Description
From his perch at the top of the far-right ecosystem, Tucker Carlson regularly soaked up stories from Canada and half-jokingly called for forcible regime change here. But when it comes to demagogues who suddenly find themselves with time on their hands, even the half-jokes might merit another look.
And speaking of people who managed to maintain a mainstream platform long after their views took dark, paranoid turns, Toronto Sun columnist Tarek Fatah passed away.
APTN’s Dani Paradis joins Jonathan to talk about both.
Host: Jonathan Goldsbie
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)
Guest: Dani Paradis
Further reading:
Tucker Carlson’s Prayer Talk May Have Led to Fox News Ouster: “That Stuff Freaks Rupert Out” - Vanity FairA first look at 'Tucker Carlson Originals: O, Canada!' - Fox NewsToronto twins’ claim of being Inuit nets thousands in scholarship money from various organizations - APTN'A real force of nature': Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah dead from cancer at 73 - National Post
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