Alex Jones Of Infowars
Let's talk about Alex Jones for a bit.
1. Alex constantly rants about money.
2. Alex constantly brags about his influence.
3. Alex is basically the radio equivalent of a bullshit promoter for the WWF.
4. Alex is occasionally funny. :)
.Alex's primary strength is his fleeting wit combined with his ability to bullshit supporters into sending him money. I fully realize that Infowars' expenses are massive and Infowars deserves to be supported even if for someone like David Knight exclusively. Alex, the promoter, is needed to generate revenue. Years ago, I recommended that Infowars switch to DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) for shortware broadcasts. Genesis Communications Network currently acts as the intermediary for Infowars on shortwave via WWCR. Infowars' costs could be significantly reduced if Alex would concentrate on using digital shortware for broadcasting and minimzing use of AM, FM, satellite, TV, SpyNet, and the SpyPhone. Traditional AM and FM stations should be limited to large markets exceeding a million people. Digital shortwave is the most flexible means of reaching the most people for the least amount of money. Digital shortwave circumvents informational gatekeepers such as Facebook. True, Alex Jones, would have to build much of the needed infrastructure to effectively deploy DRM on shortwave, but the overall cost would be much, much cheaper with time. People would buy DRM receivers such as Gospell's GR-216 to listen to Infowars. Infowars could even contract with Gospell to carry an 110V version of the GR-216 in its on-line store.
WBCQ is building a new 500 kW shortwave transmitting station in Monticello, ME with DRM capability. Maybe, Infowars should investigate the possibility of broadcasting some of their content from this new facility in DRM instead of wasting huge sums of money on needless AM, FM, satellite, TV, and social networks with their gatekeepers. Whew, then listeners could breathe a sigh of relief not having to hear Alex beg for money every 5 minutes. Frank was right, Alex. ;)