Jessica Tarlov news
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The gist
Jessica Tarlov signed a new three-year contract with Fox News and is publishing her first book.
Her story matters because she's the lone liberal voice on The Five in a.
Background
Tarlov is the lone liberal co-host on Fox News' The Five, where she provides liberal commentary. Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott offered her the job when she was eight months pregnant, and she signed the deal while on maternity leave. Her father had been in treatment for cancer during COVID and died when she was 20 weeks pregnant. She is now publishing her first book, "I Disagree: Winning Arguments without Losing Friends," which is part memoir and part how-to guide for heated political conversations.
How it unfolded
- recentlyJessica Tarlov signed a new three-year contract extension with Fox News, continuing her role on The Five.
- Sep 9, 2026Tarlov gave an exclusive interview to USA Today about her role on Outnumbered and The Five, her approach to political debate, and her upcoming book.
- Sep 15, 2026Her first book, "I Disagree: Winning Arguments without Losing Friends," is scheduled for release.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott offered Tarlov the job when she was eight months pregnant and signed the deal while she was on maternity leave, which Tarlov describes as a big vote of confidence.
- Analysts
- Tarlov says there is too much emphasis on quick wins in today's news cycle, and that winning is the long game.
- Public
- Tarlov has faced death threats and on-air fights as the lone liberal on The Five, and has been criticized by a president who wants her fired.
Still unverified
The exact date of the contract extension is not specified in the material. The claim that a president wants her fired is reported as Tarlov's own account and has not been independently verified.