Fox Declared War on Us… Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network Oct 15 By Ben Meiselas This doesn’t come as a surprise. Fox has always hated the MeidasTouch Network. Rupert Murdoch despises me and my brothers. He thought he was going to hand off the biggest news network to his son Lachlan. The Murdochs poured billions of dollars into it. Private equity poured billions of dollars into Fox. Yet, here we are—with the MeidasTouch Network, built on this Substack and our subscribers, beating Rupert Murdoch. As you know, other than the MeidasTouch Network, my favorite news entity is The Guardian, which is based in the United Kingdom. After expanding out from Australia, Rupert started building his media empire in the United Kingdom. The Murdochs are very much aware of the major stories coming out of their competition like The Guardian. Apparently, from all of my Fox sources, the profile that The Guardian did on me and the MeidasTouch Network sent Rupert and Lachlan into a spiral. They’ve told several executives privately, words to the effect of, “We are going to war with Meidas and taking down the Meiselas brothers.” I hear they have an entire digital team at Fox monitoring the work we do each day. In the past, Fox has essentially reported our hosts to the DOJ for accurately reporting on ICE. As you know from my prior reporting, Fox has also gone after several of our hosts on air. Although the Murdochs may want to make this fight about Murdoch versus Meiselas, I don’t see it that way. I see it as Murdoch versus the Meidas Mighty. I don’t have an ego in this. The MeidasTouch Network has shocked the world and is pummeling Fox in views and engagement because of this Meidas Mighty community. Whereas Fox deceives and exploits its audience, in my opinion, MeidasTouch uplifts and channels the strength of our community to get out critical messages and the truth during these uncertain times. That is why we will continue to beat Fox and the Murdochs. Rupert and Lachlan will just have to learn that their time controlling the narrative with lies is over. As The Guardian article pointed out, it’s now time for the MeidasTouch Network to lead the way. Let’s keep building this wonderful network and community together. Please subscribe today to this Substack and help the MeidasTouch Network continue to grow and beat Fox. Your subscriptions to this Substack have been a major factor in the growth of the MeidasTouch Network and in keeping the network as the most-watched digital news network. Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

 

My Response to Rupert Murdoch… Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network Oct 9 By Ben Meiselas I delivered a very simple response to Rupert Murdoch today: Hey Rupert… Fox can try and threaten us and bully us, but at the end of the day, the numbers speak for themselves. Wasn’t that always your philosophy, Rupert? It’s all about the ratings? Well, I have a different philosophy, Rupert. My philosophy is, it’s all about democracy. It’s all about our Constitution. It’s all about community. It’s all about making the world a better place. And yes, the ratings do matter. But we shouldn’t chase ratings. We should fight for the people, defend and protect the dignity of every human being, and support our democracy. But let’s talk about ratings, Rupert, shall we? The latest charts are in from Podscribe for audio podcasts and Playboard for YouTube video views and engagement. The latest Podscribe data shows that not only is the MeidasTouch Podcast the most downloaded audio podcast in America, but the MeidasTouch Network is the most listened-to audio network for all of its shows—exceeding Spotify, SiriusXM, iHeart, and all other audio networks, including yours, Rupert. How about video, Rupert? Well, MeidasTouch has been beating Fox every single day in digital video views under Playboard’s independent data metrics. The data speaks for itself, Rupert. I know you see the future as Murdoch versus Meiselas, but that framing is wrong. It’s Murdoch versus the Meidas Mighty. Our strength is that our network is a community. The community is why MeidasTouch Network beats Fox. We come together on this Substack and other platforms, and we fight for our democracy and for principles and values that mean something more than ratings, Rupert. But if we beat you in the ratings—well, we’ll take that also! And thanks to our Substack subscribers here for helping us beat Fox and send this message to Rupert Murdoch. They may want us destroyed. They may want us eliminated. But together, we will keep on pushing forward. If you aren’t yet a subscriber, please subscribe today to this Substack if you can. Things are heating up for sure, and we need you more than ever. This Substack has been the game-changer in our growth, and it’s helping to power this network. Thanks for subscribing to the MeidasTouch Substack. Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Murdoch Clearly Gave the Order Against Us… MeidasTouch Network and Ben Meiselas Sep 5 By Ben Meiselas I welcome the fight. Murdoch vs. Meiselas. MAGA vs. Meidas Mighty. It’s a badge of honor that Rupert Murdoch and his family are terrified of me and my brothers. Yesterday, Fox once again attacked the MeidasTouch Network. They are accusing us of saying that Trump was not shot in the face with an AR-15–style rifle in Butler. All we have said is that Trump should release his medical records, and that AR-15 bullets to the face don’t leave tiny scratches. But what do I know? It seems that Fox’s coverage is devoted to attacking Governor Newsom and Meidas while covering up the Epstein files. It’s been day after day of relentless attacks against us this week. I understand that the orders are coming directly from Rupert to go after us. There is so much more they are planning on doing to attack us. Murdoch is apparently obsessed that his “Murdoch family” is being surpassed by “the Meiselas brothers,” which now gets more views on Meidas than Fox and which has grown in subscribers on this Substack. All the usual tricks and brainwashing tactics used by Fox are becoming less effective, as MeidasTouch has led a wave of independent news outlets that now reach far more people. On my various shows and videos yesterday, you might recall I said that I actually feel good about this week. I feel like the resistance and MeidasTouch came out swinging after the summer. I don’t think Trump and MAGA were prepared for the strength we were all ready to bring to the fight. I feel we all have a ton of momentum right now to push back against anything Trump tries to do to our country. Rupert Murdoch is increasingly nervous about his legacy and ultimately what he will pass on to his family. He assumed his biggest competition would be traditional news media. He was wrong. It’s coming from independent media, and Meidas is leading the way across independent news and cable news. I hope we’ve made you proud this week, being a part of this movement as we’ve spent each waking moment doing our best to fight for you with everything we’ve covered. I feel we made good progress this week as a resistance and as a news network. Thank you for subscribing to this Substack and making this all possible. Please subscribe now if you aren’t yet a subscriber, if you want to support the work we’ve been doing and so we can keep leading Fox and all cable news. Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

