The Young Turks, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 2002 and employs approximately 40 individuals. Functioning as a media production entity, the company operates as a multi-platform online content creator, generating over 500 million views monthly. Its 24/7 programming is accessible on platforms such as YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Xumo, Twitch, Comcast Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex, Samsung TV Plus, and TCL. Additionally, its content is available as a podcast on the Acast app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Amazon Music.
On June 1, 2026, American political commentator and The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur reported he was denied entry to the United Kingdom, preventing his participation in two public appearances. Uygur claimed the decision was linked to his outspoken criticism of Israel. Previously, on April 16, 2026, The Young Turks host Ana Kasparian criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on an episode, calling her actions related to Israel a "devastating level of weakness" after a public exchange on social media. Earlier, on December 22, 2025, The Young Turks marked its 20th anniversary as YouTube’s first partner channel, with a spokesperson stating the belief that "news could be more democratic more accessible and more honest."
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