The Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It.

The episode investigates Fox News' rise to prominence, focusing on its coverage of the 2000 presidential election. It highlights the network's early struggles and its controversial decision to project George W. Bush as the winner in Florida before other networks. The episode explores the role of John Ellis, Bush's cousin, in leading Fox's decision team, raising questions about potential bias. It also examines how Fox News shifted its coverage of Bush's DUI arrest, initially reporting the news but later focusing on the Democratic source who revealed it. The narrative suggests that Fox's actions influenced other networks and contributed to a perception of Bush as the presumed president-elect.