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The Rise of Fox News | 2. A Network for Normal People

Slow Burn

CHAPTER

Origins of Fox & Friends: News and Audience Engagement

This chapter explores the inception of 'Fox & Friends', focusing on its original host Edie and her influence on viewer engagement. It contrasts the show's casual yet provocative style with traditional news formats while highlighting early editorial decisions at Fox News that often catered to a specific audience bias. Key anecdotes reveal the tensions between journalistic integrity and corporate directives, emphasizing the challenges faced by reporters within the network.

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