Tucker Carlson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Tucker Carlson

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tucker Carlson.

Tucker Carlson is an American conservative political commentator known for hosting Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News from 2016 to 2023. He is now the host of Tucker on X and The Tucker Carlson Show. A proponent of Donald Trump, Carlson has become an influential voice in right-wing media, often associated with Trumpism and white grievance politics. His commentary and shows have generated both significant viewership and considerable controversy.

2003: Esquire Profile Nomination

In 2003, Tucker Carlson's Esquire profile on his journey to Liberia garnered a nomination at the National Magazine Awards.

March 2017: Tucker Carlson Tonight Most Watched Cable Program

In March 2017, "Tucker Carlson Tonight" was the most watched cable program in the 9:00 PM time slot.

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October 2018: Release of Ship of Fools

In October 2018, Tucker Carlson's book, "Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution," was released and debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.

Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution
Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution

October 2020: Tucker Carlson Tonight Reaches Record Viewership

By October 2020, "Tucker Carlson Tonight" averaged 5.3 million viewers, becoming the highest of any cable news program in history at that point.

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2020: Tucker Carlson Tonight Becomes Highest-Rated Cable News Show

Beginning the week of June 8–14, 2020, Tucker Carlson Tonight became the highest-rated cable news show in the U.S., with an average of four million viewers.

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2020: Fox News defends Carlson in slander lawsuit

In 2020, Fox News successfully defended Tucker Carlson in a slander lawsuit by Karen McDougal, citing Carlson's use of hyperbole as a rhetorical device.

2021: Carlson included in Time 100

In 2021, Tucker Carlson was included in the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

July 2024: "The Tucker Carlson Show" Reached #1 on Spotify

By July 2024, "The Tucker Carlson Show" became one of the highest-rating political podcasts, reaching the #1 spot on Spotify.