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Before he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America\u2019s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission\u2014and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch.\nWant more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of 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.\nSeason 10 of Slow Burn was written and reported by Josh Levin. It was executive produced by Lizzie Jacobs.\nSlow Burn is produced by Sophie Summergrad, Joel Meyer, and Rosie Belson with help from Patrick Fort, Jacob Fenston, and Julia Russo.\xa0\nDerek John is Slate\u2019s executive producer of narrative podcasts.\nThis season was edited by Susan Matthews and Hillary Frey.\nMerritt Jacob is our senior technical director. Mix and sound design by Joe Plourde.\xa0\nOur theme music was composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Derreck Johnson created the artwork for this season. Episode artwork by Ivylise Simones.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices