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☆ Martin Shkreli wants you to think his time in prison was like 'Goodfellas'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Martin Shkreli described his time in prison like something out of the mob movie "Goodfellas." AdvertisementAdvertisementInfamous "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli described his time locked up in a federal prison like something straight out of Martin Scorsese's 1990 classic mobster movie "Goodfellas." Carlson, the ousted Fox News host, asked Shkreli, who was freed from prison last year, during the hour-long interview. Ask Martin Shkreli. And then we'd pay a guy to pay a guy to get the sauce in," Shkreli recounted.

Persons: Martin Shkreli, Shkreli, Tucker Carlson, —, Bro, Martin Scorsese's, Tucker Carlson's, Carlson, Hillary Clinton, Sam Bankman, Fried, vMGiqDk4tR — Tucker Carlson, fraudster Organizations: Service, Fox News

☆ Tucker Carlson media company signs its first ad deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson's new media company has officially signed its first advertising deal. Preliminary details of the agreement between Carlson's new media company and PublicSq. Carlson's new company is named Last Country, according to The Wall Street Journal. Carlson's departure from Fox News came after the network's parent company settled Dominion Voting Systems' defamation lawsuit for $787.5 million. Since it went public, PublicSq.

Persons: Tucker, Michael Seifert, Carlson, Seifert, Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nick Ayers, Mike Pence, Former U.S . Sen, Kelly Loeffler, Neil Patel, Patel, Omeed Malik, Malik Organizations: Fox News, CNBC, PublicSq, New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, Twitter, Republican, Systems, Former U.S ., U.S . Chamber of Commerce, Amazon, Chamber of Commerce, Colombier Locations: PublicSq, Capital

☆ Tucker Carlson says he has 'no plans to get involved' in the House GOP speaker race despite bad blood with frontrunner Tom Emmer
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. Tom Emmer is widely seen as the frontrunner for the GOP nomination for speaker of the House. But some in Trump's orbit don't like him, and he's got bad blood with Tucker Carlson. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementThe bad blood between Emmer and Carlson is somewhat convoluted. On Friday, House Republicans voted to remove Jordan after he put up the worst showing for the majority party's speaker nominee since before the Civil War.

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☆ Mitt Romney thought Sean Hannity was 'consumed' with trying to be like Tucker Carlson — but wasn't as effective as his fellow host: new book
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new book about Sen. Mitt Romney details his interactions with Fox News host Sean Hannity. Romney and Hannity were allies, but the TV host turned on the senator over his anti-MAGA posture. Romney believed Hannity was obsessed with how Tucker Carlson had dethroned him in ratings, per the book. AdvertisementAdvertisementGOP Sen. Mitt Romney believed Fox News host Sean Hannity was "consumed" with his colleague Tucker Carlson beating him in TV ratings, according to a new book about the Utah lawmaker. Hannity told Romney, per Coppins.

Persons: Sen, Mitt Romney, Sean Hannity, Romney, Hannity, MAGA, Tucker Carlson, —, Sean, McKay Coppins, Coppins, Carlson, Donald Trump, Tucker, Carlson's, Hunter Biden's, Biden, Mitt Organizations: Fox News, Service, The, CNN, Fox, GOP, MSNBC Locations: Utah, Washington, Ukrainian

☆ Mitt Romney says Ron DeSantis 'looks like he's got a toothache' when smiling for selfies with Iowa voters: 'There's just no warmth at all'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In a forthcoming book, the Utah senator says DeSantis "looks like he's got a toothache" in selfies. He also pondered whether DeSantis, who's "smarter than Trump," is ultimately more dangerous. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "He looks like he's got a toothache," Romney observed about DeSantis' selfies with voters in Iowa, adding of DeSantis generally: "There's just no warmth at all."

Persons: Sen, Mitt Romney, Ron, he's, —, Ron DeSantis, McKay Coppins, Romney, Donald, Trump, DeSantis Organizations: Trump, Service, Florida Gov, Utah Republican, POLITICO Locations: Utah, selfies, Iowa, Romney

☆ Tucker Carlson says he's got nothing to do with ads for a Russian state TV show bearing his name
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Video of an apparent ad for a Russian state TV show bearing Tucker Carlson's name has popped up online. But Carlson told Insider that it's not true, and he had never even heard of the channel before. Carlson told Insider over a text message when asked if he had partnered with Russian state TV. "I'd never ever heard of the TV channel before some reporter texted me about it this morning," he added. When asked if he would ever consider partnering with Russian state TV, Carlson replied, "Of course not.

Persons: Tucker, Carlson, Francis Scarr, Scarr, Tucker Carlson, he's, I'd, texted, I'm Organizations: Service, Fox News, Russian, BBC, Twitter Locations: Russia, Wall, Silicon

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ray Epps, a onetime Donald Trump supporter who was the target of a right-wing conspiracy theory about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack that forced him into hiding, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot. After the riot, he became the focus of a conspiracy theory — echoed by right-wing news outlets — that he was a secret government agent who incited the Capitol attack. Epps said he heard from a relative shortly after he returned home from Washington that his picture was on an FBI website. Soon after, Epps contacted the FBI to provide his information and his attorney told investigators he wanted to cooperate with the investigation. Roughly 670 people have pleaded guilty, and of those 480 pleaded to misdemeanor charges, according to an Associated Press analysis of court records.

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☆ Tucker Carlson says Ron DeSantis did not kick his dog
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A new book claims that Ron DeSantis pushed — and possibly kicked — Tucker Carlson's dog under a table. "DeSantis pushed the dog under the table. The book also claims that Carlson came away from the meeting believing that DeSantis was a "fascist." Asked about the claims, DeSantis campaign spokesman Andrew Romeo also issued a strong denial. "Some will say or write anything to attack Ron DeSantis because they know he presents a threat to their worldview."

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☆ Tucker Carlson claims we're 'speeding toward assassination' of Trump, amping up baseless far-right conspiracy theory
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tucker Carlson baselessly claimed that the political establishment is plotting to assassinate Donald Trump. The conspiracy theory has been growing in traction among far-right figures. The former Fox News host peddled the conspiracy theory in an interview with anti-woke comedian Adam Carolla posted on Wednesday. The conspiracy theory has been amplified by prominent far-right figures such as Infowars' Alex Jones and former Fox News host Dan Bongino, according to NBC News. Bongino claimed that the "plot to take out Trump is metastasizing" in a recent podcast episode titled "Speeding Towards Assassination?"

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☆ Even Tucker Carlson thinks Trump is too old to be president again
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tucker Carlson also thinks Trump and Biden are too old to be president. "I agree 100%," Carlson told Portnoy in the latest episode of Carlson's Twitter show that was posted on Thursday night. Portnoy, who interviewed Trump at the White House during his presidency, said that while he thinks "both Trump and Biden are too old" that Biden is somehow worse. As for Trump, Portnoy argued that the former president should have participated in the first GOP presidential debate. Representatives for Biden, Trump, and McConnell did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

Persons: Tucker Carlson, Trump, Biden, Carlson, Dave Portnoy's, Portnoy, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, McConnell, Brian P, Monahan, Sen, Dianne Feinstein, Gray, it's Trump Organizations: Barstool Sports, Service, Fox News, White, Trump, Capitol, Republican, California Democrat, Fox, Biden Locations: Wall, Silicon, California

☆ NFL roundup: Colts use big 4th quarter to storm past Bears
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

[1/5] Aug 19, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) after the game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. Beathard completed 12 of 20 passes for 138 yards with one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars (2-0). Nate Sudfeld completed 9 of 18 passes for 80 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Lions (1-1). Teammate John Wolford was 4-for-4 for 57 yards before leaving the game with a neck injury in the third quarter. With Aaron Rodgers sitting out the game, Jets backup quarterback Zach Wilson completed 9 of 13 passes for 70 yards.

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☆ Trump would have to serve 5 years in prison before he can be pardoned in Georgia criminal case, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Georgia is a rare state that gives pardon power to an independent board instead of the governor. The board also doesn't have the power to grant preemptive pardons, which is bad news for Trump. Unlike in his two federal criminal cases, Trump can't expect a Republican president to pardon him before or after he goes to trial. Nor can he rely on a Republican governor in Georgia to pardon him and get rid of the criminal charges. Georgia is one of five states that doesn't grant pardon power to the governor.

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☆ NFL roundup: Saints sneak past Chiefs in final minute
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Chiefs trailed 17-7 at halftime, but Shane Buechele completed touchdown passes to Justyn Ross and Kekoa Crawford during the third quarter to put Kansas City ahead. It was 24-17 until Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener found Ellis Merriweather for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 1:20 remaining in the game. But Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun tried a screen past left and Phillips, a defensive lineman, tipped it down to himself to give the Saints the ball in field-goal range. His 9-yard pass to Keelan Cole Sr. with 34 seconds left in the second quarter put the Raiders ahead 14-7. It tied the game at 7-7 with 8:29 left in the second quarter.

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☆ Chris Christie knocks Tucker Carlson when asked if he would go on his Twitter show: 'I go to places that have real ratings and real listeners'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chris Christie knocked Tucker Carlson when asked if he would appear on his new show. Christie said he prefers programs "that have real ratings and real listeners." Chris Christie said on Thursday that he's unlikely to appear on Tucker Carlson's new Twitter show anytime soon. "And so I go to places that have real ratings and real listeners like yours here. Hewitt said Levin is a respected voice among the conservative voters Christie would need to win the GOP presidential nomination.

