August 31, 2025 • 3 mins
Tucker Carlson continues to maintain a prominent role in the conservative media landscape, with recent developments reflecting both new directions in his business activities and his ongoing influence in political discourse. The most significant news is his growing connection with 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm that describes itself as anti-ESG and dedicated to backing conservative and “anti-woke” initiatives. According to Le Monde and updated information from the 1789 Capital website, the firm has recently reiterated its support for Carlson's media company, Last Country Inc., which now runs the website for the Tucker Carlson Network. This network remains a focal point for some of the parallel conservative economy efforts backed by several influential investors, including Rebekah Mercer and, as announced just after the 2024 election, Donald Trump Jr., who joined 1789 Capital as a partner. The fund, which already manages roughly $150 million, has signaled its intention to continue supporting Carlson’s and other similar ventures as part of their push to reshape conservative media and technology platforms.
In terms of media appearances and statements, Carlson has remained active via his network, releasing new interviews and commentary that continue to draw significant attention and response from supporters and critics alike. While specifics on his most recent public remarks are not available at the time of recording, his programming frequently trends across social media and draws engagement from a mix of high-profile political allies and adversaries. He has also remained a prominent topic across Fox News and rival networks, where his commentary and media projects are frequently referenced in broader debates about journalism, misinformation, and political polarization.
There have been no major legal developments directly involving Carlson in the past few days, and coverage of his business continues to focus more on the strategic and financial implications of his alignment with investors aiming to build a so-called parallel economy. This alliance has sparked considerable discussion about the influence of alternative conservative media and the increasing push within right-leaning circles to create media infrastructure as a counterbalance to established outlets.
Reactions to Carlson’s commentary—and by extension, his broader influence—remain sharply divided. Critics on the left and some on the right argue that his platform amplifies divisive rhetoric and questionable information, while his allies praise his willingness to confront major media narratives and offer a platform to perspectives they claim are marginalized elsewhere. Prominent figures in politics and media continue to engage with Carlson’s work, sometimes appearing on his program or referencing his influence when addressing broader debates about free speech, censorship, and the purpose of journalism in today's polarized environment.
As for the larger implications, Carlson’s ongoing projects and his partnership with financially robust backers highlight how he continues to impact the shape of conservative media and its intersection with politics and business. His interactions with figures like Donald Trump Jr. and alignment with venture funds such as 1789 Capital underscore his shift from traditional cable news to a broader, cross-platform media and activism strategy. The debates surrounding his influence, the reach of his new ventures, and their potential to reshape media norms remain highly active both within and outside conservative circles.
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In terms of media appearances and statements, Carlson has remained active via his network, releasing new interviews and commentary that continue to draw significant attention and response from supporters and critics alike. While specifics on his most recent public remarks are not available at the time of recording, his programming frequently trends across social media and draws engagement from a mix of high-profile political allies and adversaries. He has also remained a prominent topic across Fox News and rival networks, where his commentary and media projects are frequently referenced in broader debates about journalism, misinformation, and political polarization.
There have been no major legal developments directly involving Carlson in the past few days, and coverage of his business continues to focus more on the strategic and financial implications of his alignment with investors aiming to build a so-called parallel economy. This alliance has sparked considerable discussion about the influence of alternative conservative media and the increasing push within right-leaning circles to create media infrastructure as a counterbalance to established outlets.
Reactions to Carlson’s commentary—and by extension, his broader influence—remain sharply divided. Critics on the left and some on the right argue that his platform amplifies divisive rhetoric and questionable information, while his allies praise his willingness to confront major media narratives and offer a platform to perspectives they claim are marginalized elsewhere. Prominent figures in politics and media continue to engage with Carlson’s work, sometimes appearing on his program or referencing his influence when addressing broader debates about free speech, censorship, and the purpose of journalism in today's polarized environment.
As for the larger implications, Carlson’s ongoing projects and his partnership with financially robust backers highlight how he continues to impact the shape of conservative media and its intersection with politics and business. His interactions with figures like Donald Trump Jr. and alignment with venture funds such as 1789 Capital underscore his shift from traditional cable news to a broader, cross-platform media and activism strategy. The debates surrounding his influence, the reach of his new ventures, and their potential to reshape media norms remain highly active both within and outside conservative circles.
Thank you for tuning in to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast. Be sure to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Tucker Carlson continues to maintain a prominent role in the
conservative media landscape, with recent developments reflecting both new directions
in his business activities and his ongoing influence and political discourse.
The most significant news is his growing connection with seventeen
eighty nine Capital, a venture capital firm that describes itself
as anti ESG and dedicated to backing conservative and anti
(00:24):
woke initiatives. According to Lamond, an updated information from the
seventeen eighty nine Capital website, the firm has recently reiterated
its support for Carlson's media company, Last Country, Inc. Which
now runs the website for the Tucker Carlson Network. This
network remains a focal point for some of the parallel
conservative economy efforts backed by several influential investors, including Rebecca
(00:46):
Mercer and, as announced just after the twenty twenty four election,
Donald Trump Junior, who joined seventeen eighty nine Capital as
a partner. The fund, which already manages roughly one hundred
fifty million dollars, has six killed its intention to continue
supporting Carlson's and other similar ventures as part of their
push to reshape conservative media and technology platforms in terms
(01:08):
of media appearances and statements, Carlson has remained active via
his network, releasing new interviews and commentary that continue to
draw significant attention and response from supporters and critics alike.
