Roger Ailes’ Rise and Fall Makes Good TV

Allen Barra / Truthdig Jun 29, 2019 "The Loudest Voice," Showtime's in-depth portrait of the creator of Fox News, explains one reason America is in the mess it’s in. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Miss America Pageant to Drop Swimsuit Competition

WAYNE PARRY / The Associated Press Jun 5, 2018 The event began nearly 100 years ago as a bathing beauty contest, but it has run into resistance to the swimsuit, and to a lesser extent, evening gown competitions, which have come to be seen as outdated. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gretchen Carlson Named Chair of Miss America Organization

The Associated Press Jan 1, 2018 The new leadership comes less than two weeks after leaked emails showed CEO Sam Haskell and others disparaging the appearance, intellect and sex lives of former Miss Americas. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rose McGowan Goes Public With Claim That Studio Boss Raped Her

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 15, 2016 The national conversation about sexual assault that was reignited a week ago in relation to GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s personal history has spread into cultural zones beyond politics, as the actress' tweets show. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Will Roger Ailes’ Resignation Affect Fox News?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 24, 2016 The news organization’s founder was forced to resign as chairman Thursday after he was hit with allegations of sexual harassment. But reports of a large severance package and an advisory role in the company have led many to wonder how harsh his punishment really is. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rupert Murdoch May Have to Fire Roger Ailes

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The Best of Jon Stewart’s Battle Against Fox’s Imaginary ‘War on Christmas’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 26, 2013 "The Daily Show's" segment on Fox News' Christmas paranoia doesn't get better than this clip where Jon Stewart takes down both Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly for their absurd statements about nativity scenes and Santa. Whether or not you're celebrating the holiday, take some time to make it jollier with some Stewart inspired laughter. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP’s Demographic Problem, Koch Brothers’ Donors and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 10, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including John Boehner's change of heart on Romney and a re-enactment of a Hamptons fundraiser for "The Great Mittsby." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: McChrystal’s Balls

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2010 What was Gen. Stanley McChrystal thinking when he allowed Rolling Stone reporter Michael Hastings the kind of access that several other members of the media can only marvel about obsessively in this "Daily Show" clip? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )