Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Halperin

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comCharles is a writer, social scientist, and longtime friend. He currently holds the F.A. Hayek Chair Emeritus in Cultural Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. His many books include Losing Ground, The Bell Curve (co-authored with Richard Herrnstein), Coming Apart, Facing Reality, and Human Diversity (which we discussed on the Dishcast in 2021). His new book is Taking Religion Seriously. If you think you know who Charles is from the way the MSM has described him for years, this conversation may surprise.For two clips of our convo — on how science has revived old ideas of God over the past several decades, and the connection between psychedelics and agape — head to our YouTube page. (Charles is the second guest we've had who has come out as an LSD experimenter on the show; Rod Dreher was the other one.)Other topics: how Charles lived for decades without a “God-sized hole”; the security and comfort of modern life; when death and suffering was far more common; the 24/7 distractions of today; meditation retreats; Charles learning TM in Thailand; Quakerism and his wife Catherine's discovery that she loved her child “more than evolution requires”; how religiosity falls on a bell curve; my Irish grandmother's faith; “why is there something rather than nothing?”; the Big Bang and fine-tuning; logos; multiverses; the materialism of Dawkins et al; the evolutionary role of religion; CS Lewis; the Golden Rule; pure altruism; the transcendence in nature; near-death experiences; dementia and terminal lucidity; consciousness outside the brain; the soul; the collective consciousness in Buddhism; the strange details of the Gospels; the feminism of Jesus; the adulteress he saved; how grace is contagious; the Nativity; crucifixion and the Resurrection; the Jefferson Bible; the sacraments; the doubt in faith; Oakeshott; “Why We Should Say Yes to Drugs”; my HIV diagnosis; theodicy; Camus; TS Eliot; transhumanism, and the boredom of too much life.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Karen Hao on artificial intelligence, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, Mark Halperin on the domestic front, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Mark Halperin is Editor-in-Chief of 2WAY and host of the Next Up podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comMichael is a media critic and author. He's been a columnist for New York magazine, Vanity Fair, British GQ, the Hollywood Reporter, and the Guardian. Among his many books include four on Donald Trump — the third one we covered on the Dishcast, and the latest was All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. He also co-hosts the podcast “Inside Trump's Head.”For two clips of our convo — on Trump's closest lackeys, and examples of the best resistance to Trump — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: lawfare as central to spurring Trump to run again; his epic comeback after losing in 2020; retribution; Michael's dinner with Donald and Melania; the near assassination and “Fight!”; 14 years as a reality TV star; his brilliant campaign stop at McDonald's; how he met Epstein; their obsession with young models; Karoline Leavitt morphing into a model; the cold arrangement of his marriage to Melania; Ghislaine Maxwell; Bill Clinton; how Trump treats female aides; Lindsey Halligan and the Comey indictment; Susie Wiles; Trump's surprising pick of Vance; his reluctant choice of Pence; Jared Kushner; Stephen Miller and targeting judges; Don Jr and crypto corruption; Musk's fundraising; January 6; McConnell's chance to remove Trump; Trump's strange deference to Netanyahu; the MAGA fissures over Israel and Epstein; the Mossad conspiracy over Kirk; Tucker 2028; Hegseth's speech to the generals; sending troops into US cities; Trump's visit with King Charles; Jerome Powell's backbone; the law firms, universities, and news outlets that caved; Mamdani; the legendary luck of Trump; and what he might do if Dems take back the House.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Charles Murray on finding religion, Karen Hao on AI, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, Mark Halperin on the domestic front, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Michael sits down with political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack new CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss's claim that the far left destroyed America's center-left, and what that and the rest of her opinions and experiences mean for that company moving forward. Halperin notes that Weiss is what big journalism needs now: He and Michael explore how media bias, polarization, and public perception are reshaping U.S. politics. They also also touch on the government shutdown, Russia's latest moves, and the uncertain economy ahead. A smart, spirited conversation about the future of the media, politics, and the American middle. Original air date 8 October 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democrat mayors and governors are launching a full revolt against America's laws, America's borders, America's existence? Will Trump be able to win a showdown with them? Mark Halperin weighs in on that and Biden's spying on GOP Senators. Plus, Andrew and Blake react to private messages of Charlie's that were recently published online. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrat mayors and governors are launching a full revolt against America's laws, America's borders, America's existence? Will Trump be able to win a showdown with them? Mark Halperin weighs in on that and Biden's spying on GOP Senators. Plus, Andrew and Blake react to private messages of Charlie's that were recently published online. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Floyd was born on October 14th, 1973. Charlie Kirk was born thirty years later, on October 14th, 1993. That is an odd coincidence, a cosmic joke upon us: we have two paths forward for America. How we honor these men in death will decide our country's fate. We all remember what happened on Memorial Day weekend of 2020. We all saw the video. It was horrific to watch a man die while begging to be freed and calling out for his mother. The video showed an unconcerned Derek Chauvin calmly placing his knee on the suspect to subdue him. Then we saw the life drained from George Floyd.Overnight, he was transformed from a career criminal trying to pass a $20 counterfeit bill to score drugs into a martyr for the systemic racism of America's police, and a “racist” America that elected Donald Trump.Millions poured into the streets, breaking lockdowns. Defund the police, they chanted. A photo circulated online of a fake Derek Chauvin with a “Make America White Again” hat. If you worried about the riots, the looting, and the violence, or sympathized with anyone who was brutalized that Summer, like Sue and her 100-year-old mattress store, you too were a “racist.”When I showed the video of Sue, my friends shouted, “How can you care more about property than people?” As buildings burned, as chaos reigned, whatever mass hysteria had taken hold four years earlier, when Donald Trump won, had now reached its pinnacle. It felt like war. But against what? Police brutality, White America, Donald Trump?In reality, it was a way to reclaim not just the White House, but what Mark Halperin calls “cultural hegemony,” where they get to decide what we can and can't say and think. They decide what books and movies are “racist” or phobic of one kind or another. After that Summer, there would be no debate about any of it. That America was “systemically racist” was the default. Anything you said could convict you in the court of public opinion as a “racist.” All it took was one accusation against you.A massive industry of “antiracism” ballooned as wealthy whites poured millions into their desperately sought-after absolution. It was laughable and grotesque, but it set the tone for what American society would become in the future. There was a disease in America that needed to be eradicated — the disease of “whiteness.” This was and still is being taught in public schools and universities. It's so bad that young people see transitioning or becoming non-binary as a way of being accepted. Now you start to see why Charlie Kirk was and is such a problem for them. He challenged those ideas. He challenged the mandated doctrine. He criticized Affirmative Action and DEI, not to mention trans rights and sex outside of marriage, and that abortion is murder. All of that went straight to the heart of the empire.But let's not get it twisted. The reaction to George Floyd's death was to transform America into a fascist-like Woketopia with nearly every major institution on board and handed more power to those at the top, who could destroy anyone for breaking the strict rules.That has meant the Left is free to dehumanize the Right in any way they want, as long as they tag their target with the mortal sin of “racism,” which they have attempted to do to Charlie to distort his message and silence his voice.In those days and weeks after Floyd's death, no one on the Right celebrated. Trump did not do what Barack Obama did: make a public statement of condolences before launching into an attack.Trump never smeared George Floyd in death, though he did condemn the protests. The high-minded media ignored the violence almost completely in 2020, and no one would dare write an investigative piece on the life of George Floyd or look at the case critically. When Bari Weiss and James Bennett were chased out of the New York Times, it was the Left eating its own for daring to challenge the mob. Firing Donald McNeil or David Shor did not happen because they questioned the doctrine. It was because they were accused of being “racists.” That is very different from people being fired for dancing on Charlie Kirk's grave.To pretend, in any way, that the Right has the power to re-order society, to mandate thought and speech, to implement strict doctrine in every institution, corporation, business, and social media platform is to either have amnesia about the last ten years or to willfully lie.That isn't exactly the sentiment of Thomas Chatterton Williams in this