Fox News and CNN have announced major changes to their programming, with Fox ousting commentator Tucker Carlson and CNN firing TV anchor and journalist Don Lemon. While on other networks he was the sole host, Carlson co-hosted “Crossfire” on CNN with University of Texas alumnus Paul Begala. How Paul Belaga and Tucker Carlson joined 'Crossfire' on CNNIn 2001, Mary Matlin exited from “Crossfire” to join President George W. Bush’s presidential administration, providing an opening for Carlson to join the program. Begala said the full critique from Stewart, who labeled both Begala and Carlson as "partisan hacks" on the program, came after the episode was recorded. "The show went off the rails and Stewart, who began by denouncing our hostile environment, was within minutes calling Tucker Carlson 'a dick.'

Source: CNN April 24, 2023 21:08 UTC