Topic: James Murdoch

The 19th News is funded by high-level donors including the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and Quadrivium, a foundation led by James and Catherine Murdoch. James Murdoch recently resigned from the Fox Corporation board and is known for his opposition to Donald Trump. Quadrivium also funds Sci-Line, a service providing curated scientific experts and resources to journalists covering the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tucker Carlson accused The New York Times of attempting to dox his family's home address to intimidate him. Carlson recounted previous incidents where protesters harassed his family at their home. The hosts speculate on Carlson's future at Fox News, suggesting that the network's leadership, including James Murdoch, may be looking to move him to the Fox Nation app.

Democratic consultant James Carville claims that Representative Trey Gowdy and the Benghazi committee are creations of the Koch brothers and Rupert Murdoch intended to damage Hillary Clinton's poll numbers. The hosts debate the partisan nature of the investigation and the sources of campaign funding for both Republicans and Democrats, including donations from Saudi Arabia.

Vice Media CEO Shane Smith appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss the brand's growth among millennials and its "non-political" reporting from conflict zones like ISIS-controlled territory. The hosts deconstruct Smith's claim of not being a "sellout," pointing to significant investments from 21st Century Fox, WPP, and Viacom. They suggest Vice's reporting is often staged or influenced by its mainstream corporate board members.