Atlantic story, The Other Martyr - MAGA has found its George Floyd. The title is slightly misleading, but since it's behind the paywall, I don't have much to work with. He writes:For many on the left, Floyd's asphyxiation turned a flawed and desperate man into a Christ figure, someone who bore the weight of the world's failings and, in so doing, cleared a path to fix them. In the feverish weeks since Charlie Kirk's assassination, the MAGA right is undergoing its own religious ferment, animated by a new martyr. Just as the left used Floyd's death to justify and hasten all manner of political ends, the right is invoking Kirk's name to advance illiberal aims and silence opponents. In death, Kirk has become a cudgel.Even if Trump has gone so far as to condemn Jimmy Kimmel and threaten to silence speech in Charlie's name, there is no comparing that to how our society was transformed in the wake of Floyd's death.These are not now, nor have they ever been, two equal sides. The Left is feeling a fraction of what all Americans have been forced to endure for ten long years. Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air for five seconds. The Trump admin wants to know why PBS and NPR were so one-sided for so long and why the public airwaves only support one side. But even asking that question is fascist. That's how much power the Left has.We see them all rising up to sign letters by the thousands, with Jane Fonda daring to pretend to care about free speech on “both sides” to mock our leaders. Yet she and all of the high-status elites in the aristocracy said not one word as cancel culture purged hundreds for thought crimes for years.I lost much of my income in 2024 for mocking “White dudes for Harris,” and Gina Carano was fired from Disney for a tweet. Tucker Carlson was thrown off the air after Chuck Schumer threatened Rupert Murdoch from the Senate floor. Every time, the Left cheered. Now they want to pretend like they care about free speech?The truth is that Charlie threatened them because he did what they could never do. He offered to discuss his views with people he disagreed with. He put the ideas to the test. He spoke with respect and kindness, but his ideas were resonating, and he was changing minds one debate at a time. So of course, they can't afford to see his star keep rising now that their empire is in collapse. That's why all of the big names are now coming out to make a statement about Charlie when he's not here to defend himself. No one did this in the wake of Floyd's death, certainly not at the New York Times. Here is Ta-Nehisi Coates echoing that sentiment:But Mark Halperin, who interviewed Charlie many times and who knew him well, was not holding back in his rebuke of the lie that Charlie “spread hate.”They don't realize that the more they try to lie about Charlie, to bury him in the past as a “racist” who “spread hate,” the more people like Halperin and others will fight to protect his good name. Here is Emily Jashinsky breaking down a NY Times investigation on Charlie Kirk's debating style, like he's an insect in a jar. That is how desperate they are to hold onto the cultural hegemony and to silence Charlie.Here is Megyn Kelly going to great lengths to debunk the viral lies about Charlie.Charlie said provocative things because he wanted to shake college kids out of their indoctrination stupor and have them think critically about what they had been taught to recite by rote. That's what teachers are supposed to do. That is what art, journalism, and comedy used to do. Yet, that is what the Left sacrificed to demand obedience to the doctrine. Which Way Forward, AmericaTwo 19-year-olds. One is Violet Affleck, the victim of every awful lesson pushed upon her by her extremely progressive schools and parents who can't stand up to her. Here she is at the United Nations making a pitch for masks in 2025. Meanwhile, another 19-year-old, Brilyn Hollyhand, is continuing the tradition of Charlie Kirk. He's not cowering. He's not shrinking back. He's fired up because one man led by example. Which way forward, America? Masks? Helplessness? Celebrating victimhood or something else, another way forward, a way out, a way to success. Perhaps Charlie was a threat because he sought to rewrite the future for everyone, regardless of their skin color. Maybe his aim was to try something new because the old way wasn't working. The old way led to George Floyd. They don't even want to take the chance that what Charlie was saying was resonating. They're happy he's not here anymore. They're happy he was silenced. They want a sick and crippled America because then they are necessary. Unfortunately for them, Charlie wasn't like George Floyd. He wasn't famous only in death. He stood for more than just serving as a religious symbol. If you disagreed with him, he welcomed you in. Debate him. Change his mind.He has left his legacy everywhere - YouTube, podcasts, speeches, and interviews. Surely they must realize that every time they lie about Charlie, all it takes is one search to see the truth about who he was.Here is Charlie engaging in a respectful debate about DEI and affirmative action, where