High Plains Pundit is making a strategic shift in its social media approach, announcing the closure of its smaller Facebook pages in order to concentrate efforts on its primary Facebook audience and expand its presence across X, Instagram, and TikTok.
The decision reflects a broader commitment to growth, efficiency, and staying connected with readers where conversations are happening most actively.
For years, High Plains Pundit has maintained multiple Facebook pages to reach different segments of its audience. However, managing duplicate platforms often means dividing engagement, splitting conversations, and stretching resources thin. By consolidating into one central Facebook page, High Plains Pundit aims to create a stronger, more focused community hub where followers can easily access the latest updates, commentary, podcasts, and blog posts without confusion.
“Our mission has always been clarity,” said founder Dan Butcher. “It makes sense that our digital strategy should reflect that same clarity.”
Founded in 2009 by Butcher, High Plains Pundit was built on a simple but powerful premise: to provide an honest view of what too many outlets are unwilling to say out loud. For more than a decade, it has delivered provocative and thoughtful perspectives designed not to tell readers what to think, but to help them understand what’s really happening—and why it matters.
Unlike many media outlets, High Plains Pundit is not backed by corporations, politicians, or government grants. It does not accept state or federal funding. Its work is supported by everyday readers who believe independent journalism still matters. That independence is central to every decision the publication makes, including how and where it engages with its audience.
Consolidating Facebook pages is part of a larger digital strategy. While Facebook remains an important platform, audience habits are evolving. Increasingly, readers and listeners are turning to X for real-time updates, Instagram for visual storytelling, and TikTok for short-form video commentary and insights. High Plains Pundit is investing more energy into developing these channels to reach both longtime supporters and new audiences who consume news differently than they did even a few years ago.
The move also ensures that the publication’s resources are used wisely. As an independent outlet supported by its readers, High Plains Pundit prioritizes investing time and energy into producing strong content rather than maintaining redundant social accounts. By focusing on one primary Facebook page and expanding on other major platforms, the team can devote more attention to meaningful engagement and high-quality reporting.
High Plains Pundit remains your destination for news and commentary that cuts through the noise and brings a much-needed dose of common sense to today’s most important conversations. Through the High Plains Pundit Podcast, Blog, and Weekly Newsletter, readers and listeners receive sharp, independent insight into culture, current events, and politics—without the spin, buzzwords, or recycled talking points.
The High Plains Pundit Podcast takes listeners inside exclusive stories and conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. With in-depth interviews and direct commentary, the podcast goes beyond headlines to examine the forces shaping our world. The High Plains Pundit Blog expands on those discussions with incisive written analysis, peeling away surface-level narratives to reveal facts and context often overlooked by mainstream coverage. Meanwhile, the Weekly Newsletter delivers curated insights straight to subscribers’ inboxes, ensuring they never miss what matters most.
At its core, High Plains Pundit is about clarity in an age of confusion. It questions assumptions, challenges conventional narratives, and goes beyond talking points to uncover what’s truly happening.
The closure of the smaller Facebook pages is not a step back—it’s a step forward. By consolidating its audience and expanding its reach across today’s most dynamic platforms, High Plains Pundit is positioning itself for the future while staying true to its founding mission.
Readers are encouraged to follow the main High Plains Pundit Facebook page and connect on X, Instagram, and TikTok for continued updates, commentary, and conversation.