While specifics on his most recent public remarks are not
available at the time of recording, his programming frequently trends
across social media and draws engagement from a mix of
(01:30):
high profile political allies and adversaries. He has also remained
a prominent topic across Fox News and rival networks, where
his commentary and media projects are frequently referenced in broader
debates about journalism, misinformation, and political polarization. There have been
no major legal developments directly involving Carlson in the past
few days, and coverage of his business continues to focus
(01:53):
more on the strategic and financial implications of his alignment
with investors aiming to build a so called parallel economy.
This alliance has sparked considerable discussion about the influence of
alternative conservative media and the increasing push within right leaning
circles to create media infrastructure as a counterbalance to established outlets.
(02:13):
Reactions to Carlson's commentary and by extension, his broader influence
remained sharply divided. Critics on the left and some on
the right argue that his platform amplifies device rhetoric and
questionable information, while his allies praise his willingness to confront
major media narratives and offer a platform to perspectives they
claim are marginalized Elsewhere, Prominent figures and politics and media
(02:37):
continue to engage with Carlson's work, sometimes appearing on his
program or referencing his influence when addressing broader debates about
free speech, censorship, and the purpose of journalism in today's
polarized environment. As for the larger implications, Carlson's ongoing projects
and his partnership with financially robust backers highlight how he
(02:57):
continues to impact the shape of conservative media and its
intersection with politics and business. His interactions with figures like
Donald Trump Junior and alignment with venture funds such as
seventeen eighty nine Capital underscore his shift from traditional cable
news to a broader, cross platform media and activism strategy.
The debate surrounding his influence, the reach of his new ventures,
(03:21):
and their potential to reshape media norms remain highly active,
both within and outside conservative circles. Thank you for tuning
in to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast. Be sure
to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet
Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot ai
Tucker Carlson continues to maintain a prominent role in the
conservative media landscape, with recent developments reflecting both new directions
in his business activities and his ongoing influence and political discourse.
The most significant news is his growing connection with seventeen
eighty nine Capital, a venture capital firm that describes itself
as anti ESG and dedicated to backing conservative and anti
(00:24):
woke initiatives. According to Lamond, an updated information from the
seventeen eighty nine Capital website, the firm has recently reiterated
its support for Carlson's media company, Last Country, Inc. Which
now runs the website for the Tucker Carlson Network. This
network remains a focal point for some of the parallel
conservative economy efforts backed by several influential investors, including Rebecca
(00:46):
Mercer and, as announced just after the twenty twenty four election,
Donald Trump Junior, who joined seventeen eighty nine Capital as
a partner. The fund, which already manages roughly one hundred
fifty million dollars, has six killed its intention to continue
supporting Carlson's and other similar ventures as part of their
push to reshape conservative media and technology platforms in terms
(01:08):
of media appearances and statements, Carlson has remained active via
his network, releasing new interviews and commentary that continue to
draw significant attention and response from supporters and critics alike.
While specifics on his most recent public remarks are not
available at the time of recording, his programming frequently trends
across social media and draws engagement from a mix of
(01:30):
high profile political allies and adversaries. He has also remained
a prominent topic across Fox News and rival networks, where
his commentary and media projects are frequently referenced in broader
debates about journalism, misinformation, and political polarization. There have been
no major legal developments directly involving Carlson in the past
few days, and coverage of his business continues to focus
(01:53):
more on the strategic and financial implications of his alignment
with investors aiming to build a so called parallel economy.
This alliance has sparked considerable discussion about the influence of
alternative conservative media and the increasing push within right leaning
circles to create media infrastructure as a counterbalance to established outlets.
(02:13):
Reactions to Carlson's commentary and by extension, his broader influence
remained sharply divided. Critics on the left and some on
the right argue that his platform amplifies device rhetoric and
questionable information, while his allies praise his willingness to confront
major media narratives and offer a platform to perspectives they
claim are marginalized Elsewhere, Prominent figures and politics and media
(02:37):
continue to engage with Carlson's work, sometimes appearing on his
program or referencing his influence when addressing broader debates about
free speech, censorship, and the purpose of journalism in today's
polarized environment. As for the larger implications, Carlson's ongoing projects
and his partnership with financially robust backers highlight how he
(02:57):
continues to impact the shape of conservative media and its
intersection with politics and business. His interactions with figures like
Donald Trump Junior and alignment with venture funds such as
seventeen eighty nine Capital underscore his shift from traditional cable
news to a broader, cross platform media and activism strategy.
The debate surrounding his influence, the reach of his new ventures,
(03:21):
and their potential to reshape media norms remain highly active,
both within and outside conservative circles. Thank you for tuning
in to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast. Be sure
to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet
Please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot ai
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