people can listen, learn, and form their own opinions. The Right didn't need to invent a religion or make Charlie a martyr for one; they already have that religion and they already have that martyr. Charlie was bringing religion back into the minds and hearts of the young, to give them something, anything other than hating themselves for the color of their skin. And it was his faith that led so many people to see the Left differently in the wake of his death. Be careful what you wish for.That Charlie Kirk and George Floyd were born on the same day offers up two paths forward. One path leads to victimhood with no way out in a “white supremacist patriarchy.” The other path is summed up by Andrew Kolvet, who is busy trying to keep Turning Point alive: Oh, how I wish someone had taught me that lesson thirty years ago when Charlie was born.Choose your hero wisely, America. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comKatie is a journalist, podcaster, and longtime friend of the Dish. She's a former staff writer at The Stranger, and she's contributed to The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Free Press, and The Weekly Dish. She hosts the podcast “Blocked and Reported” alongside Jesse Singal, and she just wrote her first book, Drink Your Way Sober: The Science-Based Method to Break Free from Alcohol.For two clips of our convo — how Katie's drinking became a problem, and why naltrexone isn't widely known — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: raised in western Carolina; Katie's first drink; studying abroad in England for the lower drinking age; Churchill's boozing; pub culture in the UK; being energized by alcohol vs sedated; chasing the buzz; the cycle of denial; the AA notion that one drink is too many; how rats react to alcohol; the parallels with Ozempic; why I started smoking weed; Ken Burns on Prohibition; the founder of AA; the belladonna and antabuse treatments; the Sinclair Method; why Mormons are so great; why Gen Z is drinking less; Covid alcoholism; the unsightly effects of booze; drinking in secret; the shame of addiction; PrEP; the meth crisis among gays; the high rates of lesbian divorce; Nancy Mace and Megyn Kelly going radical; the belief that recovery should be hard and medication is cheating; AA's hold on the legal system; opioids; and the massive death toll of alcohol.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Michael Wolff on Epstein, Karen Hao on AI, Charles Murray on finding religion, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, Mark Halperin on the domestic front, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest political stories of the week. From the government shutdown and who's most likely to take the blame, to President Biden's approval numbers, the Comey indictment, and the surprising twists in the New York City mayoral race, they cover it all. Halperin shares why the shutdown could end sooner than most expect, why Democrats may be politically vulnerable, and how Andrew Cuomo's comeback campaign might not be over yet. Plus, the two dive into the consequences of political prosecutions, the role of the military in domestic crises, and whether Americans are as engaged with D.C. drama as pundits think. Original air date 1 October 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted. President Trump unloads on liberal members of Congress. Trump says he's "not allowing" annexation of the West Bank. TikTok saved? Government shutdown coming? Latest on the Dallas ICE shooting. FBI admits it had a very large presence in the crowd on January 6. It's National Pancake Day! Cardi B teams up with NYC subways. Amazon to pay customers after a class-action lawsuit settled. Trump is the reason why some black women are overweight? The prophecy of Mark Halperin has come true about mental illness following the re-election of Donald Trump. Pregnant women harming themselves to stick it to Trump. NASA heading back to the moon, soon? New York Mets announcer expresses disdain for a Cubs player missing a game for the funeral of Charlie Kirk but had no problem with a forfeit after George Floyd's death. What flat-earthers believe. Shooting at a Little League game. Why were they shot? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:26 It's Cold Outside 01:06 James Comey Indicted! 02:28 Comey Comments on his Indictment 03:16 FLASHBACK: Comey's Comments towards Trump in 2021 04:08 FLASHBACK: Comey on Trump 2024 06:53 Trump Calls Jasmine Crockett a Low IQ Person 08:19 Trump Asked about the West Bank 12:44 Trump on TikTok Deal 14:00 JD Vance Explains TikTok Deal 20:44 Trump on Impending Government Shutdown 24:01 Nancy Larson Update on Dallas ICE Facility Shooting 27:48 FBI Hiding in the Crowd on J6? 33:23 Fat Five 49:58 Trump is the Reason Why Black Women are Overweight??? 52:52 Mark Halperin's Prediction for America 56:29 Obama on Trump's Autism Announcement 1:01:47 FLASHBACK: CBC News Report on Tylenol Back in 2020 1:06:48 Going to the Moon, AGAIN! 