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Apr 2023
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Fox News Fires Its Biggest Star

The New York Times
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Less than a week after Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle the Dominion lawsuit, the network has abruptly fired Tucker Carlson — an anchor at the center of the case. Jeremy W. Peters, who covers media and politics for The Times, explains why the network decided to cut ties with one of its biggest stars. Guest: Jeremy W. Peters, a media and poli ... Show More
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