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NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo and commentator Tucker Carlson sat down for a wide-ranging conversation in Carlson’s first national television appearance since he left Fox News Channel. -snip- Despite Carlson and Cuomo being critical of each other in the past, both were let go from partisan cable networks the past few years — Carlson from Fox and Cuomo by CNN. They also have the same lawyer, Cuomo said, who encouraged them to “bridge the gap and talk to each other for personal reasons.”

America has become a nation increasingly polarized politically. NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo said trying to cross the chasm is part of why he set up a conversation with political commentator and host Tucker Carlson. “One of the things I decided to do was start having conversations with people I’m not supposed to,” Cuomo said. The pairing is an unlikely duo, as Cuomo pointed out Carlson was highly critical of him on air for many years. Cuomo & Carlson: The Conversation, airs on “CUOMO” Monday at 8 p.m.

NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo and commentator Tucker Carlson sat down for a wide-ranging conversation in what will be Carlson’s first national television appearance since he left Fox News Channel. That departure will be part of the conversation that will air Monday night on NewsNation. During the one-on-one exchange, they also discuss the recent criticism Carlson received for his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, January 6th, COVID-19 and other topics. “Cuomo & Carlson: The Conversation” airs Monday, March 11th, at 8p/7c on NewsNation.