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Slow Burn

Slate Podcasts

News, Society & Culture, History, Documentary, Politics

4.6 • 25.1K Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen. Season 10 of Slow Burn was written and reported by Josh Levin. It was executive produced by Lizzie Jacobs. Slow Burn is produced by Sophie Summergrad, Joel Meyer, and Rosie Belson with help from Patrick Fort, Jacob Fenston, and Julia Russo. Derek John is Slate’s executive producer of narrative podcasts. This season was edited by Susan Matthews and Hillary Frey. Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director. Mix and sound design by Joe Plourde. Our theme music was composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Derreck Johnson created the artwork for this season. Episode artwork by Ivylise Simones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is the Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles, California, the side of this year's Book Expo.
0:08.0	Book Expo America was the social gathering for the publishing industry.
0:12.0	And in May 2003, everyone social gathering for the publishing industry.
0:12.6	And in May 2003, everyone was talking about one special event,
0:17.7	a luncheon and author talk televised on C-SPAN 2,
0:21.4	and moderated by former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder.
0:25.0	Going in, it was clear that this wouldn't be an ordinary book panel.
0:29.3	I'm thinking about changing into a black and white uniform and a whistle.
0:32.4	I think I'd be more like a referee, but it's going to be a lot of fun. changing into a black and white uniform at a whistle.
0:32.5	I think I'll be more like a referee,
0:33.8	but it's gonna be a lot of fun.
0:37.6	On the left side of the podium,
0:39.3	wearing a dark suit was a Jewish comedian from Minnesota.
0:43.0	Ladies and gentlemen, Al Franken.
0:46.0	Al Franken had made his name as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live.
0:51.0	Because you're good enough, you're smart enough,
0:55.0	and dog on it, people like you.
0:58.0	After the timeline of our series,
1:01.0	Franken would become a powerful Democratic politician,
1:04.3	getting elected to the US Senate in 2008. He'd resign in 2017 after allegations of
1:10.7	sexual misconduct.
1:13.0	In this moment, in the spring of 2003,
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