Fox’s record defamation settlement could change media landscape

Apr. 19, 2023 National

Fox settled its defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems on Tuesday for $787.5 million. It could affect Fox’s coverage and the broader media landscape.

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Credits

Guest:

Brian Stelter - author of “Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy”

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Andrea Bautista

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