Chapo Trap House Seeking a Fren Episode 2 Teaser - Roger Ailes Origins
Dec 18, 2024
Explore the fascinating origins of Roger Ailes and the rise of Fox News, rooted in Nixon's era frustrations. Discover his bold and controversial campaign tactics, including extreme racial attack ads and provocative remarks. Delve into Ailes' manipulative strategies in political campaigning and the resulting turbulence. The narrative also touches on AT&T's ambitious but failed local television plans, revealing the complex political dynamics of the 1980s that reshaped media influence.
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Fox News and the Right's Transformation
- Fox News played a significant role in the right's transformation.
- However, their desire for a conservative network stemmed more from ego than political necessity.
Nixon's Pro-War Propaganda
- In 1970, angered by a critical CBS report on the Vietnam War, the Nixon administration explored producing a pro-war documentary.
- Roger Ailes, a young talk show producer, was part of this effort.
Nixon's TV Strategy
- Despite disliking television, Nixon hired Ailes to improve his image during the 1968 campaign.
- Ailes employed staged town halls and controlled environments, treating politics like a TV show.