re: #39 Dark_Falcon

Actually, I think there is also an internal dynamic at Fox News at work here as well. Bill O’Reilly heads Fox’s flagship program, the one with the most of the biggest name guests and the best ratings. As such, he no longer needs to be an attack dog all the time. With Glenn Beck taking over that role, O’Reilly can take an “elder newsman” role.

Am I on to something here, or just talking out my ass?

It gets them big “fair and balanced” points in any case.