Here are ‘The Five’ questions we asked Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld ahead of his Knoxville show – Knoxville News Sentinel

Fox News Channel's Greg Gutfeld, who has made a career out of parodying current events,is having an event of his own this weekend in Knoxville.

The controversial commentator and satirist is bringing to life his latest book,"The Gutfeld Monologues: Classic Rants from The Five," on stage Sunday at the Tennessee Theatre.

Gutfeld is a co-host of Fox News' "The Five" and the host of "The Greg Gutfeld Show," which Forbes reported earlier this year was the third most-watched show in late-night television ahead of programs like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and"Nightline."

Knox News sent some questions to Gutfeld ahead of his sold-out stop in the Scruffy City. Here's what he had to say.

Greg Gutfeld of 'The Five' and 'The Greg Gutfeld Show' sits on a set for Fox News Channel. The TV host is coming to Knoxville on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, to bring his most recent book to life in front of a sold-out audience.(Photo: Courtesy of Fox News Channel)

On an October segment of "The Five," you called the current time we are living in the golden age of crazy. As the year winds down, what is the craziest news story you recall from 2019 and why?

"Its all nonstop crazy.the last three years have been the Trump show, and were just supporting characters in his television series.It is why the media is so bitter. Hes made them inconsequential, and they hate that.When he enters a room, the spotlight goes directly to him, and leaves the rest of the chattering classes in the dark. I like that. But the oversized egos at other networks dont."

Youre a libertarian although you already know that but so is the mayor of Knox County, WWE wrestler Glenn Jacobs. What makes now the golden age of crazy a good time to be a libertarian?

"Two very simple things: peace and prosperity. Any honest libertarian should admit that Trump has been good for Americans, by a libertarians definition. Meaning, unleashing the free market by reducing taxes, burdens, and regulations while trying to reduce our military footprint and avoiding regime change wars.Those are two central libertarian goals, and its a shame more libertarians dont give him credit for that.He also champions the individual over the group another libertarian mantra."

Lets just say the current field of Democratic candidates are the only people you can choose from for president. If you were forced to vote for one, who would it be and why?

"There are some interesting people there. I like Tulsi, I even like Joe, I really liked Marianne and Cory has energy. But once a candidate starts drifting into identity politics and the economics of grievance, I leave the room. I think out of everyone, Tulsi has the biggest and brightest future. Shes smart and scary, I like that."

Your bio mentions you have been called outrageous and outspoken, which has led to some controversy in your career. And the word controversy often has a negative connotation tied to it. But what do you see as the positive side of being controversial when it comes to participating in and discussing politics?

"Those words are editorial, so I dont see myself that way. Im just some guy who has the job of his life. I was a class clown in the back of homeroom when I was 16, and now Im doing that same gig, but getting paid for it. Chasing controversy for the sake of controversy is a losers game. I avoid that, and avoid people who do that!"

What five questions should a reporter ask if he was trying to get never-before-revealed information about Greg Gutfeld?

"WHY, WHO, WHERE, HOW, WHAT"

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