Irving frequently commented on media coverage and the press, expressing both skepticism and frustration with their reporting and biases. His entries reveal a complex relationship with various news sources, ranging from concerns about accuracy to accusations of manipulation and propaganda. This topic highlights Irving's distrust of mainstream media and his search for alternative perspectives.
Irving's diaries and emails demonstrate a consistent preoccupation with how events were portrayed in the press, particularly concerning historical narratives and contemporary political situations. He often questioned the motives and accuracy of journalists, and sometimes expressed resentment towards negative or critical coverage. He also explored the influence of media ownership and political agendas on reporting.
* 2021: Irving criticized press coverage of a woman described as "Hitler’s Honey" and "Hitler’s Trollop," noting the "vengeance" with which the press attacked her. He also questioned the accepted story of Hitler's end, referencing conversations with Otto Günsche and Trevor-Roper. Hitler's End * 2021: Irving observed media coverage of the January 6th Capitol riot, noting the contrast between the Senate proceedings and the actions of Trump supporters. He expressed concern about the lack of opposition from Capitol police. * 2021: Irving received an email praising his work and suggesting contact with Sven Longshanks at Radio Albion. He questioned whether Al Jazeera was headquartered in Gaza. Radio Albion * 2022: Irving cautioned against trusting BBC and other Western news sources regarding the situation in Ukraine, citing "fake TV shots" and staged events. He also noted the absence of "Negro broadcasters" from news coverage. 2023-2024: Irving discussed the rise in viewership of Fox News among Jewish populations in major US cities following the October 7th Hamas attack. He also mentioned a New York Times* article by Roger Cohen that he felt treated the tragedy unfairly. October 7 Hamas Attack * 2023-2024: Irving shared a film, "Edward Bernays: the Public isthe Enemy," which critiques the use of propaganda and highlights Edward Bernays' view of the public as "the enemy." * 2019: Irving noted that people were constantly checking their iPhones and referenced Israel’s use of NSO group technology to access cellphones. * 2023-2024: Irving expressed concern about the graphic images on social media related to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the unease it caused, particularly among Democrats. 2023-2024: Irving questioned the accuracy of The Times of Israel as a source of information, suggesting a subscription to The Times of Israel Community* for reliable coverage.
Early entries (2021) focus on historical narratives and personal attacks in the press. Later entries (2022-2024) increasingly address contemporary political events, particularly the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, with a heightened skepticism towards mainstream media and a search for alternative sources. The recurring theme of media manipulation and propaganda becomes more pronounced over time.
Edward Bernays Radio Albion October 7 Hamas Attack Hitler's End