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What Tucker Carlson’s departure could mean for the future of Fox and the GOP

October 6, 2023

Fox News abruptly announced Monday that its top-rated primetime host Tucker Carlson is leaving the network. The move comes less than a week after Fox agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle a legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems over accusations that its hosts, including Carlson, aired false claims about the 2020 presidential election. Geoff Bennett discussed Fox’s decision with Brian Stelter.

Grandson of Ralph Yarl’s shooter says he was into ‘weird, random, racist things’

October 6, 2023

16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot twice when he rang the wrong doorbell trying to pick up his little brothers. 84-year-old Andrew Lester pleaded not guilty to the shooting. Klint Ludwig, Lester’s grandson, speaks to CNN’s Don Lemon about the incident.

Fox News and the right-wing paranoia problem

October 6, 2023

Chris Hayes breaks down the effects of the “constant stream of paranoia” presented by right-wing media. “The idea that America is a crime-riddled dystopia. That behind every corner or knocking on your door is someone who wishes you harm. That the young women who accidentally pulled into your driveway or the child who rang your doorbell on mistake are there to kill you.”

Fox News to pay $787M settlement to Dominion Voting Systems over stolen election lies

October 6, 2023

The defamation trial against Fox News concluded before it even began. Dominion Voting Systems sued the right-wing network for knowingly broadcast lies that its voting machines were used to steal the 2020 presidential election. On Tuesday, Fox agreed to settle the case and pay Dominion $787 million. Geoff Bennett discussed the settlement with NPR’s David Folkenflik.

WATCH: Dominion Voting gives remarks after settlement with Fox News on 2020 election defamation case

October 6, 2023

WATCH: Dominion Voting gives remarks after settlement with Fox News on 2020 election defamation case

Desi Lydic Foxsplains: Tucker Carlson’s Firing

May 2, 2023

After cruking (crying & puking) for four days straight, Desi Lydic is ready to talk about Fox News firing Tucker Carlson.

Fox Allegedly Has a Secret Dossier of Dirt On Tucker Carlson Amid Messy Split: A Closer Look

April 27, 2023

Seth takes a closer look at reports of Fox News’ dossier of alleged dirt on Tucker Carlson amid its messy separation from the recently ousted host.

Fox News Ousts Tucker Carlson in Shock Move Days After Dominion Settlement: A Closer Look

April 26, 2023

Seth takes a closer look at Fox News abruptly cutting ties with Tucker Carlson less than a week after a massive settlement over the Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit.

Fox News Axes Tucker Carlson & Elon Musk Has a Blue Check Fiasco | The Daily Show

April 26, 2023

Desi Lydic tackles the day’s headlines, including Fox News’s shocking firing of Tucker Carlson, Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s “Real Women” koozies, Don Lemon’s CNN termination, Elon Musk’s latest Twitter fiasco, and Bed Bath & Beyond’s bankruptcy. #DailyShow #Comedy #DesiLydic