1:20:21 Terry from Kansas Calls-In to Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 1:23:24 Matt Shaw Attends Charlie Kirk's Funeral 1:24:33 Gary Cohen Criticizing Matt Shaw for Attending Charlie Kirk's Funeral 1:25:45 FLASHBACK: Gary Cohen on George Floyd from 2020 1:28:52 Clay from Pennsylvania Calls-In to Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 1:33:56 Baseball Field Shooting in Katy, TX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They came out, all of them, like Lady Macbeth, crying, “Out, damn spot,” anything to distance themselves from the words of Tyler Robinson to his lover to justify the killing of Charlie Kirk. What was Charlie's big crime? He believed in the biological reality of men and women and refused to go along with what he thought was a lie. To Tyler Robinson, that meant he was “spreading too much hate,” and it could not be “negotiated down.” He was not having a mental collapse. He was not suicidal. He was a cold-blooded assassin doing the bidding of fanatics whose fury had brought them to this deadly moment. And so Charlie had to die because that's what happens to “fascists.” All of us who have been booted out of utopia for one reason or another know what it feels like to have our characters assassinated by people who think their moral superiority means they have the right to be Judge, Jury, and now, Executioner of those who refuse to comply and conform.One wrong word and you're a “racist,” even trying to stand up for someone being called a racist, like Megyn Kelly or Chris Harrison did, means they'll assassinate your character anyway, with no due process and no presumption of innocence. It was in 2020 that I could not take it anymore, this ugly, unending, bottomless dehumanizing of Trump and his supporters. Maybe it was my over-abundance of empathy, maybe it was that I'd been attacked, my character assassinated. Or maybe it was lockdowns, my dear friend and ex-boyfriend overdosing on heroin from loneliness, and my daughter moving across the country. Whatever it was, I felt the cold hand of evil every time I logged on, and I watched them unleash hell on one man, his family, his staff, and his supporters.Why are they doing this? I demanded of them. They must know what I know that dehumanizing whole groups of people is never the right side of history, no matter what. But once they cast Trump supporters as “racist white people,” “fascists,” and “Nazis,” there were no limits on what they could say or do. But someone had to be lying. Why would millions of people have voted for Trump, including my brother, if he were as bad as the media said he was? And it turns out it wasn't just the media doing the lying. It was the Democrats, too, and all of those good soldiers on social media going along with their lies.I used to be one of them. I went along with the lies, too, because I thought we were fighting to defeat an existential threat. But by the end of it, all I could see was that we'd built an empire of lies, just like Bernie Madoff did, and that our empire would collapse just like his once people started to uncover the truth. It was always going to end up here, because that's how dehumanization campaigns always end. Lynchings in the Deep South, concentration camps in Nazi Germany, and the hangings in Salem. Or the Manson murders in 1969, the bombing of the Capitol in the 1970s. And now, attacks on ICE officers.Here is Mark Halperin covering for Megyn Kelly.The violence has continued because it's barely been reported accurately. They only publicize killings if they fit the already prescribed narrative, like if a “far right” white man opened fire. When it's on their side, they never address ideology. They say nothing when the hive mind indulges in a Trump death fantasy for an entire weekend, or TikTok users begging for someone to “just do it” and become a hero. Or planning their celebrations for the day Trump dies — where else did they think this was going? It wasn't just the assassination of Charlie Kirk; it was the response to the assassination. It was revealing because it showed just how delicious it all was for them. Why else would they have been celebrating and cheering? That's the itch they want to scratch, and they're just glad someone out there got the job done so they didn't have to get their hands dirty.Oh, how good that feels when all you have are fantasies and words and cancel culture and shunning and screaming at, which then became spitting on and kicking and finally, shooting. Violence, that's what all of this was invented for, right? How else do you think you could get people to fight and kill in war? They came out on social media like flesh-eating zombies from a 1950s horror movie. We won't mourn a “racist” or a “fascist,” they insisted. It seemed to track alongside the decency of those whose humanity was still intact, and who knew that we don't shoot people because they disagree with us. The more we all felt for Charlie and his family, the uglier their social media posts became. They could not absorb what just happened to America. So it had to be Charlie's fault, Out Damn Spot:Amanda Seyfried then backed away and gaslighted like they always do, deflecting blame, bringing up other acts of violence to lessen what just happened to America. This was it, the moment people like her and the