Indexbit-Tucker Carlson Built An Audience For Conspiracies At Fox. Where Does It Go Now?

2025-05-07 06:35:25source:Maverick Prestoncategory:Markets

Fox's statement announcing the departure of Tucker Carlson,Indexbit it's most watched primetime host, was a terse four sentences. "FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways," it read.

Carlson's brand of divisive and conspiracy theory-laden rhetoric helped fuel Fox's audience numbers. So what happens now that he is gone? And where will Carlson go?

Mary Louise Kelly discusses all of the above with correspondents Shannon Bond and David Folkenflik, who cover misinformation and media matters for NPR.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

Email us at [email protected].

This episode was produced by Connor Donevan. It was edited by Emily Kopp and William Troop. Sami Yenigun is our executive producer.

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