I have little doubt how this article will be received by most on here. But I thought it was fascinating. I didn't think it actually left anyone (Trump, Fox, etc) in a bad light. Just that they are all master businessmen.
This stuff greatly interests me and it has been fascinating to watch.
And I love the debate over the question: who is using whom? when it comes to Trump and Fox. My guess is that it is a great working partnership.
I also find it interesting that after the Mid-term elections Fox's top shows have all dropped 20%. Not just that, but for the first time in years...Hannity lost the #1 show mantle to Maddow. They will likely be wrestling at the top for some time but Hannity's numbers are going down while hers are on the rise. https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoy.../#356586d57730
Finally, for a bit of perspective on what all of this could mean for 2020...
Fox News is still the highest rated cable news network. But, you could also argue that its the only choice for conservative/right wingers. And that centrists to liberals are divided between MSNBC and CNN (with more liberals leaning toward MSNBC and more moderates to CNN). If you add CNN and MSNBC numbers together they outpace Fox by quite a bit.
I have several theories on what I think will happen in 2020...but I believe just like in 2016...much of it will be foreshadowed by these news outlets and ratings.
Anyways...here is the article for those interested: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2...ws-white-house
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