The Megyn Kelly Show Fox Ratings Crater Post-Tucker, and Lia Thomas Slams Women, with Allie Beth Stuckey, Melissa Francis, and Tatiana Siegel | Ep. 538
Apr 27, 2023
Melissa Francis, a former Fox News anchor, dives into the fallout from Tucker Carlson's firing and the network's drastic rating drop. Allie Beth Stuckey debates Lia Thomas's controversial statements on trans athletes, sparking conversations on feminism and societal norms. Tatiana Siegel discusses media scandals, including Don Lemon's firing and the consequences of workplace misconduct, shedding light on the ongoing reckoning in the media industry. The episode captures the tensions between traditional values and evolving gender politics in America.
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Startling Discovery
- Megyn Kelly describes a startling discovery made by Fox News on the eve of the Dominion trial.
- This discovery involved private messages sent by Tucker Carlson containing highly offensive and crude remarks.
Tucker's Insult
- Megyn Kelly alleges that Tucker Carlson called a senior Fox News executive the c-word.
- She claims it was Irina Briganti, head of communications, known for her harsh treatment of anchors.
Sexist Email Incident
- Melissa Francis recounts an incident at Fox News where a manager sent a sexist email about her.
- Despite Suzanne Scott being copied, no action was taken, and the manager remains employed.
