We expose viral falsehoods, turn facts into content people will share, and help Democrats reach voters before disinformation takes hold.

Reality Check noun

The slap of truth that cuts through the noise, shreds the spin, and reminds everyone what is actually happening - whether Republicans like it or not.

Why Reality Check?

By exposing falsehoods and amplifying facts, we cut through the noise and remind voters of what is actually happening. We hold Republicans accountable at every turn, and we will not let voters forget who is responsible in 2026 and beyond.

What Reality Check is up against

  • Across platforms, right-leaning online shows account for roughly 82% of the total following of online shows.

  • Right-leaning online shows had at least 480.6 million total followers and subscribers, nearly five times as many as left-leaning.

  • 9 out of the 10 online shows with the largest followings across platforms were right-leaning.

Source Media Matters for America(opens in a new tab) — Analysis of 320 online shows active in 2024; audience totals collected February 3, 2025.

Joe Rogan 39.9M
Ben Shapiro 25M
Jordan Peterson 23M
Russell Brand 22.5M
Theo Von 22.3M
Charlie Kirk 18.6M
Candace Owens 15M
Dr. Phil 14.2M
Selected shows from the cited 2025 analysis. Totals combine followers and subscribers across eight major platforms and are not unique-person audience counts.

Here’s where you come in

Our Mission

  • Equip Democrats with the truth they need to counteract disinformation.

  • Fact check viral falsehoods and push back against disinformation campaigns.

  • Team up with trusted fact-checking organizations, activists, and content creators to create a powerful network to counter MAGA lies.

  • Target swing voters and crucial battleground states and districts.

  • Distribute fact-based content across digital and traditional platforms, arming voters with the truth.

  • Develop content that goes viral for all the right reasons: clearing up confusion and offering transparent, factual perspectives on the issues that matter most.

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  • Track viral falsehoods
  • Share fact-based content
  • Reach voters before the spin does

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