Trace Gallagher Launches New Book, Emphasizing Common Sense in Modern Media

Trace Gallagher, anchor of 'Fox News @ Night,' has released a new book titled 'Turns Out They Were Right All Along,' which explores the enduring value of common sense in today's media landscape. Gallagher, also Fox News Channel's chief breaking news correspondent, has dedicated a segment on his show, the 'Common Sense Department,' to applying this principle to current events.

The 75-second segment, which Gallagher describes as the most memorable part of his hour-long program, aims to cut through what he calls the 'spin machines' and 'crap' that often accompany major news stories, particularly political ones. He contrasts this approach with the tendency of some media outlets to present issues as 'deeply nuanced' or 'incredibly complex,' arguing that straightforward analysis is often more appropriate.

Gallagher stated that his approach relies on lessons drawn from his own life, personal experiences, and the wisdom of those around him, incorporating values such as family, faith, community, history, and patriotism. The positive reception to the 'Common Sense Department' segment has been evident in viewer feedback, social media comments, emails, and even the popularity of merchandise like coffee mugs bearing the slogan 'DID I OFFEND YOU WITH MY COMMON SENSE?'

In his book, Gallagher traces the lineage of common sense back to figures like Thomas Paine, the influential Founding Father. Paine, despite a challenging personal and professional life in England, became a key voice in the American Revolution. Gallagher highlights Paine's early struggles, including failed business ventures and opposition to taxes, and his eventual move to Philadelphia, encouraged by Benjamin Franklin, where he found fertile ground for his revolutionary ideas.

Gallagher's book, published by HarperCollins Publishers, aims to distill these insights into a digestible format, much like the concise nature of his 'Common Sense Department' segments, which he likens to a carry-on bag that's easy to manage and always accessible when needed. The segment's length was deliberately chosen, with attempts at one-minute or two-minute versions proving either too rushed or too lengthy.