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Upstart right-wing network takes over channel vacated by Newsmax in DirecTV lineup
DirecTV has cut ties with the conservative Newsmax but added another right-wing upstart network to its lineup.
The First, a fledgling news network whose hosts include disgraced Fox News broadcaster Bill O'Reilly and former NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch, took over the same channel slot vacated this week by Newsmax, reported The Daily Beast.
“DIRECTV values different viewpoints and perspectives and will always work to preserve expansive choice among a wide variety of entertainment and information services to appeal to the unique tastes and interests of our diverse customer base,” said Rob Thun, the chief content officer for DirecTV. “As we’ve successfully done with other emerging channels, we look forward to helping The First continue to expand its audience reach, while constantly ensuring that our customers receive a strong value.”
The cable provider announced a multi-year deal with The First, which launched in 2019 as a digital network available on over-the-top platforms, that will be offered free to DirecTV subscribers and stream on its website and other services, which The Daily Beast reported appears to be similar to a deal Newsmax rejected earlier this month.
https://www.rawstory.com/newsmax-directv-2659315079/
The First, a fledgling news network whose hosts include disgraced Fox News broadcaster Bill O'Reilly and former NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch, took over the same channel slot vacated this week by Newsmax, reported The Daily Beast.
“DIRECTV values different viewpoints and perspectives and will always work to preserve expansive choice among a wide variety of entertainment and information services to appeal to the unique tastes and interests of our diverse customer base,” said Rob Thun, the chief content officer for DirecTV. “As we’ve successfully done with other emerging channels, we look forward to helping The First continue to expand its audience reach, while constantly ensuring that our customers receive a strong value.”
The cable provider announced a multi-year deal with The First, which launched in 2019 as a digital network available on over-the-top platforms, that will be offered free to DirecTV subscribers and stream on its website and other services, which The Daily Beast reported appears to be similar to a deal Newsmax rejected earlier this month.
https://www.rawstory.com/newsmax-directv-2659315079/
Don't dance on Newsmax's grave just yet... they're getting replaced with more right wing garbage.
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It's just the same bag of bullshit with a different name. 
They're currently winning the propaganda wars and that needs to end now, or things will get progressively worse. Murdoch's reign of terror needs to end. 