Pod Save America “Fox’s $787 Million Lie.”
Apr 20, 2023
Leah Littman, a legal expert and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, joins to dissect the fallout from Fox News' $787 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. She discusses the missed chance for accountability through a public trial and critiques the media's shifting ethics. The conversation also touches on the contentious U.S. debt ceiling negotiations, revealing the political tensions ahead of the 2024 election. Lastly, Littman delves into the Supreme Court’s role in the ongoing battle over abortion medication access, linking it to broader media accountability issues.
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Fox News Settlement
- Fox News paid Dominion $787.5 million, a record media settlement.
- This avoids a six-week trial exposing Fox's lies about Dominion.
Dominion's Motivation
- Dominion settled because their goal is profit, not necessarily democracy.
- They secured a massive payout without risking a trial loss and lengthy appeals.
Fox's Future
- Fox's lies have a price, potentially impacting their behavior and business.
- More lawsuits and declining cable viewership will increase costs.