# Media Missing/Removed- Newsmax

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793>\
**Category:** Online Media Sources\
**Tags:** news\
**Created:** [March 1, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793 "2021-03-01T00:27:27Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 17\
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**Author:** ![daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/daveburkers2_gmail_com)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/1 "2021-03-01T00:27:27Z")

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Where has Newsmax gone? I hope it was not removed, as I chose a Plex based NAS media platform because Plex had Newsmax as well as other news media that leans to both sides of the isle, and did not seem to be censoring content availability based on politics. I hope I’m wrong, otherwise I’ll be turning to platforms that allow me freedon to choose my own news and make educated decisions

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**Author:** ![Wormuth\_Family](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/71e660/32.png) [@Wormuth\_Family](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wormuth_Family)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/2 "2021-03-01T00:41:08Z")

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I never use the news functions in anything like this just because of this reason. It all leans one way, and we know which way that is. I just enabled news as a source and looked at the available channels. There is no Newsmax there. Having not used it before, I wasn’t aware it was an option.

It’s not there right now though…

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**Author:** ![daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/daveburkers2_gmail_com)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/3 "2021-03-01T00:46:52Z")

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Thanks for checking. I guess it was removed. It was there up until a couple of days ago(unsure exact). I guess Plex was just behind and the curve, and has now drawn a line and chosen censorship.

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**Author:** ![Wormuth\_Family](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/71e660/32.png) [@Wormuth\_Family](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wormuth_Family)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/4 "2021-03-01T00:55:08Z")

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No problem…

If it’s any consolation… using Plex keeps us from going to the movies and supporting those who don’t like Newsmax. LOL

I was looking into Jellyfin.  
[https://jellyfin.org](https://jellyfin.org)

When time permits, I think I’m going to build a trial server for that. Plex doesn’t need my money if they’re picking a side. I pay them to manage the media, not the message.

Have a great day.

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**Author:** ![plexmei](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/plexmei/32/255262_2.png) [@plexmei](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexmei)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/5 "2021-03-01T16:39:32Z")

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For me it is still on there and i hope it stays that way

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**Author:** ![Wormuth\_Family](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/71e660/32.png) [@Wormuth\_Family](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wormuth_Family)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/6 "2021-03-01T20:23:29Z")

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Could it be Plex is only blocking new subscriptions to Newsmax?

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**Author:** ![Wormuth\_Family](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/71e660/32.png) [@Wormuth\_Family](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wormuth_Family)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/7 "2021-03-01T20:27:01Z")

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![Newsmax](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/7/d/7d2f0bd5dc41b262fe584a268f22273476977507.png)

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**Author:** ![plexmei](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/plexmei/32/255262_2.png) [@plexmei](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexmei)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/8 "2021-03-01T21:10:28Z")

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just made this screenshot.

![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/d/b/dbfa1020a27e646c5099510ed46b761f4692fdef.png)

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**Author:** ![daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/daveburkers2_gmail_com)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/10 "2021-03-01T22:25:27Z")

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If it comes back on mine I’ll update

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**Author:** ![IFireflyl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ifireflyl/32/277901_2.png) [@IFireflyl](https://forums.plex.tv/u/IFireflyl)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/11 "2021-03-01T22:39:35Z")

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I’m in the U.S. and I have Newsmax TV as an option still. What player are you using? I’m wondering if it isn’t a player-specific issue.

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**Author:** ![pandas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/pandas/32/191216_2.png) [@pandas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pandas)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/12 "2021-03-01T23:07:55Z")

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It’s extremely unfortunate but certain individuals have been advocating eliminating certain content providers, like Newsmax, based on politics:

> [@Why does Plex provide a disinformation channel like Newsmax?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-provide-a-disinformation-channel-like-newsmax/675861):
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> I know this forum is mostly used for technical issues, but given the attack on America’s Capitol building, it’s worth examining the sources of disinformation that deluded these people into attacking our house of governance. Newsmax is without question pure propaganda. If that is not an accepted fact I am happy to engage in that discussion, but their lies are widely documented. The question then is why is Plex taking part in helping in the spread of their disinformation? I urge the decision m…

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**Author:** ![Dalmus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a87d85/32.png) [@Dalmus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dalmus)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/13 "2021-03-02T06:04:41Z")

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It’s not listed under “News” where the other propaganda feeds are. But it IS in the Live TV stream.

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**Author:** ![Volts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a5b964/32.png) [@Volts](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Volts)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/14 "2021-03-02T06:44:34Z")

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I’m in the US and Newsmax appears as a Free Live TV channel. I see 132 channels total. The count is listed in Plex Web. Do others see fewer?

It’s working in Plex Web and Plex.app and the iPhone, Apple TV, and Roku apps. I haven’t checked others.

Mine are old accounts. I haven’t checked a newly created account.

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> I chose a Plex based NAS media platform because Plex had Newsmax

Neither a NAS or Plex Media Server are required for access to the Plex Free Live TV content.

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> I was looking into Jellyfin.

Does Jellyfin now provide Free Live TV content?

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> I pay them to manage the media, not the message.

Plex’s Free Live TV is also available to users who don’t pay.

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> It’s not listed under “News” where the other propaganda feeds are.

I don’t see channel categories in the apps I checked. Here’s what it’s next to in Plex Web:

![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/f/b/fbeff726fe444c4fecb5884ea8e4e35d6df757d6.jpeg)

It’s still listed on [NewsmaxTV.com](https://www.newsmaxtv.com/) as being available on Plex. Other apps and services are listed too.

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**Author:** ![dajoey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@dajoey](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dajoey)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/15 "2021-03-04T16:36:37Z")

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“It’s extremely unfortunate but certain individuals have been advocating eliminating certain content providers, like Newsmax, based on politics”

“Based on politics.” LOL. No babe. It’s based on a “news” channel that was/is promoting outright lies and propaganda in order to try to overthrow the goverment. There’s a huge difference.

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**Author:** ![pandas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/pandas/32/191216_2.png) [@pandas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pandas)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/16 "2021-03-04T16:54:18Z")

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Endlessly repeating the free speech vs censorship argument will not be of service to members of this forum and I will not be drawn into it.

**What I said was a simple statement of fact**. There is no contending it. People need to be aware of it.

Specifically: there is a faction of Plex users trying to promote content based censorship. That’s a fact. Plex users need to be aware of that for many good reasons so they can decide for themselves what that may mean for them and their own choices regarding the Plex product line.

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**Author:** ![daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@daveburkers2\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/daveburkers2_gmail_com)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/17 "2021-03-04T17:45:40Z")

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Update; It’s possible that it may have been me looking in the wrong place, as others have mentioned above, it is still in the live tv. My bad, I may have been assuming I found it in news, rather than live

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-missing-removed-newsmax/695793/18 "2021-06-02T17:46:37Z")

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