Topic: Harris Faulkner

2 chapters across the catalog

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
1:54:40 - 1:58:59

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Newt Gingrich and the Fox News Soros Ban

A viral clip from Fox News shows hosts Harris Faulkner and Melissa Francis cutting off Newt Gingrich when he mentions George Soros's role in electing "anti-police" District Attorneys. The hosts analyze this as evidence of institutional control within media networks, where certain topics are off-limits even on conservative channels. They contrast this with the "value for value" model, which allows for unrestricted discussion.

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
1:59:00 - 2:02:04

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Behind the Scenes of Media Scripting

Mo Fax plays an edited version of the Newt Gingrich Fox News clip to satirize the "earpiece" instructions given to news anchors. Adam Curry, drawing on his experience in television studios, explains how anchors are often directed in real-time to steer conversations away from sensitive subjects. They argue that mainstream news models are designed to maintain specific institutional narratives rather than inform the public.