The Onion has begun a parody livestream of Infowars, led by Tim Heidecker, as it seeks to acquire the controversial media brand from Alex Jones, who is embroiled in legal issues. The show, airing Thursdays, aims to satirize the conspiratorial nature of Jones' content while providing a platform for comedic commentary on internet culture.
The parody comes as The Onion navigates a complex legal landscape following its initial bankruptcy auction win for Infowars, which was later challenged. The Onion plans to support Sandy Hook families through merchandise sales while continuing to develop its parody programming.