Topic: Gabriel Sherman

MSNBC's Joy Reid and Vanity Fair's Gabriel Sherman discussed potential legal action against Fox News for its early coverage of the coronavirus. Sherman reported that there is internal concern at Fox that the network could be held liable if viewers died after believing the virus was downplayed. The hosts point out the hypocrisy, noting that MSNBC and other networks were equally guilty of comparing the virus to the flu in early 2020.

Following Roger Ailes' departure from Fox News, the hosts discuss the sexual harassment allegations against him. They examine a report by Gabriel Sherman claiming Ailes made female job applicants "twirl" to inspect their legs. The hosts argue that while crude, selecting talent based on appearance is a standard function of the television industry.