Democrats, along with their influencers, could have stood up, led by example, and said ENOUGH. Hollywood, the Left, and the Democrats have looked uglier. Try as they might to reclaim their moral superiority, their reaction to Charlie's death said it all. Even if many of them did not go along with it, the fact that they haven't stood up against it makes them culpable for that and everything that's coming next. Charlie did not incite violence. He did not spread “hate.” He stated his opinions while listening to the opinions of others. It is his opinions they don't like because they are strictly verboten inside utopia. You must believe what they believe, speak like they do, or else. They have never figured out the ugly truth, that they are the fascists, as this TikTok user explains so perfectly:Charlie's death was a test, one they failed. They spent all of their decency cred turning Jimmy Kimmel into a martyr for free speech as the news was breaking that the Biden administration forced YouTube to censor and demonitize those who would not use preferred pronouns or dared to doubt the results of the 2020 election. Kimmel cried, so what? Kimmel got high ratings, so what? Nothing could clean them of the stench. Out, damn spot. Another TikTok user:After they destroyed and ripped up their version of Charlie, the high wore off. Hungry for more, they went after his wife, Erika. These tweets receive hundreds of thousands of likes, which is why they often appear at the top of everyone's feed. Each time, you are given a choice: flesh-eating zombie or decency. Now, she was a woman who was acting, who didn't shed a single tear. They dug into her past and found a bikini pic from her days as Ms. Arizona and somehow connected her to Trump. Nothing could clean them of the stench of Charlie's blood, no matter how hard they tried to rewrite the narrative that they were the good guys fighting actual Nazis. They have to reckon with the truth about who Charlie really was and then ask themselves whether these tweets, this decade-long dehumanization, mean they had nothing to do with it, and even now, must continue to pummel Charlie's reputation when he's not even here to defend himself. The legacy media knew ten years ago that violence was rising on the Left in response to Trump, as a direct result of the messages they were sending. They were not telling us the truth. Not then, not now.Some of them want pats on the back for finally noticing and writing stories about what people on the Right have been talking about for years.Matt Walsh imagines what would have happened if all of this had gone the other way. The Democrats need a revival of decencyWhat if Obama or Hillary or any of them had the courage and, yes, the decency, to say enough? ENOUGH. It's time to put our weapons down because a man was just shot in the neck for no other reason except that he didn't agree with the Left. What if they could say that? What if they could have their own revival, a revival of decency?What if that was the message Jimmy Kimmel gave? What if the Democrats made speeches in Congress, and that was the message? What if they apologized to all of us for lying about half the country for ten years? What if they said it was wrong to call other people “Nazis” and “Fascists”? The best they can muster, because even they know how bad this looks, deep down they know, is to “both sides” it, as Hillary does here:Rather than focus on themselves and what they've done, they have had Trump to use as their dumping ground. They are addicted to the daily ritual. That's the only purpose Jimmy Kimmel serves now, and John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, and the legacy media and Hollywood. But you have to ask, when is it enough?Ten years of nothing but blaming Trump, of hating and bullying people who might not agree with their increasingly cult-like doctrine, with no one in the Democratic Party to call them out or tell them to stand down. No one in the media either. If no one ever tells them that it's wrong, why would they stop?They have lost everything. Their numbers are in the toilet because Americans can't stand them anymore. The death of Charlie Kirk and their reaction to it have only made it worse. It has been a clarifying moment for many of us who might have been holding out hope that something this horrific might finally pierce the mass delusion that has taken us to this very dark place. The problem with what we built, our utopia oh so long ago at the dawn of social media, the iPhone, and our god and king, Barack Obama, was explained best by Milan Kundera in his book Laughter and Forgetting:Having an insulated, isolated utopia where the rest of America is locked out allows everyone to play the part they want. E. Jean Carroll gets to pretend she was defamed and walk away with almost a hundred million. Jimmy Kimmel gets to pretend he's a good guy, never meant to smear MAGA, and receives glowing headlines in the wake of it. Kamala Harris gets to pretend she ran a successful campaign, but America was too racist and sexist to vote for her. I used to think this was our biggest problem, this two-tiered society, their castle in the sky. But after Charlie, now, it is so much worse than that. Why can't they see what they've become? Why can't they see where it has taken us? Perhaps it was the immense outpouring of love for Charlie, the overwhelming grief of so many people, and the admiration for the impressive movement he built, which helped change the country and elect a president, that made them feel a little bit jealous. They don't have anyone like that on the Left because they can't do what Charlie did. They can't have conversations with people they see as “Nazis.”Sooner or later, the mass delusion will come to an end. It always does. Those who believe themselves to be better than half the country will have to face the truth about who they are. The only question is how bad it will get before they do. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

Megyn Kelly begins the show by talking about the outrageous Jezebel article describing how they placed a curse on Charlie Kirk published days before his assassination, what Erika Kirk personally told her about how she was shaken by it, and more. Then Mark Halperin, host of "Next Up with Mark Halperin," joins to talk about the vile leftist commentary about Charlie Kirk we're still seeing, the effect of the left ignoring the truth about how MAGA supporters haven't been violent, Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC after a brief suspension, some affiliate groups holding strong and refusing to air the show still, why conservatives are pushing for corporate media punishment over Jimmy Kimmel, Kamala Harris beginning her book tour on Maddow, her rambling incoherently about joy and optimism, Democrats like Pete Buttigieg and Josh Shapiro attacking her, Kamala's embarrassing interview on "The View," her nonstop focus on America's supposed racism and sexism, and more. Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperin?sub_confirmation=1 Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code MK at checkout for a special discount!Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/MEGYN for up to 40% off.Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYNto speak with a strategist for FREE today  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Michael tackles today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should Jimmy Kimmel have been suspended for comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk? He breaks down the First Amendment issues, the FCC's role, and the political backlash surrounding Kimmel's remarks. Michael also connects the debate to broader conversations on free speech, cancel culture, and media bias — while sharing insights from Mark Halperin and others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Smerconish welcomes political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Halperin shares personal reflections on Kirk, examines how the media and political opponents are framing his legacy, and discusses Donald Trump's response. The two also debate whether America can find unity amid deep political divides, the role of social media in fueling anger, and what leaders like Utah Governor Spencer Cox represent for the future of U.S. politics. Original air date 17 September 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly opens the show by announcing her plans to continue her upcoming live tour, why it's important to continue spreading the mission after the Charlie Kirk assassination, and more. Then FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino joins to discuss what we're learning about Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin and his boyfriend who is "transitioning," the social media posts that may have signaled they had advanced warning about the attack, inside details of the assassination investigation, what was happening on the ground in Utah in the days after the murder, and more. Then Mark Halperin, host of "Next Up," and Emily Jashinsky, host of "After Party," join to discuss Karen Attiah's firing from The Washington Post over her posts about Kirk's assassination, the ghoulish mentality revealed by some prominent leftists, the false claims about "cancel culture" now, the corporate media's attempt to downplay the alleged “trans” boyfriend of Charlie Kirk's assassin, the alleged killer's reported furry interests, the potential that others knew about it before it happened, and more. Then Peter Navarro, author of "I Went to Prison So You Won't Have To," joins to discuss Charlie Kirk's legacy, the ways the left used lawfare to target him and send him to prison, and more.  