Why a last-minute order might have led to Fox and Dominion's historic settlement ...Plus, Series of GOP losses and humiliations threaten right-wing bubble

Judge Eric Davis appointed a special master to investigate Fox's pretrial actions in the Dominion lawsuit. It's possible the network didn't want to deal with that.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Why a last-minute order might have led to Fox and Dominion's historic settlement Why a last-minute order might have led to Fox and Dominion's historic settlement Judge Eric Davis appointed a special master to investigate Fox's pretrial actions in the Dominion lawsuit. It's possible the network didn't want to deal with that. MORE Willis attack on fake Georgia electors' lawyer raises intrigue about new developments Alex Wagner reports on a move by Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis to disqualify the lawyer for ten fake Georgia Republican electors in a filing that seems to suggest other developments in that branch of the Georgia investigation. Michael Moore, former U.S. attorney, shares his thoughts on what may be going on.  MORE Willis attack on fake Georgia electors' lawyer raises intrigue about new developments Alex Wagner reports on a move by Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis to disqualify the lawyer for ten fake Georgia Republican electors in a filing that seems to suggest other developments in that branch of the Georgia investigation. Michael Moore, former U.S. attorney, shares his thoughts on what may be going on.  MORE 'Stand your ground' makes dangerous mix of guns and fear of young Black men Alex Wagner looks at how an increase in "stand your ground" laws since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin has created a dangerous, sometimes deadly situation as the proliferation of guns mixes with a media-encouraged fear and suspicion of young Black men. MORE 'Stand your ground' makes dangerous mix of guns and fear of young Black men Alex Wagner looks at how an increase in "stand your ground" laws since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin has created a dangerous, sometimes deadly situation as the proliferation of guns mixes with a media-encouraged fear and suspicion of young Black men. MORE Series of GOP losses and humiliations threaten right-wing bubble Jordan Klepper, who is guest hosting The Daily Show this week, draws upon his experience interviewing Trump supporters in assessing whether the massive Fox settlement with Dominion Voting Systems will penetrate the right-wing media bubble and what it would take to break the Republican base's allegiance to Donald Trump. MORE Series of GOP losses and humiliations threaten right-wing bubble Jordan Klepper, who is guest hosting The Daily Show this week, draws upon his experience interviewing Trump supporters in assessing whether the massive Fox settlement with Dominion Voting Systems will penetrate the right-wing media bubble and what it would take to break the Republican base's allegiance to Donald Trump. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Supreme Court allowing abortion pill restrictions could be utter chaos The Fox News-Dominion settlement isn't the end of Rupert Murdoch's problems WaPo: Florida bans teaching about gender identity in all public schools Politico: 'The justices were kidding themselves': Supreme Court takes up abortion after saying lawmakers should decide NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER