In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Tucker Carlson’s dismissal from Fox News.
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Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
· Fox News personality Tucker Carlson was summarily fired earlier this week, intensifying turmoil at the conservative news network. Niki covered this in her most recent CNN column. Natalia drew on this POLITICO piece about the future of streaming news and this Atlantic essay about Carlson’s early career.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
· Natalia discussed Ashley Southall’s New York Times article, “Harlem Businesses Sue to Stop Cannabis Dispensary Planned for 125th Street.”
· Neil recommended the new Netflix series Queen Charlotte.
· Niki shared about Josh Moody’s Inside Higher Ed article, “New College Board Denies Tenure for 5 Professors.”
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Episode 384: The History of Summer Break
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Episode 382: Male Enhancement Surgery
Episode 381: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Episode 380: The Ocean Gate Submersible and the History of Extreme Travel
Episode 379: The Trump Indictment
Episode 378: The Duggar Family and "Shiny Happy People"
Episode 377: Car Buying and the History of Car Dealers
Episode 376: Tina Turner
Episode 375: The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Episode 374: The History of Camping
Episode 373: The Media Meltdown
Episode 371: The Rollback of Child Labor Laws
Episode 370: Tennessee's Attack on Democracy
Rerun Episode: The History of Spring Break and More!
Episode 369: The History of Children's Story Hour
Episode 368: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
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