1
NameJames O’Brien
Known forRadio talk show (LBC)
Main social platformX/YouTube
Followers1.2m (X), 717K (YT)
2
NameRobert Peston
Known forNews and comment (ITV)
Main social platformX
Followers1.3m (X)
3
NameJoe Rogan
Known forPodcaster/conservative chat
Main social platformSpotify/YouTube
Followers15m (YT)
4
NamePiers Morgan
Known forOutspoken talk show
Main social platformX/YouTube
Followers8.7m (X), 2.45m (YT)
5
NameOwen Jones
Known forLeft leaning commentator
Main social platformX/YouTube
Followers1.1m (X), 500K (YT)
6
NameMartin Lewis
Known forPersonal finance expert
Main social platformX/Facebook/TikTok
Followers2.7m (X), 845K TikTok
7
NameRussell Brand
Known forMonologues, libertarian
Main social platformYouTube/Rumble
Followers6.75m (YT)
8
NameNeil Oliver
Known forMonologues, TV host
Main social platformX/YouTube
Followers400K (X), 235K (YT)
9
NameNigel Farage
Known forBroadcaster/politician
Main social platformX/Facebook
Followers1.8m (X), 1.2m (FB)
10
NameDavid Ornstein
Known forSports transfer talk
Main social platformX
Followers2.7m (X)
Table with 5 columns and 10 rows.
1James O’BrienRadio talk show (LBC)X/YouTube1.2m (X), 717K (YT)
2Robert PestonNews and comment (ITV)X1.3m (X)
3Joe Rogan Podcaster/conservative chatSpotify/YouTube15m (YT)
4Piers MorganOutspoken talk showX/YouTube8.7m (X), 2.45m (YT)
5Owen JonesLeft leaning commentatorX/YouTube1.1m (X), 500K (YT)
6Martin LewisPersonal finance expertX/Facebook/TikTok2.7m (X), 845K TikTok
7Russell BrandMonologues, libertarianYouTube/Rumble6.75m (YT)
8Neil OliverMonologues, TV hostX/YouTube400K (X), 235K (YT)
9Nigel FarageBroadcaster/politicianX/Facebook1.8m (X), 1.2m (FB)
10David OrnsteinSports transfer talk X2.7m (X)
Q12_Social_sources_2024_Mainstream/alternative. You said that you pay attention to mainstream/alternative news outlets or journalists for news on social media. Can you name any of the accounts you follow or pay attention to? Please name up to three. Base: Randomly selected news users on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok = 362. Note: Lists based on 943 mentions (537 mainstream, 405 alternative).