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media2 years ago

"Tucker Carlson Reveals Inside Scoop on Fox News Drama and Controversial Departure"

Tucker Carlson opened up about his firing from Fox News and praised the Murdoch family while stating that the network is "run by fearful women." In an interview with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, Carlson expressed gratitude for the freedom he had at Fox News but acknowledged that he said too much, leading to his dismissal. He also mentioned that there were internal issues and censorship within the network, but he had no complaints about the Murdochs. Carlson discussed his coverage of Russia's war on Ukraine, which reportedly angered Fox News executives, although they never directly confronted him about it.

politics2 years ago

"Murdoch's Disillusionment: DeSantis' Decline in Polls and Missteps"

The Murdoch family, which controls Fox News, The New York Post, and The Wall Street Journal, is reportedly losing faith in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential Republican presidential candidate due to his poor polling, campaign blunders, and inability to outshine former President Donald Trump. Murdoch feels DeSantis' culture wars have not been conducted cleanly, and recent mentions of DeSantis in Murdoch outlets have been largely unfavorable. However, the Murdochs are not ready to abandon DeSantis just yet, as he remains Trump's top challenger in the polls.

media2 years ago

Ailes's Widow Blames Murdochs for Fox News Turmoil

Elizabeth Ailes, the widow of former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, has accused the Murdoch family of "wreaking havoc" on the network since her husband's departure. She also criticised Rupert Murdoch's sons and called her late husband a "genius" who built Fox News into a "powerhouse". The network is facing several costly defamation lawsuits, including a $2.7bn suit from Smartmatic. Fox News reported a $54m loss for Q1 2021.