Influence of Fox & Friends on Media

The video explores the influence of Fox & Friends on President Trump, highlighting how the show has become a significant source of information and influence for him. Matt Gertz's research shows a pattern of Trump's tweets aligning with Fox & Friends segments. The show has evolved to actively influence Trump's behavior, as seen in incidents like the FISA bill debate. This feedback loop gives Fox & Friends substantial power in shaping media narratives, despite its reputation for inaccuracies.

What transformation did Fox & Friends undergo according to the introduction?

• From a comedy show to a significant influence on Trump

• From a news show to a comedy show

• From a local show to an international show

• From a political show to a sports show

What did Matt Gertz discover about Trump's tweets?

• They often correlated with Fox & Friends segments

• They were mostly about sports

• They were scheduled in advance

• They were written by his staff

What did Trump often do after watching Fox & Friends?

• He would write a blog post

• He would ignore the show

• He would tweet about the segments

• He would call the hosts

How did Fox & Friends change its approach after the election?

• By focusing more on international news

• By using more advisory language towards Trump

• By increasing its focus on entertainment

• By reducing its airtime

What did the Vox study find about Fox & Friends' language post-election?

• It became more advisory towards Trump

• It focused more on sports

• It became more neutral

• It became less political

How did Fox & Friends react to knowing Trump was watching?

• They stopped airing

• They changed their time slot

• They joked about it

• They ignored it

What was the result of Fox & Friends' segment on the FISA bill?

• Trump ignored the segment

• Trump supported the bill without changes

• Trump initially criticized the bill, then backtracked

• The bill was immediately passed

What was the impact of Fox & Friends on Trump's policy decisions?

• It made him more popular

• It only affected his speeches

• It sometimes led to policy reversals

• No impact at all

What role does Fox & Friends play in shaping media narratives?

• It has no influence on media narratives

• It often sets the agenda for other media outlets

• It only influences local news

• It focuses solely on entertainment

What is a potential risk of Fox & Friends' influence?

• It could lead to more accurate news

• It might spread misinformation

• It could make the show less popular

• It might reduce Trump's tweets