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

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The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty

Here are some highlights from this hilarious 2023 book by Michael Wolff: * Someone was gay, Murdoch was saying to a few friends — really, his wife’s friends — who had joined him at the patio table in St. Barts. … Continue reading

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Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth

Brian Stelter writes in his new book: “You know what we need,” a senior producer of Fox & Friends told her staff during a rare dip in the ratings. “We need outrage.” That’s really what F&F was about. Certain segments … Continue reading

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Revolt of Fox’s Hens

By Sheelah Kolhatkar • 10/25/04 on Observer.com: TV news is a generally inhospitable place for women to work. It often involves unequal pay for comparable work. It nurtures and inspires sexual harassment in a pressured, heightened environment filled with risks … Continue reading

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The Women Who Recruited For Roger Ailes

Gabriel Sherman writes: According to interviews with Fox News women, Ailes would often begin by offering to mentor a young employee. He then asked a series of personal questions to expose potential vulnerabilities. “He asked, ‘Am I in a relationship? … Continue reading

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