By: Mediaite Staff

#25 Cenk Uygur

Cenk Uygur is a pioneer in social media news. His internet news program The Young Turks has helped establish Uygur as an icon among progressives in America. With over 3.5 million YouTube subscribers, Uygur has a giant fan base. With anti-establishment sentiment still dominant in the country, his voice continues to resonate with young liberals. As more people consume their news from the internet, Uygur’s influence and presence will likely only continue to increase. (JW)

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