The MeidasTouch Podcast Media Matters Fellow Matthew Gertz Reveals Fox Study
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May 17, 2025 
In this discussion, Matthew Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters, unpacks a critical study revealing Fox News's role as a mouthpiece for the Trump regime. Gertz and host Ben Meiselas connect Laura Ingraham's turbulent past to her current propaganda. They explore the deep ties between right-wing media and the Trump administration, critiquing the authoritarian tactics employed in political discourse. Gertz emphasizes the importance of independent media in challenging misinformation and ensuring responsible coverage.
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Laura Ingraham's Troubled Family Past
- Laura Ingraham's brother revealed their father was a Nazi sympathizer with Mein Kampf on his bookshelf.
- This family history helps explain her behavior and aggressive political stance today.
Trump Administration and Fox Merge
- The Trump administration and Fox News have merged, blurring lines between news and governance.
- High-ranking Trump officials appear constantly on Fox, making it hard to separate the administration from the network.
State Regime Media in U.S.
- Fox News hosts and Trump officials form a 'state regime media' similar to authoritarian countries.
- This merger enables propaganda use where officials focus on media appearance over governance.