The MeidasTouch Podcast

Fox News Spirals on Air After Trump’s Worst Day of Term

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Nov 13, 2025
Hosts dive into the chaotic reaction of Fox News following a disastrous day for Trump. They dissect Laura Ingraham's attempts to frame Trump as a pragmatist while critiquing the show's guests repeating administration talking points. Insights from Stephanie Miller expose Trump's links to Epstein, shaking up Hannity's narrative. Meanwhile, the rhetoric of Republican lawmakers serves to amplify the spin. The episode concludes with a sharp critique of Fox's role as a propagation tool for pro-Trump messaging.
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INSIGHT

Fox News Launches Coordinated Damage Control

  • Ben Meiselas argues Fox News is engaging in a coordinated cover-up to protect Donald Trump after a damaging interview and revelations.
  • He presents multiple clips showing Fox personalities reframing or defending Trump's actions as pragmatic and populist.
ANECDOTE

Stephanie Miller Floors Hannity On Epstein Files

  • Ben highlights Stephanie Miller's appearance on Sean Hannity where she exposed Trump's presence in the Epstein files and flustered Hannity.
  • He describes her takedown as a successful use of Fox's platform to confront their own audience with the story.
INSIGHT

Fox Uses Loyal Insiders To Control Narrative

  • Meiselas notes Fox brought in Kash Patel, a former right-wing podcaster, to defend Trump and downplay the fallout.
  • He implies Patel's selection signals Fox's attempt to control the narrative by using loyal insiders.
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