Controversial Facts About Alex Jones! Quiz

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    Why did Alex Jones put Sesame Street on blast in 2017 after they introduced a new character, Julia, to the show?

    • The character had autism, a disorder Jones claimed to be caused by vaccines
    • The character was trans
    • The character was homophobic
    • The character was atheist
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Once dubbed “America’s leading conspiracy theorist” by New York Magazine, American radio show host Alex Jones has never been one to shy away from a political debate, whether it’s to discuss what happened during the moon landing or to suggest who exactly was responsible for the attack on September 11th, 2001. What do you know about Alex Jones’ many controversies? Let’s find out!

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    Why was Alex Jones fired from KJFK-FM in 1999?

    • Refusing to broaden his topics and views

    • Disrespecting advertisers on the air

    • Not showing up for work without any notice

    • Belittling an audience member during a call

    Correct Answer
    A. Refusing to broaden his topics and views
    Explanation
    Alex Jones was fired from KJFK-FM in 1999 because he refused to broaden his topics and views. This means that he did not want to discuss or explore different subjects or perspectives on his show. This narrow-mindedness and unwillingness to expand his content likely clashed with the station's goals and audience preferences, leading to his dismissal.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these was Alex Jones not accused of by two former employees in 2018?

    • Racism

    • Antisemitism

    • Homophobia

    • Sexual Harassment

    Correct Answer
    A. Homophobia
    Explanation
    In 2018, two former employees accused Alex Jones of racism, antisemitism, and sexual harassment. However, there were no accusations of homophobia made against him by these employees.

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  • 4. 

    Which event prompted Alex Jones to produce the film 'America Destroyed by Design'?

    • Oklahoma City bombing

    • 9/11

    • Boston Marathon bombing

    • Sandy Hook

    Correct Answer
    A. Oklahoma City bombing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Oklahoma City bombing. This event prompted Alex Jones to produce the film 'America Destroyed by Design'.

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  • 5. 

    Who did Alex Jones and Roger Stone plot to remove from his Senate seat in 2016?

    • Ted Cruz

    • Kevin Cramer

    • Ron Johnson

    • Mike Enzi

    Correct Answer
    A. Ted Cruz
    Explanation
    Alex Jones and Roger Stone plotted to remove Ted Cruz from his Senate seat in 2016.

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    At which Canadian airport was Alex Jones stopped and detained in 2006?

    • Vancouver International

    • Calgary International

    • Ottawa International

    • Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International

    Correct Answer
    A. Ottawa International
    Explanation
    In 2006, Alex Jones was stopped and detained at Ottawa International Airport in Canada.

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  • 7. 

    Alex Jones gave an hour-long speech to 2000 people at the Bilderberg conference in which English town in 2013?

    • Chilton

    • Ipswich

    • Kettering

    • Watford

    Correct Answer
    A. Watford
    Explanation
    In 2013, Alex Jones gave an hour-long speech to 2000 people at the Bilderberg conference. The conference took place in the English town of Watford.

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    Why did many carriers drop 'The Alex Jones Show' in the early '00s?

    • Blaming the US Government on the Oklahoma City Bombing

    • Claiming that the Moon Landing was a hoax

    • Suggesting that the Bush Administration was responsible for 9/11

    • Playing "Devil's Advocate" with regards to the Holocaust

    Correct Answer
    A. Suggesting that the Bush Administration was responsible for 9/11
    Explanation
    Many carriers dropped 'The Alex Jones Show' in the early '00s because Alex Jones suggested that the Bush Administration was responsible for 9/11. This claim was highly controversial and widely criticized. It went against the mainstream narrative and was seen as spreading conspiracy theories. The carriers likely dropped the show to distance themselves from this controversial content and to avoid any potential backlash or negative publicity.

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    What crime was Alex Jones arrested for and charged with in 2007?

    • Driving under the influence of alcohol

    • Operating a megaphone without a permit

    • Assaulting a police officer

    • Embezzlement

    Correct Answer
    A. Operating a megaphone without a permit
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    What website did Alex Jones launch in 2017 to combat fake news?

    • BrakingNews

    • FakeFighting

    • TorrentAffairs

    • NewsWars

    Correct Answer
    A. NewsWars
    Explanation
    In 2017, Alex Jones launched NewsWars as a website to combat fake news. The name itself suggests that the platform aims to wage a war against the dissemination of false information. By creating NewsWars, Alex Jones intended to provide a platform where accurate and reliable news could be shared, countering the prevalence of fake news in the media landscape.

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