COMMENTS: 

Thank You Ben, Brett, and Jordy for the creation of the Meidas Mighty. I saw the first episode of MeidasCanada with Charlie Angus. Also the episode with you and Charlie Angus. Thanks to Mr. Angus, I now know where the word BOYCOTT came from. The Meidas Mighty are promoting the resistance against fascism all around the world.

The one line in the Bible that always seems closer than ever “THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH”. I believe that has arrived in our United States government. Trump and his cabinet secretaries are the most unqualified and inept people ever since the founding of our country. The leaders of all the other countries in the world are all laughing at Trump’s America. We are losing our democracy.

America used to be the envy of the world. This is a culmination of condoning bad behavior and corruption. This is the most inept government in the history of our country. Without discipline our country will collapse. The American people used to be proud of our leaders because they had the people’s best interests first and foremost. Trump was elected president by the people to be president for all Americans. We know how that is working out.

The world has come to a fork in the road. Will we remain on the present path to our own demise, or will we take our freedoms and liberties back from this fascist takeover.

The fight, persistence, perseverance, and might MTN has is incredible and divine …. Please don’t ever stop or give in to the pressure to cave and bend the knee💙💙💙💙💙💙🥹

Murdoch and the rest of the corporate media are scared of independent journalists like Meidas. CBS is spending 200 million to acquire Bari Weiss and will control what they report. After CBS News caved to the regime how can anyone trust what is being put out ?!

Those who are not beholden to corporate overlords and the political elite and bring receipts are who the people are trusting more and more each day.

I wonder how many people reading or watching Meidas posts are still also consuming the NFL on CBS (or Fox, ABC or NBC).

Its time to hit them where it hurts. Corporate media has sold out America. So quit putting money in their pockets. BOYCOTT their programming. The bottom line is the only thing that matters to them.

It's true that while David Ellison will serve as the Chairman and CEO of the new Paramount Skydance, Larry Ellison, through his family business entities collectively known as Pinnacle Media, holds the controlling stake in National Amusements Inc., the entity that controls Paramount Global. This effectively makes Larry Ellison the majority shareholder of the company.

Additionally, Oracle, the company founded by Larry Ellison, is reportedly in discussions with Skydance Media for a significant cloud software deal, indicating a potential business relationship between the two entities beyond the ownership structure. Oracle's CEO, Safra Catz, is also a member of the newly formed Paramount Skydance board of directors.

I'm hoping that the son is not the same as the father and that CBS can improve its value by adding voices like Meidas once Paramount takes over. According to Nielson, it doesn't have a single top ranked program. ABC dominates. https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/cbs-2024-25-tv-season-ratings-updated/

On social media, Meidas is cleaning Fox's clock. That means the future value may be bigger, especially in stock value. The cost to produce a talk show should cost a fraction of what they've been paying Colbert, which was a losing proposition.

