Elon Musk to fund new anti-woke show with Tucker Carlson: “We need more journalists like Tucker Carlson and less like Rachel Maddow” Sally Rose Published on September 20, 2024, under Football
In a surprising but somehow inevitable twist, tech mogul Elon Musk has announced plans to fund a new anti-woke show starring none other than controversial conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. The show, tentatively titled Truth Unleashed , promises to be a hard-hitting expose of everything that’s wrong with “woke culture,” left-wing media, and, of course, the “deep state.” According to Musk, it’s exactly the kind of journalism the world needs right now.
“We need more journalists like Tucker Carlson and less like Rachel Maddow,” Musk said at a press conference that felt more like a TED talk than a typical media event. “Tucker speaks truth to power. He’s not afraid to tackle the tough issues and tell it like it is, unlike some who care more about their feelings than the facts.”
The union of Musk and Carlson is the kind of collaboration that sends shockwaves through the political and media landscape. One is a billionaire entrepreneur with a penchant for rockets, electric cars and the occasional Twitter controversy. The other is a sharp-tongued political commentator whose late-night rants have won him legions of devoted followers and an equal number of detractors.
With Truth Unleashed , Musk and Carlson aim to create a media powerhouse that presents itself as the antithesis of traditional media outlets like CNN and MSNBC, which they believe have been overrun by “woke culture” and “censorship.”
“Too many so-called journalists today are more concerned with appeasing the Twitter mobs than reporting the news,” Carlson said in a promotional video for the show. “That’s why this show will be different. No censorship, no political correctness, just the truth, raw and unfiltered.”
Musk, for his part, is putting his money where his mouth is. Reports indicate the tech titan has committed $100 million to the production of the show, which will air on Musk’s own media platform, rumored to be an expansion of his controversial social network, X.
Of course, Truth Unleashed ’s announcement has generated mixed reactions. Conservative circles are celebrating it as the perfect antidote to a media environment they believe is dominated by leftist narratives. On the other hand, critics, particularly those of a more progressive bent, are less enthusiastic.
One Twitter user joked: “Elon Musk funding Tucker Carlson’s new show is like Jeff Bezos funding a flat Earth documentary. Two guys with too much money and not enough common sense.”
But Musk is not deterred by the criticism. “I’m used to it,” he said, shrugging off the criticism. “People said the same thing when I launched SpaceX, and look where we are now, flying to Mars and beyond. Truth Unleashed is going to do the same thing for journalism. It will take us beyond the usual partisan nonsense and give people what they really want: the cold, hard truth.”
So what exactly will Truth Unleashed offer its avid audience? Early reports suggest the show will tackle a range of hot-button issues, from cancel culture to climate change denial, with Carlson’s signature mix of fiery rhetoric and controversial opinions. No topic will be left untouched in the quest to “humiliate progressives.”
A rumored segment of the show, titled “Woke Watch,” will feature Carlson reviewing the week’s most “egregious” examples of political correctness, from gender-neutral bathrooms to Hollywood’s latest virtue signaling. According to producers, it will be a “hilarious but sober” reminder of how far America has come from its roots.
Another segment, “Space Karen,” will see Musk make occasional guest appearances, offering his take on current events while also promoting his latest ventures in space exploration, Neuralink or whatever he’s working on that week. “We’re going to mix journalism with innovation,” Musk explained. “Why limit ourselves to earthly problems when we can tackle woke culture and colonize Mars at the same time?”
Not one to take public criticism without responding, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow responded to Musk’s comments with a wry retort. “I guess I’m flattered that Elon Musk thinks of me enough to mention me in his press conference,” Maddow said during her nightly broadcast. “I just hope Tucker’s new show can handle a little fact-checking, or else it might be a very short broadcast.”
Despite the criticism, Carlson remains resolute, promising that Truth Unleashed will be “the most honest, unfiltered show on television.” He added: “We’re going to expose the lies that the mainstream media doesn’t want you to know. No more pandering, no more political correctness. Just the facts, and a little common sense.”
With Truth Unleashed set to launch next year, many are wondering whether this will mark the beginning of a new era in media or simply be another footnote in the continuing culture war. Some experts argue that while Carlson’s appeal to a conservative base is undeniable, the show may struggle to attract a broader audience.
“At the end of the day, people tune into shows that reflect their values, and Carlson’s values don’t necessarily align with mainstream America,” said one media analyst. “ Truth Unleashed may carve out a niche for itself, but it’s hard to imagine it becoming a
