"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."
"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."
"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."
It was the highest-rated primetime Saturday for the network since its breaking news coverage in July 2024 after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
Some sided with Carlson, others criticized the former Fox News host, while some focused on his interview ability and disagreed about whether or not he was guilty of using "gotcha" journalism.
"These are not just promotions. They are recognitions of character, growth and commitment — and they reinforce what’s possible here when talent meets integrity, vision and relentless drive."
"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."
"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."
"The responses I’ve received, it’s humbling. In our divided world today, especially on social media. This entire journey has renewed my faith in humanity. There are still a lot of really good people out there."