The Rise of Fox News | Plus: Ed Helms and More Daily Show Alums on Sparring With Fox News

As the country marched to war after 9/11, The Daily Show satirized the complicity and hypocrisy of major news outlets—especially Fox News. In this exclusive episode for Slate Plus members, Slow Burn’s Josh Levin talks with three former staffers—correspondent Ed Helms, head writer Ben Karlin, and writer Chris Regan—about the art of poking fun at Fox. This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive Slow Burn episodes, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen.