Topic: Rick Fox

8 chapters across the catalog

Space Wake
Episode 1393 2:26:02 - 2:29:40

1393: Space Wake

Fox Weather Launch and Greta Thunberg's Climate Concert

Fox News is launching a 24-hour weather channel, which climate researchers fear will spread misinformation. Meanwhile, Greta Thunberg appeared at a climate concert ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, where she performed a duet of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up." The hosts mock the performance and the perceived hypocrisy of the high carbon footprint associated with large-scale climate awareness concerts.

Ephemeral Experience
Episode 1294 1:31:11 - 1:35:26

1294: Ephemeral Experience

Neil Cavuto, Fox News Conscience and Space-Time Continuum

MSNBC's Nicole Wallace and Rick Wilson praised Neil Cavuto as a "person with a conscience" for censoring Kayleigh McEnany's remarks on Fox News. Wilson argued that McEnany is a "serial liar" and that there is no evidence of fraud in the "space-time continuum." The use of such hyperbolic language by political consultants highlights the intense emotional and rhetorical divide in current media discourse.

Agitprop
Episode 1252

1252: Agitprop

Kaylee McEnany Briefing Audio Sabotage Allegations

The White House press briefing featuring Kaylee McEnany on June 18, 2020, suffered from technical audio issues that some observers characterize as intentional sabotage. Fox News reportedly cut the feed during the briefing while McEnany was discussing the Scott bill and efforts to make lynching a federal crime. Critics like Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project continue to target the Press Secretary, while technical theories suggest an open return feed fader caused the audio interference.

Thanks Obama!
Episode 807 43:22 - 45:47

807: Thanks Obama!

Aaron Burnett and the Hitler Comparison

CNN's Aaron Burnett is criticized for misquoting former Mexican President Vicente Fox regarding his comparison of Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. Fox's actual statement was "he remembers me of Hitler," which Burnett framed as a direct "reminds me of Hitler" quote during an interview with Governor Rick Scott.

The Indignati
Episode 346 1:09:12 - 1:13:18

346: The Indignati

Ron Paul Straw Poll, Media Marginalization

Ron Paul wins the Values Voter straw poll, but the hosts note the media's continued efforts to marginalize him. They observe that C-SPAN refers to him as a "presidential candidate" while Fox News calls him a "congressman" or "kook." Adam Curry mentions he registered as a Republican specifically to vote for Paul in the primary.

Karma Kards
Episode 342 1:22:34 - 1:26:20

342: Karma Kards

Google-Fox Republican Debate, Gary Johnson Punchline

The Google-sponsored Republican primary debate is analyzed for its high production value and "sweetened" audience audio. Candidate Gary Johnson delivered a scripted punchline about his neighbor's dogs, while Rick Santorum faced questions regarding the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military.

Bunga Bunga
Episode 338 2:38:54 - 2:41:56

338: Bunga Bunga

Rick Perry and Ron Paul, Fox News Bias

During a commercial break at a Republican debate, Rick Perry was seen aggressively confronting Ron Paul. Bill O'Reilly used the incident to dismiss Paul as a "clown" and a "gadfly," which the hosts cite as evidence of Fox News' bias against the congressman's message.