Inside Alex Jones' world: Ex-Infowars staffer details experiences in new book
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A former Infowars staffer, Josh Owens, has written a new book detailing his experiences working for Alex Jones.
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Josh Owens, a former Infowars staffer, has released a new book titled "The Madness of Believing" detailing his experiences working for Alex Jones. Owens spent years under Jones, the longtime right-wing radio host and leader of the Infowars website. The book offers an insider perspective on Jones's operations and the Infowars environment. Owens is discussing his book on "The Takeout," providing further insights into his time with Jones. This publication provides a new account from someone formerly within Jones's organization.
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