Persons: Chris Christie, Tucker Carlson, Christie, Carlson, Tucker, I'm, Hugh Hewitt, Hewitt, Mark Levin's, Hugh, you'd, Mark Levin, Levin, there's, I've, Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman Organizations: Elon, Twitter, Service, Former New Jersey Gov, Fox News, Save, Obama White, New, MSNBC, CNN, Republican Locations: Wall, Silicon, New Jersey, America

☆ Tucker Carlson could see Rebekah Mercer, Peter Thiel invest in his media company
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson could see two of the wealthiest GOP business megadonors, Rebekah Mercer and Peter Thiel, invest in his new media company, according to people familiar with the matter. Mercer has spoken with Carlson since his April departure from Fox News about possibly investing in his as yet unnamed media company, sources told CNBC. Thiel has hinted to allies that he could invest in the venture after hearing from Carlson's side, these people added. Shortly after leaving Fox, Carlson began hosting an episodic show on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Rebekah Mercer and Peter Thiel have for years been separate investors in a diverse array of conservative startups.

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☆ MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani hits 36th homer as Angels beat Pirates
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Devers capped the scoring by hitting a solo home run -- his 24th homer of the season -- in the seventh inning. New York's Carlos Carrasco (3-4) allowed five runs on 10 hits in 2 1/3 innings (58 pitches). Yankees 8, Royals 5Anthony Rizzo hit his first homer in over two months and collected a season-high four hits as host New York beat Kansas City. He yielded those four runs on six hits and struck out six in six innings to pick up the win. Oakland's Luis Medina was pulled after five innings, having given up just one run on two hits.

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☆ Tucker Carlson's replacement Jesse Watters drew big numbers in Fox News' 8 p.m. time slot — but he couldn't beat Carlson out of the gate
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Sindhu Sundar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jesse Watters' show on the 8 p.m. slot had about 2.5 million viewers, Fox News said, citing Nielsen. But the number was lower than the reported 3.1 million viewers Tucker Carlson drew in last summer. Tucker Carlson's replacement drew big numbers in his debut in the 8 p.m. time slot on Fox News, but he couldn't beat Carlson's past viewership right off the bat. Jesse Watters' show, "Jesse Watters Primetime," aired Monday on what was once Tucker Carlson's time slot and had 2.5 million viewers, according to Fox News, which cited data from Nielsen Media Research. But Watters' show was "the most-watched program on cable news in primetime" on Monday, according to a statement by Fox News.

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☆ Tucker Carlson's show on Twitter makes ad deal with anti-ESG shopping app
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson's new Twitter show has landed one of its first advertisers. Carlson agreed to a seven-figure advertising deal with Public Square (PublicSq. Carlson's show appears to match well with the conservative leanings of Public Square. The Public Square ads are expected to start appearing on Carlson's show in late August. A February press release for the merger said the deal "is expected to provide up to $158.5 million in cash" to Public Square.

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☆ An irate Tucker Carlson in heated clash with Mike Pence over US support Ukraine, former VP jabs back
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tucker Carlson and Mike Pence clashed over US support of Ukraine. "I sincerely wonder how a Christian leader could support the arrest of Christians for having different views," Carlson said. Pence appeared on the back foot during the exchange, allowing Carlson to sway the conversation toward his own narrative on Ukraine. The former vice president has gone against other GOP presidential candidates, including Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump, by disagreeing that the US should scale back its involvement in the war. Ron DeSantis, South Carolina's Sen. Tim Scott, former Vice President Mike Pence, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov.

Persons: Tucker Carlson, Mike Pence, Carlson, Pence, who've, Carlson's, Pence's, Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, Bob Vander Plaats, South Carolina's Sen, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Vivek Ramaswamy Organizations: Service, Fox News, GOP, Ukrainian, Florida Gov, Arkansas Gov, Republican Locations: Ukraine, Wall, Silicon, Iowa, Kyiv, Russia, United States, America, Ukrainian, Des Moines , Iowa, South, Arkansas

☆ US Republican 2024 hopefuls defend Ukraine support at Iowa conservative forum
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( James Oliphant | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a campaign event in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S., July 7, 2023. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina both argued that it remains vital for the United States to push back against Russian aggression. The United States has provided billions of dollars worth of weapons to Ukraine following Russia's February 2022 invasion. Pence appeared visibly frustrated by Carlson's assertions that the United States lacked a national interest in the Ukraine war. The ultimate goal for the United States, DeSantis added, should be "a sustainable peace in Europe," but he was not specific about how achieve that.

