The Tucker Carlson Show Billy Bush: The Infamous Trump Tape, Secrets of Corporate Media, & Megyn Kelly v. Harvey Weinstein
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Jan 6, 2025 
Billy Bush, former television host known for Access Hollywood and the Today Show, opens up about his controversial past in corporate media. He reveals how NBC secretly collaborated with the Washington Post to undermine Donald Trump's candidacy. Bush shares insights on the ethics of media management, his infamous Trump taping experience, and the complex dynamics of relationships in the industry, including his thoughts on Megyn Kelly and Al Roker. He also reflects on the challenges of navigating public scrutiny and the role of media in shaping political narratives.
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Morality in Media
- TV network management is often morally compromised.
- Firings are often dressed up with morality clauses, but are usually about profit.
Megyn Kelly's Firing
- Megyn Kelly's firing from NBC was not about blackface, but budget concerns.
- Kelly was a successful attorney, then transitioned to daytime TV which failed.
Blackface Controversy
- Megyn Kelly asked when blackface became unacceptable, leading to her firing.
- This was likely retribution for Kelly exposing her boss's lie.