"How do conservative messages mask reality?" The "sound of a cymbal monkey in action" was my first thought. Wealthy conservatives buy media - TV stations. papers, radio stations, etc., is mostly how its done. KMTR was started in 1982 by local investors (a relative was one) with the intent to broadcast their Ayn Rand version of content without any balance. Their mission failed as the license was passed around and one initial investor didn't turn out to be a sports caster after all.