Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson knows how to get and keep an audience. Amid his recent criticism of US President Donald Trump, the controversial podcast host has drawn in fans from unexpected parts of the political spectrum. This week on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop, we look at Carlson's history, influence and ambition. Our guest is The New Yorker's Jason Zengerle, author of "Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unravelling of the Conservative Mind."
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Try again SCOOP © FRANCE 24 11:50 Issued on: 08/05/2026 - 15:56 11:50 min Share From the show Reading time 1 min Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson knows how to get and keep an audience. Amid his recent criticism of US President Donald Trump, the controversial podcast host has drawn in fans from unexpected parts of the political spectrum. This week on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop, we look at Carlson's history, influence and ambition. Our guest is The New Yorker's Jason Zengerle, author of "Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unravelling of the Conservative Mind." By: William HILDERBRANDT Advertising Related keywords Donald Trump Fox News media Social media USA



