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− | '''Fox Business Network''' (FBN) is an American cable news and satellite news television channel that began broadcasting on October 15, 2007. It is owned by |
+ | '''Fox Business Network''' (FBN) is an American cable news and satellite news television channel that began broadcasting on October 15, 2007. It is owned by Fox Corporation as part of [[Fox News]]. The network discusses business and financial news. |
The Fox Business Network program ''[[Follow the Money]]'' caused controversy when host Eric Bolling and his guests wondered if ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]''' use of a rich oil executive as a villain was meant to indoctrinate children politically, a tactic they said was common in [[communism|communist]] countries such as China. When it was brought up in an interview in early 2012, [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] rebutted the claim, saying that it was "categorically not true," and if the Muppets were against oil why are they driving a gas-guzzler in the movie. [[Miss Piggy]] responded to the accusation by saying "It's almost as laughable as accusing Fox News as, you know, being news." |
The Fox Business Network program ''[[Follow the Money]]'' caused controversy when host Eric Bolling and his guests wondered if ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]''' use of a rich oil executive as a villain was meant to indoctrinate children politically, a tactic they said was common in [[communism|communist]] countries such as China. When it was brought up in an interview in early 2012, [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] rebutted the claim, saying that it was "categorically not true," and if the Muppets were against oil why are they driving a gas-guzzler in the movie. [[Miss Piggy]] responded to the accusation by saying "It's almost as laughable as accusing Fox News as, you know, being news." |
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Fox Business Network (FBN) is an American cable news and satellite news television channel that began broadcasting on October 15, 2007. It is owned by Fox Corporation as part of Fox News. The network discusses business and financial news.
The Fox Business Network program Follow the Money caused controversy when host Eric Bolling and his guests wondered if The Muppets' use of a rich oil executive as a villain was meant to indoctrinate children politically, a tactic they said was common in communist countries such as China. When it was brought up in an interview in early 2012, Kermit rebutted the claim, saying that it was "categorically not true," and if the Muppets were against oil why are they driving a gas-guzzler in the movie. Miss Piggy responded to the accusation by saying "It's almost as laughable as accusing Fox News as, you know, being news."
Appearances
- Sesame Workshop CEO Gary Knell appeared on the network in 2009 to discuss the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. (video)
- In May 2011, Brian Henson appeared on the network to discuss his father's legacy and the business history of The Jim Henson Company.(video)