Right Side Broadcasting Network
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| Name | Right Side Broadcasting Network |
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Joe Seales |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Industry | Media |
| Products | Live streaming, video production |
Right Side Broadcasting Network is an American media outlet known for live-streaming political rallies and events associated with prominent conservative figures. It gained national attention during the 2016 and 2020 United States presidential campaigns for broadcasting large-scale events featuring well-known politicians and public personalities. The network has been involved in debates about media bias, platform moderation, and the intersection of media and politics.
History
Founded in 2015 by Joe Seales, the network emerged amid shifting media landscapes shaped by platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Periscope (app), and Twitch (service). Early operations coincided with the rise of political movements and public figures like Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, and Mike Pence, whose campaign events the outlet covered. The organization expanded its reach during the 2016 United States presidential election and continued activity through the 2018 midterms and the 2020 election cycle, interacting with institutions such as the Federal Communications Commission and debates involving companies like Google LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., and Amazon (company) about content moderation. The network’s trajectory intersected with controversies tied to events like the January 6 United States Capitol attack and the 2020 post-election period, prompting scrutiny from lawmakers including members of the United States Congress and commentators across outlets such as Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and The New York Times.
Programming and Content
Programming centered on live coverage of political rallies, speeches, and conservative events featuring personalities like Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin, and Nigel Farage. The outlet also produced interviews and commentary with figures including Steve Bannon, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, and Ben Shapiro. Content formats included multi-camera live streams, prerecorded segments, and long-form interviews similar to offerings by C-SPAN, One America News Network, Breitbart News, and The Daily Wire. The network’s programming sometimes intersected with cultural and advocacy organizations such as Turning Point USA, Americans for Prosperity, CPAC, and Tea Party movement events, as well as coverage of legal proceedings involving figures like Sidney Powell and Lin Wood.
Distribution and Platforms
Distribution relied heavily on digital platforms and social media services, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Rumble (platform), Periscope (app), and Twitch (service). The outlet negotiated monetization and content policies with technology companies such as Google LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Twitter, Inc., and Amazon (company) for hosting, advertising, and livestreaming tools. It also engaged with traditional media ecosystems by supplying footage used by networks like Fox Business, Newsmax, CNBC, and Bloomberg L.P. for event coverage. Distribution partnerships and platform policies shaped reach amid actions by platform content-moderation teams, enforcement by legal entities such as the Department of Justice (United States), and scrutiny from congressional committees like the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Political Alignment and Controversies
The outlet was widely associated with conservative and pro‑Trump political positions, often amplifying messages from leaders such as Donald Trump, Michael Flynn, Roger Stone, and Matt Gaetz. It faced controversies over alleged dissemination of misinformation connected to the 2020 presidential election and public narratives around election integrity promoted by actors like Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and MyPillow (Mike Lindell). Platform enforcement actions—such as demonetization or suspension by YouTube and restrictions by Twitter, Inc.—sparked debates involving free-speech advocates and legal scholars including those at Harvard Law School, Stanford Law School, and think tanks like the Brookings Institution and the Heritage Foundation. Congressional inquiries and media analysis connected the network to broader discussions about partisanship in media ecosystems that also involve outlets such as Breitbart News, One America News Network, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
Business Structure and Funding
Organizationally, the company operated as a private media firm with revenue streams from platform monetization, advertising, viewer donations, and merchandise sales processed through services like PayPal, Patreon, Stripe, Inc., and e-commerce platforms such as Shopify. Financial reporting and nonprofit interactions drove attention from regulators and auditors, with occasional references to filings overseen by the Internal Revenue Service and state-level business registries. Funding sources included small-dollar contributions from individual supporters, sponsorships tied to conservative networks and businesses, and revenue-sharing arrangements with digital platforms including YouTube and Rumble (platform). Financial scrutiny increased after high-profile events, drawing commentary from economists and policy analysts at institutions like American Enterprise Institute, Cato Institute, and Center for American Progress.
Notable Personnel and Contributors
Key personnel included founder Joe Seales and on-air correspondents, producers, and camera operators who worked alongside conservative media figures such as Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Steve Bannon, and Donald Trump Jr.. The outlet collaborated with freelance journalists and commentators with ties to organizations like Turning Point USA, Young Americans for Liberty, and Project Veritas. Its coverage roster featured appearances by politicians and public figures including Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert, as well as interviews with media entrepreneurs associated with Breitbart News and The Daily Wire. Journalistic scrutiny and personnel statements were often cited in reporting by outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico, and The Associated Press.