What Fox News looks like without its star Tucker Carlson

Apr. 24, 2023 National

Fox News is parting ways with host Tucker Carlson. This comes after Fox’s parent company settled a lawsuit against Dominion Voting Systems for nearly $787 million.

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Credits

Guest:

Charlotte Alter - national correspondent for TIME - @CharlotteAlter

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin

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