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☆ Tucker Carlson and his former college roommate are reportedly looking to raise 'hundreds of millions' to launch a new media company
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Gabriel Rivera | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tucker Carlson is teaming up with his Daily Caller cofounder to raise money for a new media venture, WSJ reported. The former college roommates want to build the platform off of Carlson's Twitter videos. Tucker Carlson has moved on from Fox News — and has his sights set on a media empire all his own. Carlson and Neil Patel, his former college roommate and fellow Daily Caller cofounder, are looking to raise "hundreds of millions of dollars" for a new business venture, The Wall Street Journal reported. In the lawsuit, Epps alleged that "Fox, and particularly Mr. Carlson, commenced a years-long campaign spreading falsehoods about Epps."

Persons: Tucker Carlson, Carlson, Neil Patel, Patel, Ray Epps, Epps, Fox Organizations: Fox News, Dominion Voting Systems, Street Journal, Twitter, Elon, Trinity College, Trump

☆ Trump supporter sues Fox News alleging Tucker Carlson defamed him by calling him an FBI informant who incited January 6 riot
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ray Epps sued Fox News, saying host-turned-Twitter vlogger Tucker Carlson defamed him. Carlson accused him of being an FBI informant who incited the Capitol riot. According to the lawsuit, Epps and his wife, Robyn Epps, both listened to Fox News push falsehoods about the results of the 2020 election. "The lies that Fox told were heard by Ray and Robyn Epps, loyal Fox viewers and fans of Tucker Carlson and other Fox personalities," the lawsuit says. The conspiracy theory about Epps has been frequently advanced by Tucker Carlson, a Twitter vlogger who was fired by Fox News in April.

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☆ The number of views for Tucker Carlson's new show on Twitter has dropped by 86% since its launch
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Katie Hawkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tucker Carlson first launched Tucker on Twitter after Fox News ousted him in April 2023. Earlier this year, Tucker Carlson went from Fox News' most popular primetime host to a fired ex-employee. His first show garnered more than 26 million "video views," a Twitter metric that counts a view as anyone who watches a video for more than 2 seconds. His most recent show, for instance, only got 3.8 million video views. Tucker Carlson did not respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Tucker Carlson, Tucker, It's, That's, Matt Binder, Carlson, Carlson's, Elon Musk Organizations: Twitter, Fox News, Morning, . Fox News, Dominion Voting, Fox, Dominion, New York Times, Elon

[1/2] A Fox News channel sign is seen on a television vehicle outside the News Corporation building in New York City, in New York, U.S. November 8, 2017. The deal follows Fox's April 18 agreement to pay Dominion $787.5 million to settle the voting-technology company's defamation suit in Delaware. In firing her, Fox said her legal claims were "riddled with false allegations against Fox and our employees." She had also sought unspecified damages in a similar lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court, which she dismissed in May. The program on which Grossberg worked, "Tucker Carlson Tonight," was the top-rated prime-time U.S. cable TV news show.

Persons: Shannon Stapleton, Abby Grossberg, Tanvir Rahman, Tucker Carlson, Dominion, Grossberg, Carlson, “, ” Grossberg, Fox, ” Dominion, Gretchen Whitmer, Tudor Dixon, octogenarian, Nancy Pelosi, Maria Bartiromo, Kevin McCarthy, Helen Coster, Doina Chiacu, Leslie Adler Organizations: Fox, News Corporation, REUTERS, Fox Corp, Fox News, Voting, Dominion, Delaware Superior Court, Democratic, Republican, U.S ., Thomson Locations: New York City, New York, U.S, Delaware, Manhattan, Delaware Superior, Grossberg's Manhattan

☆ Fox News agrees to pay $12 million to settle ex-producer's lawsuit alleging 'sexist' work environment
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Fox News agreed to pay $12 million to settle a hostile workplace lawsuit from Abby Grossberg. Grossberg alleged she experienced a "sexist" environment at Fox and says lawyers coerced her testimony for Dominion's lawsuit. One lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleged rampant workplace sexism. Grossberg withdrew her Delaware lawsuit shortly after Fox agreed to settle Dominion's lawsuit for the record-breaking sum of $787.5 million. Grossberg's case threw a wrench in the lawsuit between Dominion and Fox News.

Persons: Abby Grossberg, Grossberg, —, Maria Bartiromo, Tucker Carlson, Parisis Filippatos, Nancy Pelosi, Rudy Giuliani, Carlson, Kevin McCarthy, Wells, Jack Smith, Donald Trump's, Filippatos Organizations: Fox News, Fox, Trump, Service, News, New York Times, Network, Dominion Voting Systems, New, Dominion, Republican, Times Locations: Manhattan, Delaware, New York, Smartmatic

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