Tucker Carlson has a sharp tongue that he has trouble containing - particularly in settings where he imagines that he is not on the record.
He knows when he is over the edge, and he is accustomed to the forebearance of others . . . (similar to Trump when overboard re Twitter activity) . . . who may be patient and wait for Tucker to regain composure.
With time, in a conversation or debate that gets his interest, he smooths out in regard to thoughts and words.
So, he kind of swings back and forth at first, but will settle down and maintain a mostly-steady discussion.
That is one reason why Tucker Carlson is now focused upon the importance of debate. He has long been frustrated by a broad lack of constructive debate among opponents (who would rather fight).
Yeah, well, nobody is perfect and he’s pretty normal in a lot of regards. He sees and says what a lot of us are thinking and that’s what makes him so popular. He’s real, not some virtue signaling hypocrite.
Tucker is sarcastic and I identify with that because I am quite the same in manner.
Often when we are watching people being barbequed at the picnic of public opinion, we forget they are just people like us.
This is all irrelevant to the fact that he got to where he is because he is personable, curious, and effective at what he does.