The MeidasTouch Podcast Fox News Collapses on Air as Trump Gets Worst News of Term
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Oct 29, 2025 In a gripping analysis, Meiselas highlights Fox News' on-air struggles as Trump's approval plummets. The hosts resort to mocking Democrats while deflecting from serious discussions about Trump's actions and controversies. They attempt to frame Trump's extravagant lifestyle as beneficial and poke fun at calls for investigations. Meanwhile, Biden's coherent defense of democracy starkly contrasts with Trump's incoherence. The episode underscores the increasingly desperate tactics employed by Fox to maintain viewer loyalty amid growing discontent.
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Media Distraction Over Policy Failures
- Fox News shifted to trivial cultural attacks to distract from Trump's controversies and falling approval.
- Ben Meiselas highlights how hosts framed Democrats as "angry women" to change the subject.
Ingraham's 'Mean Girls' Attack
- Laura Ingraham labeled AOC and other Democrats as "mean girls" and "angry women" during a panel segment.
- Meiselas plays multiple clips showing Fox hosts mocking AOC instead of addressing substantive issues.
Personality Over Policy Coverage
- Fox prioritized personality clashes and manufactured debates over concrete policy consequences like healthcare and SNAP cuts.
- Meiselas contrasts this focus with real concerns (healthcare loss, SNAP benefits) being ignored.