Decoding Fox News

Fox News covers a range of topics, from manufactured outrage over Hillary Clinton's comments to the tragic attack in Israel. The podcast explores Fox News' sensationalism, emotional reactions, and focus on trivial stories. It also discusses conspiracy theories held by some MAGA supporters, analyzes the Hunter Biden case, and contrasts Fox News' coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict with that of PBS NewsHour.

Fox News hosts have meltdowns after Kevin McCarthy's removal. Nancy Pelosi's effectiveness as Speaker of the House is analyzed. Laura Ingraham dedicates 55 minutes to McCarthy's farewell speech. Kevin McCarthy's baffling speech and the search for a new speaker are discussed. The scandal surrounding the New York Post is mentioned with appreciation for the audience.

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Ilia Calderón, Univision breakout star, discusses the spiciest moment of the 2nd GOP debate on Fox - an argument over curtains. Other interesting topics include outrageous statements from Vivek Ramaswamy, DeSantis growing a spine, Chris Christie's criticisms of Trump, and the divisive impact of Trump on relationships.

Jesse Watters doesn't know how time works. He also thinks Cyprus and Chinese diamonds are a big deal but can't back up a single accusation about Hunter Biden. Judge Jeanine wants to lock kids up. Brian Kilmeade doesn't think climate change is a thing. Fox News is populist but scared of unions. Elon Musk is a winner! Doocy compares Hunter Biden to Jared Kushner. There's a short clip of Judge Jeanine the Musical! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I present one of the strangest political manipulations about 9/11 ever recorded. Fox News hosts also didn't seem that impressed the the impeachment inquiry. Tulsi Gabbard was the liberal on The Five except her views are more extreme than nearly anyone on Fox. Brian Kilmeade goes rogue. AOC isn't married - call the police! I do brief impressions of Judge Jeanine Pirro and Tulsi Gabbard. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

Last week Sean Hannity dedicated an entire pre-taped episode to bashing President Biden. The network also remembered Trump existed and decided recent polling proved he would trounce Biden. No one mentioned Trump's many legal problems though. Curtis Sliwa thinks he's the NYC mayor in exile, the actual mayor Eric Adams had a meltdown on camera that Fox exploited. I imitate Judge Jeanine while sharing a few stories about New York. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

Last week Fox News wanted to talk about anything but Trump's many legal problems so the network fell back on its usual favorite subjects - Biden bashing, the border crisis and climate change isn't real. Jesse Watters seemed to lose his mind a few times. Greg Gutfeld might be in the hospital? Biden wants to take away your beer! I include a Judge Jeanine impression and some goofiness along with media clips from Fox. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

Last week was a busy one on Fox News. The network hosted its first GOP presidential debate. Trump got booked in Fulton County. His mug shot was plastered all over the network. Several hosts and guests on Fox pushed the idea that every Trump supporter could be the next victim of the Democratic machine. Hunter Biden traveled on Air Force Two but let's not talk about Jared or Ivanka. I do a couple of silly voices at the very end. There's also a Clutch Your Pearls moment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

This is a breakdown of every question and some of the craziest answers. The moderators lost control of this one early and the crowd became the biggest character in some ways. There were boos and cheers. Vivek Ramaswamy seemed to fight with everyone. Nikki Haley is the only person who made sense. When asked about UFO's Chris Christie brought up the teachers union. It was a lot of candidates answering questions with canned answers that had nothing to do with the questions asked. Trump loomed large over the entire event. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe