The Roots of Conservative Media: Nicole Hemmer
Conservative media activism
Beginning with the America First Movement, conservative political activists also became conservative media figures. In addition to writing conservative books and hosting radio or television programs, these activists also created civic organizations and worked on political campaigns from Eisenhower to Goldwater and Reagan. Media is an important part of their political activism, and not a separate, objective endeavor.
Politics of Ideas
Conservatives believe political change starts with ideas. They build political power through spreading and popularizing their ideas…
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