Tucker Carlson Tonight Season 2019 Episode 33 October 7, 2019
- October 7, 2019
On the October 7, 2019 episode of Tucker Carlson Tonight, Tucker Carlson covers a range of news topics relevant to the day. The episode kicks off with a segment on transgender athletes competing in women's sports, with Carlson arguing that biological men competing against women creates an unfair playing field. This leads to a conversation with Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, who recently introduced a bill that would require biological male athletes to compete in men's sports. Gaetz and Carlson discuss the potential implications of such a bill, as well as the broader cultural conversation around gender identity and sports.
Later in the episode, Carlson brings on author and journalist Lee Smith to discuss the ongoing story of Hunter Biden's involvement with a Ukrainian energy company. The conversation touches on the various players involved in the scandal, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and the Democratic Party as a whole. Smith and Carlson also explore the potential implications of the story for the 2020 election and American foreign policy.
In another segment, Carlson covers the U.S. withdrawal from Syria and the subsequent Turkish invasion of the region. He interviews a former State Department official, David Tafuri, to discuss the implications of the move for U.S. foreign policy and the broader Middle East. Tafuri argues that the withdrawal is a strategic mistake that will lead to instability in the region and further empower authoritarian leaders like Turkish President Erdogan.
Throughout the episode, Carlson also covers a number of other news stories, including the ongoing impeachment proceedings against President Trump, the upcoming Democratic presidential debates, and a controversial ruling by a federal judge regarding Harvard University's affirmative action policies. As always, Carlson's signature blend of incisive commentary and robust debate make for an engaging and informative program.