attendance at such a short notice. >> rupert murdoch is announcing a 24-hour cable news network. >> fox news channel, fair and balanced. >> it reflected murdoch and roger ailes' political views. and it becomes clear that fox news is roger ailes. >> rupert said among the three children, it was very likely that lachlan would be the first among equals. it's the first moment where james and elizabeth are given a little window into how their father sees this thing. and they could either just turn their back on the business and essentially wave the white flag. or they can try to double down and prove themselves to their father. and they choose the latter. ♪ ♪ >> it's october 2001, and roger ailes is at an annual dinner attended by all the new york politicians. the al smith dinner. >> i trust you all enjoyed your meal. >> this is one of the big events