Tucker Carlson’s Transformation: What Happened to Conservatism?

“Tucker Carlson is not conservative.”That’s one of the major claims Professor Jeffrey Lax makes in this powerful interview analyzing Tucker Carlson’s recent New York Times appearance and the ideological shift reshaping modern political media.The conversation explores anti-Semitism, media influence, misinformation, Israel, online radicalization, and the growing power of influencers who build audiences through outrage, conspiracy, and political resentment.Professor Lax breaks down how media personalities shape public perception, manipulate narratives, and redefine political identity in the digital age — and why millions continue to follow them.