Fox News

“I consider Roger Ailes to be one of the most fascinating, consequential figures in contemporary American life. I wrote this book to shed light on the full scope of his talents and power, which have found their fullest expression at Fox News.”
 — Ya burnt.

I can’t quite put my finger on it but for some reason this essay, “How ‘Minority Report’ Trapped Us In A World Of Bad Interfaces,” seems timelier than ever. Maybe it’s something in the air.

Awl pal Meghan Keane explains how Fox News turned her into a “TV slut.” (Hint: It involves makeup.)

A shocking study on misinformation in the 2010 election has found that “Fox News viewers are the most misinformed of any news consumers.” I’ll give you all a moment to retrieve your mandibles from the carpet.

Going off twitter. Let me know when the liberals joking about the Holocaust (in response to Ailes’ comments) stop. All of it is awful.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3yzEfqgbOo

The purpose of the press, writes an excitable James Fallows, “is supposed to be giving reality a better chance.” But who the hell wants that? I’d much…

It has been brought to our attention that John Adams-yes, the composer-is also a blogger. Well bowl me over. Here is a new post from him about watching Fox News on someone else’s screen whilst on Jet Blue…