On Monday morning, Tucker Carlson, the nation's most watched cable TV host, was unceremoniously sent packing by Fox News. "FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways," the network said in a terse statement. Carlson's last show was Friday, April 21.
There is something we can do. Email or call you cable provider telling them not only not to raise the fees but that you don’t want to pay for Fox lies. Jessica Craven of Chop wood, Carry Water on her daily email gave contact information for three cable companies, one of which was Comcast. Look her up. I emailed them.
There's another logical explanation-- the RNC and Murdochs have realized that the Republicans have a legitimate chance to bring large numbers of conservative Latinos over to Trump in 2024, if they shift rhetoric only slightly. Too many Tucker soundbites about Hispanics for him to stay if they change strategies to focus on Latino recruitment. We consistently underestimate how shrewd they are about race and conservatism.
This seems like the prime moment for every single decent person with a cable subscription to contact their carrier and request a Fox News-free package. But what about those of us without cable? Are there similar fees for streaming services?
Why did Dominion settle? They could have gone to trial and won. Called all these people to the stand and effectively ended Fox News. I hope to god that Smartmatic goes to trial and Fox is forced to go to trial and defend themselves on all the obvious lies they spread. DON'T SETTLE!!!
Everyone should contact their cable companies & ask them to drop Fox / Faux "news" . I've contacted verizon before but they just give some BS response. We need to keep up the pressure on them and advertisers to boycott Fox.
It’s amazing that they can articulate the Replacement Theory as diluting and disenfranchising the “current electorate” but can’t accept that the Electoral College actually does this.
You’re right, Judd. The actual reason he left probably doesn’t matter because, if anything, he’ll probably reincarnate himself on some even more extreme webshow or podcast & claim he was forced out because he angered people. He’ll land on those devilish hooves of his and end up with more money than he has now one way or another
Fox is Russian propaganda. Until we hold all of Fox Network responsible for Rupert and his spawns evil assault on democracy; we're funding the attack while we watch football.
“Whatever the reason Fox News cut ties with Tucker Carlson, it was not a moral stance. That ship sailed long ago.
Fox News is entering a critical time renegotiating its fees with cable companies.”
It would not surprise me if the Murdochs invite Carlson back after their negotiations are concluded, especially if they get their >$3/person/month.
For the Murdochs it’s always been about the money. I am so glad that I do not have cable. How many people who don’t watch Fox and have cable realize that they are supporting its existence?
There is so much conspiracy - real and imagined - with Fox that it’s hard to discern what’s going on. Time will tell if this is a chess match or a romance gone bad. As it plays out, I can confirm only one thing: I’m not watching Fox News no matter who they put on the air.
Just speculation. I believe Carlson can make a lot of coin overseas in countries like Russia, Hungary or any other country where right wing media moguls and autocratic governments want to "Fox News" their country's populace. Yes, I verbed a noun and I just did it again. What would be a joke is if he takes the money yet does his show here in the United States where he wouldn't have to worry about, ahem, disappearing.
I'm waiting for the cable and streaming package companies to offer different services to the left and the right. No FN and the like for left wing subscribers and no MSNBC and the like for right wing subscribers. I sure hope it never comes to this. IMHO, we need access to SENSIBLE information from both sides.
There is something we can do. Email or call you cable provider telling them not only not to raise the fees but that you don’t want to pay for Fox lies. Jessica Craven of Chop wood, Carry Water on her daily email gave contact information for three cable companies, one of which was Comcast. Look her up. I emailed them.
There's another logical explanation-- the RNC and Murdochs have realized that the Republicans have a legitimate chance to bring large numbers of conservative Latinos over to Trump in 2024, if they shift rhetoric only slightly. Too many Tucker soundbites about Hispanics for him to stay if they change strategies to focus on Latino recruitment. We consistently underestimate how shrewd they are about race and conservatism.
This seems like the prime moment for every single decent person with a cable subscription to contact their carrier and request a Fox News-free package. But what about those of us without cable? Are there similar fees for streaming services?
Good riddance to bad rubbish. One of the most punchable faces in history is off the air! At least for now.
Newsnax, OAN or some other "content provider" will likely snap him up in a minute but... his range may be limited by their reach.
In the meantime, I will follow Sarah M's excellent suggestion and contact my provider about a Fox-free package.
Why did Dominion settle? They could have gone to trial and won. Called all these people to the stand and effectively ended Fox News. I hope to god that Smartmatic goes to trial and Fox is forced to go to trial and defend themselves on all the obvious lies they spread. DON'T SETTLE!!!
Everyone should contact their cable companies & ask them to drop Fox / Faux "news" . I've contacted verizon before but they just give some BS response. We need to keep up the pressure on them and advertisers to boycott Fox.
typo: “a core tenant” s/b “core tenet”
Both the WSJ and NYTs also cited texts Carlson wrote criticizing management at Fox.
Judd knows- as always, follow the money.
It’s amazing that they can articulate the Replacement Theory as diluting and disenfranchising the “current electorate” but can’t accept that the Electoral College actually does this.
Will fearless leader Putin welcome comrade Carlson with open arms?
You’re right, Judd. The actual reason he left probably doesn’t matter because, if anything, he’ll probably reincarnate himself on some even more extreme webshow or podcast & claim he was forced out because he angered people. He’ll land on those devilish hooves of his and end up with more money than he has now one way or another
Fox is Russian propaganda. Until we hold all of Fox Network responsible for Rupert and his spawns evil assault on democracy; we're funding the attack while we watch football.
“Whatever the reason Fox News cut ties with Tucker Carlson, it was not a moral stance. That ship sailed long ago.
Fox News is entering a critical time renegotiating its fees with cable companies.”
It would not surprise me if the Murdochs invite Carlson back after their negotiations are concluded, especially if they get their >$3/person/month.
For the Murdochs it’s always been about the money. I am so glad that I do not have cable. How many people who don’t watch Fox and have cable realize that they are supporting its existence?
There is so much conspiracy - real and imagined - with Fox that it’s hard to discern what’s going on. Time will tell if this is a chess match or a romance gone bad. As it plays out, I can confirm only one thing: I’m not watching Fox News no matter who they put on the air.
Just speculation. I believe Carlson can make a lot of coin overseas in countries like Russia, Hungary or any other country where right wing media moguls and autocratic governments want to "Fox News" their country's populace. Yes, I verbed a noun and I just did it again. What would be a joke is if he takes the money yet does his show here in the United States where he wouldn't have to worry about, ahem, disappearing.
I'm waiting for the cable and streaming package companies to offer different services to the left and the right. No FN and the like for left wing subscribers and no MSNBC and the like for right wing subscribers. I sure hope it never comes to this. IMHO, we need access to SENSIBLE information from both sides.