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If Trump loses, will Fox News admit it?

Nov 5, 2024

Paddy Manning, an expert on Rupert Murdoch and author of "The Successor," dives deep into the intricate dynamics between Fox News and Donald Trump's politics as the election approaches. He discusses how Fox is navigating its coverage amidst Trump's claims of fraud, including cutting away from his false narratives. Manning also outlines the implications for the network if Trump refuses to concede if he loses, alongside the ongoing Murdoch family power struggles that could redefine media influence in America.

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Fox News is navigating a delicate balance between audience loyalty and journalistic integrity while addressing election denialism and misinformation.

The Murdoch family's internal power dynamics could significantly influence Fox News' coverage of the election and its impact on U.S. democracy.

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Fox News' Influence on the Election

Fox News holds significant sway over the U.S. presidential election, having positioned itself as the leading cable news channel for nearly two decades. The network has been instrumental in shaping the narrative surrounding key issues, such as President Biden's age and competence, while also amplifying concerns about illegal immigration. This influence is reflected in the heightened support for Trump, particularly as Fox handles the delicate topic of election denial with caution. The network's balancing act aims to maintain its audience without crossing into overt misinformation, highlighting their critical role in the current political landscape.

Intro

2min

Fox News and the 2024 Election Dynamics

7min

The Future of Election Coverage at Fox News

2min

Murdoch Family Feud: A Courtroom Power Struggle

2min

Navigating Legal Challenges and Political Controversies

3min

On the eve of the American election, polls say Harris and Trump are neck and neck. Of course, Donald Trump says that’s not true.

It’s nothing new for the former president to deny facts. What is new is the way America’s biggest cable news network is handling it: Fox News has started cutting away from rallies when Trump lies.

The network’s support of the big lie – that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump, led to a defamation lawsuit that cost hundreds of millions of dollars to settle. And now the Murdoch broadcaster is in a tricky spot: tell MAGA supporters what they want to hear, even if it isn’t true, or risk losing a huge audience.

So what does Fox do if Trump loses this election, and refuses to admit it?

Today, author of The Successor and host of Rupert: The last mogul Paddy Manning on Fox’s role in the US election and how the Murdochs’ secret court case could shape the future of democracy.

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Guest: Author of The Successor and host of Rupert: The last mogul Paddy Manning

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If Trump loses, will Fox News admit it?

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