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Cool interview with Onion editor Chad Nackers

Latest comment: 11 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

From Reuters: “The Onion’s Chad Nackers on the enduring power of satire: The editor-in-chief of the parody site discusses the success of its print edition and why they won’t touch AI.” https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/onions-chad-nackers-enduring-power-satire-2025-09-11/

Just thought I’d share. --01:59, 20 October 2025 (UTC) Giacomo1968 (talk) 01:59, 20 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Court issues stay in The Onion's attempt to take over InfoWars

Latest comment: 5 months ago2 comments1 person in discussion

Court issues stay in The Onion's attempt to take over InfoWars --KVUE-TV Austin
The Onion’s Plan to Take Over Infowars Is Once Again in Jeopardy: An emergency court ruling hands a victory to Alex Jones—at least for now. --Mother Jones
The Onion’s Bid to Take Over Infowars Paused by Texas Court --Bloomburg Law

--Guy Macon (talk) 17:49, 30 April 2026 (UTC)Reply

Infowars Site Goes Offline Amid The Onion’s Legal Battle to Secure Control of Right-Wing Outlet --Variety

--Guy Macon (talk) 15:16, 1 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

"Jackie Harvey" listed at Redirects for discussion

Latest comment: 2 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The redirect Jackie Harvey has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 August 3 § Not real, unmentioned onion reporters until a consensus is reached. Casablanca 🪨^(T) 20:28, 3 August 2026 (UTC)Reply

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Cool interview with Onion editor Chad Nackers

Court issues stay in The Onion's attempt to take over InfoWars

"Jackie Harvey" listed at Redirects for discussion