Topic: Fox Corp

Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan appeared on CNBC to advocate for any Republican candidate "not named Trump" to lead the 2024 ticket. Ryan, who now sits on the board of Fox Corporation, argued that Trump is unfit for office and cannot win a general election against Joe Biden. The hosts find Ryan's refusal to name a specific alternative, such as Ron DeSantis, to be a bizarre political strategy.

The hosts criticize Fox News anchor Shepard Smith for his editorializing following the presidential press conference. Smith complained that the President ignored major financial publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, despite the fact that Obama called on Fox News and the Washington Times. The hosts argue that Smith's complaints are disingenuous and represent a broader trend of empty media deconstruction.

Barack Obama utilized detailed notes and a pre-selected list of reporters during his first post-election press conference, notably bypassing outlets like Fox News and the Washington Times. Critics argue the media is providing a "honeymoon" period by failing to challenge the scripted nature of the event. The session concluded with a lengthy discussion regarding the future White House dog, which some viewed as a trivialization of the office.