Tucker Carlson Biography, Controversies, and Latest Interview with Masoud Pezeshkian

Major Turning Points in Carlson’s Career

CNN and the Jon Stewart Confrontation

In 2004, Carlson appeared on CNN’s Crossfire, where comedian Jon Stewart criticized the show for promoting media polarization. Stewart’s famous “Point, Counterpoint” segment challenged the show’s format, accusing it of contributing to partisan division. The confrontation was highly publicized, and CNN’s president later announced the show’s cancellation, citing Stewart’s critique.

Moving to PBS and MSNBC

Carlson then hosted Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered on PBS in 2004, aiming to present conservative viewpoints to a liberal audience. The show was short-lived, canceled after a year. He later hosted The Tucker Show on MSNBC from 2005 to 2008, gaining further exposure as a conservative commentator.

July 8, 2025 | 5:36 pm