The Megyn Kelly Show Fox News' Post-Tucker Existential Crisis, and Brave Young Women Speaking Out, with Buck Sexton, Payton McNabb, and more | Ep. 539
Apr 28, 2023
Buck Sexton, a conservative radio host, and Payton McNabb, a high school athlete advocating for women's sports, dive into the fallout from Tucker Carlson's exit and the resulting crisis at Fox News. They discuss audience shifts, late-night comedy's political slant, and President Biden's gaffes. McNabb shares her painful injury from a match against a transgender athlete and the push for fairness in sports. The podcast also features a young Irish activist who challenges gender ideology through her poem, inspiring others to speak out against societal norms.
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Fox News Existential Crisis
- Fox News faces an existential crisis after Tucker Carlson's firing, losing two-thirds of its 8 PM viewership.
- The network's broken trust with the audience, turning on Trump, and lack of a unique draw contribute to the decline.
Respecting the Audience
- Buck Sexton, co-host of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton show, used to watch Tucker Carlson's monologue every night.
- He highlights the respect shown to Rush Limbaugh's audience during the transition after his passing, contrasting it with Fox's handling of Carlson's departure.
Decline of Fox's Monopoly
- The rise of digital media and alternative conservative voices diminishes Fox News' monopoly.
- Firing Tucker Carlson, their unique draw, during this shift further weakens their position.