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Why cable news died after Tucker Carlson left Fox News

Authenticity is the new currency in the discourse. Not big news brands.

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Apr 20, 2025
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When I first met Tucker Carlson in the summer of 2017, I sat down in front of the broad, sturdy wooden desk in his Fox News office expecting to discuss my role in spearheading the Caller's new video operation.

I introduced myself and Tucker replied, "Richie McGinniss? That sounds like a famous person's name!" One thing even Tucker's adversaries can't den…

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Richie McGinniss is a DC-based independent journalist with 14 years of experience working for media outlets across the political spectrum.
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