#Roy Wood Jr defends media, takes on ‘king of scandals’ Trump and Biden’s ‘naps’ at correspondents’ dinner

#Roy Wood Jr defends media, takes on ‘king of scandals’ Trump and Biden’s ‘naps’ at correspondents’ dinner

Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. packed his White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner punchlines with barbs aimed at President Biden and the “king of scandals” former President Trump, while also roasting Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon and GOP lawmakers including Rep. George Santos (N.Y.). But, he struck a serious tone when saying much of the public can’t…

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#How long will his influence linger?

#How long will his influence linger?

Tucker Carlson is gone from Fox News, but his influence on conservative politics may linger — at least for a while. Carlson, during his more than six years in Fox’s prime-time lineup, became perhaps more closely aligned than any other host with the strain of right-wing populism that has coursed through the GOP and transformed the party….

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#Late Night Reacts to Tucker Carlson’s Exit from Fox News: “An Absolutely Delightful Shock”

#Late Night Reacts to Tucker Carlson’s Exit from Fox News: “An Absolutely Delightful Shock”

A wild day in cable news that saw Fox News unceremoniously jettison Tucker Carlson and CNN similarly defenestrate Don Lemon was, unsurprisingly, picked over on late-night television on Monday night. On NBC’s Late Night, host Seth Meyers dedicated his “A Closer Look” segment to Carlson’s ouster, saying, “I don’t think anything could shock me anymore…

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#Five takeaways on Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News 

#Five takeaways on Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News 

Tucker Carlson’s sudden exit from Fox News rattled the media and political spheres on Monday.   The departure raises questions about the future of Fox, the GOP and conservatism, and for the longtime host himself.   Here are some takeaways following the Monday morning shocker:   It deprives Fox of its biggest star  Carlson has been the network’s…

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