On with Kara Swisher

The Fox News Love Triangle: Tucker, Murdoch and Trump

Jul 13, 2023

Join Jeremy W. Peters, a New York Times reporter specializing in Fox News, along with media critic Margaret Sullivan and Jonah Goldberg, editor of The Dispatch, as they dissect the intriguing power dynamics among Tucker Carlson, Rupert Murdoch, and Donald Trump. They delve into Carlson's controversial exit, the shifting sands of Fox News as the elections loom, and the evolving landscape of political media. Expect insights into how these relationships impact viewer loyalty and the broader implications for traditional journalism versus social media.

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Episode guests

Jeremy W. Peters

Margaret Sullivan

Jonah Goldberg

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating the Social Media Landscape: Threads vs. Twitter

2min

Navigating Communication and Misinformation

5min

Navigating the Challenges of Fox News Ahead of Elections

3min

Fox News: Legal Troubles and Viewer Dynamics

9min

Tucker Carlson's Media Transformation

14min

Political Dynamics and Pop Culture Highlights

2min

Navigating Fox News Talent Dynamics

17min

Media Dynamics: Trump, Fox, and the Future

14min

Fox News and social media are two arenas that will define the next presidential race. Today, after Kara and Nayeema discuss the implications of the recent injunction by a federal judge banning Biden administration officials from communicating with social media platforms, we dive into Fox’s Rupert-Trump-Tucker love triangle. We’re joined by a panel including New York Times reporter Jeremy W. Peters, Guardian columnist Margaret Sullivan, and Dispatch Editor in Chief Jonah Goldberg.

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