The Megyn Kelly Show

Tucker and Lemon Firing Fallout, and Dark Brandon Returns, with Victor Davis Hanson, Emily Jashinsky, Michael Moynihan, and Vivek Ramaswamy | Ep. 536

Apr 25, 2023
Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, shares insights on his ongoing relationship with the network, revealing the peculiar dynamics of his departure. Victor Davis Hanson and Emily Jashinsky analyze the media's handling of controversial figures like Carlson and Don Lemon, scrutinizing audience reactions and corporate pressures. Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his confrontation with Lemon and highlights the fallout from cultural wokeness, using Bud Light as a case study. The conversation delves into the evolving political landscape and the need for authentic leadership.
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INSIGHT

Carlson's Critique of Corporate Right

  • Victor Davis Hanson suggests Carlson's willingness to critique the corporate right may have contributed to his ouster.
  • Hanson believes this independence earned Carlson loyalty from viewers who felt he spoke for them.
ANECDOTE

AOC Celebrates Deplatforming

  • AOC celebrated Carlson's firing, highlighting the left's view on deplatforming.
  • She believes deplatforming is effective and necessary, framing Carlson as a villain.
ANECDOTE

More Reactions to Media Shakeups

  • Emily Jashinsky and Michael Moynihan join to discuss the media shakeups at Fox and CNN.
  • Kelly's reporting indicates widespread speculation, but no confirmed reason for Carlson's firing.
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