About
Tucker Carlson is an American conservative political commentator, known for his highly rated show on Fox News. Born in San Francisco, he studied history at Trinity College. After starting as a journalist at The Weekly Standard, he co-hosted CNN's Crossfire and hosted a show on MSNBC. In 2010, he co-founded the news website The Daily Caller. From 2016 to 2023, he hosted Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News, becoming one of the most influential figures in conservative media. Fired in 2023, he launched a show on X and a podcast. In 2024, he interviewed Vladimir Putin.
* 1969-05-16
Major works
- Politicians, Partisans and Parasites: My Adventures in Cable News (2003)book
Key milestones
- 2001Co-hosted CNN's Crossfire until 2005.
- 2016Began hosting Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News.
- 2023Fired from Fox News on April 24.
Themes
ConservatismMediaAmerican politicsFree speechImmigration
Sources: britannica.com · nytimes.com · bbc.co.uk