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John Oliver Criticizes Fox News’ Coverage of Homelessness: ‘Alarmism Is Their Whole Thing’

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HBO’s John Oliver took on the topic of homelessness Sunday night, and while he identified a number of factors that contribute to the issue, he pointed out that media coverage — especially from Fox News — is significant early on.

He rolled a Fox News clip that featured an on-air banner declaring, “SAFETY FEARS OVERWHELM MANY AUSTIN, TX RESIDENTS,” criticizing it for making scenes from homeless encampments “scarier with visual effects.”“Look, I know it is easy to criticize Fox News for being alarmist.

Alarmism is their whole thing. That, and airing ads for pills that make your d— go bongo,” Oliver mused before rolling a clip from Vice News that also featured residents discussing their concerns about increasing homelessness in their area.

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