“…In modern talk shows, hosts apply different models of behaviour that vary from neutral to highly aggressive (Beciu et al, 2018;Fairclough, 1995;Vraga et al, 2012). Although research findings have demonstrated that the neutral hosting style performs 'the best for audiences' perception of credibility' (Vraga et al, 2012: 15), the role of a 'fair-minded moderator' (Ettema, 2007) is hardly suitable for propaganda aims.…”