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

Slow Burn

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The Rise of Fox News

This chapter explores Rupert Murdoch's strategic expansion into American media through the launch of Fox News and the challenges faced by its key executives. It highlights Roger Ailes' tumultuous leadership at NBC, his ambition, and the personal conflicts that shaped his career. The narrative reveals how Ailes' desire for a new, alternative news channel led to the controversial hiring practices that defined Fox News' early identity.

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