On a recent episode of the Tucker Carlson Show, Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia, discussed how users can easily find a list of blacklisted sources on the platform. Notably, Breitbart News appears on this list of outlets that are barred from being cited when editing articles that lean left.
Sanger pointed out that Wikipedia recognizes certain “fully approved sources” which include prominent outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and others. Yet, he mentioned that sites such as Breitbart, Daily Caller, Epoch Times, Fox News, and New York Post are considered blacklisted, meaning they can’t be used as sources for Wikipedia content.
“You can simply search ‘Perenary Source Wikipedia’ online, and you’ll find this information right away,” he told Carlson.
During their conversation, Carlson examined both the approved and blacklisted sources, noting that the Antidefamation League (ADL) is favored. Sanger responded that only a limited number of sources are approved, indicating a potential bias. He noted it’s challenging to find diverse Jewish perspectives on topics like the Israeli-Arab conflict through Wikipedia.
He was also taken aback by the exclusion of serious academic encyclopedias on Christianity from the platform. When Carlson inquired about the decision-makers behind this, Sanger mentioned an anonymous account referred to as “Mr. X.”
“Why isn’t this a bigger topic?” Carlson asked. Sanger admitted he’s unsure, suggesting it’s a major issue that seems to evade discussion. “It seems to embarrass the left, which might explain their silence. However, the right is definitely covering it,” he added, elaborating on how Wikipedia has used Breitbart, ranging from recognition in 2018 to recent criticisms aimed at Charlie Kirk.
Sanger expressed dismay at how Wikipedia has evolved from an impartial source of information into what he described as a tool for propaganda.
Check out the full interview below.