Note that David and his wife donated a $million to the Biden campaign last year. David was "talent" before he became a manager. His wife is Sandra Lynn. https://www.youtube.com/sandralynnmusic

Note that she is still "talent."

It was only a matter of time before Bari Weiss caved to the almighty $. They’ll need to change the name of their org to “The Constrained Press”, “The Muzzled Press” or who knows what.

I once liked Bari Weiss and the Free Press. I no longer trust it.

Thank you for your continued resistance and reporting the TRUTH and what is real !!

Keep up the amazing work of journalism and truth .❤️❤️

Read this and cry harder, Rupert, MAGA, et al. DONALD TRUMP WAS NOT SHOT IN THE FACE. OR ANYWHERE ELSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

I am an old ER nurse Donald quack whack wasn't shot by a high powered rifle - it was all staged thats why there was little follow up no medical records and his ear is still intact not even a small chunk of skin was removed! What a terrible joke what a fragile ego he has

Can you believe Trump is begging his supporters to send him 15dollars to ensure he goes to heaven. What a grifter. I would gladly send him 100hundreds dollars to dispatch him to HELL!

I finally realize the affinity Murdock has for Trump. Like Trump, Murdock has made his fortune through an absolute disregard for the truth. And like Trump, when facing any challenge, Murdock resorts to more lies.

As a child during the 60s&young adult when Reagan was shot, Trump’s “gun shot” was an anomaly.

We are used to hearing from the doctor who treated the victim. One would think the noise&percussion alone would have warranted a night in the hospital. We heard from law enforcement&press constantly.

In light of this country’s experience with politically motivated shootings,& the oddities of Trump’s own behavior, I think you should go on asking questions.

Murdock is almost dead and so is Trump. It is a party 🎈 time in the USA

“Newly unredacted filings in the $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit brought by voting technology company Smartmatic against Fox News have revealed private messages sent by Fox personalities and executives in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election.

The communications, disclosed through court filings, shed light on how some of the network's most prominent figures discussed the fraud claims they later covered on air.”

https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-hosts-private-texts-revealed-lawsuit-bombshells-2116299

News network Newsmax files antitrust suit vs. Fox News

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/03/news-network-newsmax-antitrust-lawsuit-fox-news-00543044

Was he on Epstein’s island? Why else would anyone try to protect a child rapist?

Ya’ll need to be safe. We have seen & lived through this insanity (so far) and hatred of the president & his cult. We the people are fortunate to have a community that are not easily distracted and ARE dedicated to supporting our Constitution, Democracy and our values. Thank You for truth!

Bring it on!!! They are going through the archives to find dirt and coming up with dust. If we did that with Fox we would be listing pages and pages of lies. Not sure why anyone watches that garbage.

They’re hooked on it like a drug. Propaganda media should either be forbidden or riddled with disclaimers, like it used to be on social media. It’s absolutely awful to watch people I know be sucked into the mental black hole of FOX propaganda. It’s like watching someone you thought you knew turn into a zombie. Go Meidas!

It's always a great day and a proud day when trump gets a beat down😊Mr rotten hands days are numbered.Stay strong and believe in the cause of freedom" is a powerful expression of encouragement and resilience. It has been used throughout history in various contexts, from political and social movements to personal struggles, to inspire perseverance and faith in a just cause. 🐺🐺👩‍🦽🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🤩

You all should be very proud in your fight to resurrect American democracy against bad bad bad bad bad ass hats…. People that care about their pockets and power…at the expense of Americans - beginning with their MAGA MENSA worshippers. Thank you for all you do to bring light to the matter, just like Newsom and others.

I’ve said it before: If Murdoch is taking verbal shots at you; say thank you for the free advertising! Not his intention, but you’ll always know when you hit him where it hurts. I wonder how many FOXies have been asking him about Midas coverage, and why FOX didn’t have that!?

Stay safe please. And thank you. We love you.

And you also have one other thing going for you: you’re on the side of enlightenment; the Murdoch oligarchs are on the Dark side…yet, I believe there’s a “French curse” that goes thusly: May you have a client who’s in the right!

Congratulations on the growth in your supporters. The Australian content is very much appreciated too

Mammals can’t regrow ears. They grow scar tissue to close any gap. There is none of that in or around his ear.

I’m patiently waiting for the next “ attempt “ to try and garner sympathy Or to promote his fund raising grift around ‘ my days are apparently numbered because of lunatic liberals. I need to get to heaven, send $ now’.

Or just maybe the next ‘attempt’ will be a deliberate one, not approved by Trump, that won’t miss and is used to usher in Vance and garner support for him from a shell shocked base he wouldn’t otherwise have support from…