Tucker Carlson’s Prayer Talk May Have Led to Fox News Ouster: “That Stuff Freaks Rupert Out”

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Tucker Carlson’s Prayer Talk May Have Led to Fox News Ouster: “That Stuff Freaks Rupert Out”

Good morning from the Hive newsroom! It’s been two days since Fox News gave Tucker Carlson the boot, and everyone is still scratching their head as to why. Gabriel Sherman, however, has a theory: that Carlson’s call to prayer at a recent gala may have freaked Rupert Murdoch out. “He doesn’t like all the spiritual talk,” as one source puts it.

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Tucker Carlson’s Prayer Talk May Have Led to Fox News Ouster: “That Stuff Freaks Rupert Out”

Fox Corp. chair Rupert Murdoch is said to have balked at Carlson’s remarks in a Friday night speech, driving another theory about the prime-time star’s abrupt exit. “He doesn’t like all the spiritual talk,” said a source.

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