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- Overall, we rate Sovren Media as right-biased and questionable based on the promotion of conspiracy theories and pseudoscience, as well as a lack of transparency, the use of poor sources, and numerous failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Propaganda, Conspiracy, Pseudoscience, Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency, Failed Fact Checks
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Sovren Media (previously known as ISE Media) is a video streaming and social media platform founded by Ben Swann in 2021. The platform claims to be “uncensored, blockchain-based, decentralized news and entertainment.” However, Sovren Media has come under scrutiny for hosting conspiracy-related content, including COVID-19 and monkeypox conspiracies. According to Axios, Swann’s credibility has faced scrutiny due to his association with conspiracy theories like Pizzagate and Kremlin propaganda involvement. The Dayton Daily News has also reported on Swann’s involvement in alt-right-related reports. It’s worth mentioning that Swann also owns “Truth in Media.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Ben Swann is the founder of Sovren Media. The details regarding Sovren Media’s funding and ownership are not fully transparent. Given his foundational role in establishing ISE Media, it is inferred that Ben Swann plays a pivotal role in Sovren Media’s operations. Sovren generates revenue through tipping, pay-per-view, subscriptions, NFTs, ad sharing, and sponsorships, focusing on creator earnings and Big Tech independence.
Analysis / Bias
Sovren Media, a platform known for its alternative media content, often presents perspectives that diverge significantly from mainstream narratives. For example, in the video “The COVID Awakening: When Doctors Started Asking Questions,” Sovren Media exhibits a strong bias towards alternative health narratives and skepticism of mainstream science, particularly on COVID-19 vaccines. It focuses on distrust of “big science” and “big Pharma,” discussing adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines and promoting treatments like Ivermectin, which lacks mainstream medical endorsement.
Another Sovren video, “Fed Lays Groundwork for ‘Digital Dollar’ That Would Give Gov’t Unprecedented Control’ suggests government overreach with a digital dollar, aligning with conspiracy theories. It suggests a scenario where the government could directly intervene in personal finances, a recurring notion in anti-government conspiracy theories. These theories often center around fears of excessive governmental control and the erosion of individual liberties. While concerns about privacy and governmental power in the digital age are valid, framing these concerns in a way that implies nefarious intentions without substantial evidence can veer into conspiracy theory territory. Sovren Media’s content often challenges established scientific and political narratives, appealing to audiences interested in alternative views and risking misinformation.
In general, Sovren Media, influenced by Ben Swann, positions itself as a platform for alternative perspectives, often challenging mainstream scientific and political consensus. Its focus on conspiracy theories and alternative health narratives provides a niche for audiences seeking such content but requires careful consideration and fact-checking by consumers, given the sensitive and often controversial nature of the topics covered.
Failed Fact Checks
- Indigenous elder being forced into a van by law enforcement for violating Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination policies. – False
- Study May Prove This Is a Pandemic of the VACCINATED. – False
- A German doctor discovered the COVID-19 vaccines include graphene oxide or graphene hydroxide, and the full list of ingredients is secret because of the emergency use authorization. – False
- Ben Swann routinely makes false claims and publishes misinformation.
Overall, we rate Sovren Media as right-biased and questionable based on the promotion of conspiracy theories and pseudoscience, as well as a lack of transparency, the use of poor sources, and numerous failed fact checks. (M. Huitsing 01/23/2024)
Source: https://sovren.media
Last Updated on January 23, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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