The Right's Media Problem—And How to Fix It

The Right's Media Problem—And How to Fix It

June 18, 2026 · 8 min

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Matthew Peterson discusses the Right's media challenges and strategies for gaining mainstream legitimacy.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com The Left has controlled America's media institutions for decades, setting the political narrative and driving policy behind the scenes. How can the Right fight back? Claremont Washington Fellow Matthew Peterson argues that conservatives must shed the underdog mindset and compete for mainstream legitimacy. Plus: How marketing is the key to the Right's counter-revolution, which Peterson outlines in "Marketing is the Message," part of his Exit Memos series on Substack.

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