Halperin-https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpHalperinJashinsky- https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmilyNavarro- https://www.amazon.com/Went-Prison-You-Wont-Have/dp/1648212018/ref Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYNto speak with a strategist for FREE todaySelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at https://selectquote.com/megynJacked Up Fitness: Get the all-new Shake Weight by Jacked Up Fitness at https://JackedUpShakeWeight.comChapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 276-334-2273 or go to https://askchapter.org/kellyDisclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05:00 Greg Gutfeld: Charlie's impact will only grow with his passing 07:30 What is to be done? Matt C joins Hugh to discuss the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk 12:00 I don't share the dominant reaction by RW pundits that we need more censorship of social media 16:00 Trump administration considering a nationwide ban on trans owning guns 33:35 Trump Supporters Are Surrounded By Highly Educated Americans Who Want Them Murdered Like Charlie Kirk, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163643 1:03:00 Forgiveness: The Key to Healing and a Brighter Future by Dr. Fred Luskin, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SpqUi3SRs 1:06:20 John Podhoretz on broken window policing, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyWf2QKvPCw 1:10:00 We Choose Our Murder Rate, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163626 1:42:30 Mark Halperin on Media's Hypocrisy After Charlie Kirk's Assassination, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYtGAiKZZ_g 1:54:00 Heather Mac Donald Calls Out the Media's Response to Charlie Kirk's Death and Hate Speech, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfiQgrLnUuo 2:01:00 Noah Rothman joins Hugh to discuss categories of violence, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju8xlSrHLnQ 2:15:20 Why The Israeli Attack on Qatar Was An Absolute Disaster, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATFB4jo33Ck 2:21:40 The Social Upheavals Driving America Toward Political Violence, with Robert Pape, 2:40:00 Ricardo joins 3:00:00 Dooovid joins 3:45:20 Glenn Beck talks to Megyn Kelly about going after left-wing NGOs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goia3bx9aZ8 3:50:30 Charlie Kirk's Murder: Bari Weiss, Ben Shapiro, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzachq_DqmQ 3:57:00 Charlie Kirk and the Turning Point, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlLiMJQ3TdU

Out of respect for the death of Charlie Kirk, a conservative thought leader, founder of Turning Point USA, and dear friend of both Fox News and Will Cain, this episode will be dedicated to honoring his memory. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will opens with personal reflections on Kirk's influence, their friendship, and the grief and anger sweeping America. He frames the moment as both a national tragedy and a test of the country's moral compass. Editor-In-Chief of ‘2Way' Mark Halperin then joins Will to examine the media's coverage and the cultural divide surrounding Kirk's death, calling it a historic loss and urging the press to confront its own role in shaping his image. Host of ‘The Guy Benson Show' Guy Benson shares stories from Kirk's early days, his fearless rise, and his generational impact on young conservatives. Benson highlights the shock-waves reverberating through politics and culture, noting this moment feels like a national turning point. Finally, Joey Jones, Author of ‘Behind The Badge' and FOX News Contributor, reflects on Kirk's legacy, the meaning of leadership, and the moral struggle between grief, anger, and honoring Kirk's example. Jones stresses that Kirk's greatest work was empowering America's youth and that his influence will outlive all of us Together, the conversations grapple with what Kirk's death means for politics, media, and America's future, and how to carry forward his legacy. Subscribe to 'Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠ Follow Will on X: ⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megyn Kelly covers the breaking news of the assassination of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus during a Turning Point event - tragically dead at 31-years-old. She reflects on his legacy and on today's horrifying developments with Glenn Beck, Victor Davis Hanson, Mark Halperin, Emily Jashinsky, Rich Lowry, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Father Mike Schmitz.

Michael Smerconish reacts to a jaw-dropping development: January 6 rioters, already pardoned by President Trump, are now seeking financial compensation from the U.S. government — drawing comparisons to 9/11 victim funds. Is this a rewriting of history or political theater at its peak? Then, political analyst Mark Halperin joins for a wide-ranging conversation on Trump's crime messaging, the role of the National Guard in major cities, and what both parties are getting wrong heading into the 2026 midterms. Original air date 3 September 2025.

01:00 Video: CNN Host Abby Phillip Keeps Shedding Viewers & Attacking Her Guests, w/ Halperin, Spicer, Turrentine 12:00 The Death of Mainstream Media, & Why Gavin Newsom Won't Run | Mark Halperin, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ZGcvtsqiM 20:00 COVID Revisionism Has Gone Too Far, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/08/covid-pandemic-revisionism-books/683954/ 27:45 Why Is The Elite Media Singing From The Same Hymnal About The Trump-Putin Summit? (8-17-25), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQF5QIYKQEM 34:00 Mark Halperin & Bruce Mehlman discuss Trump 2.0 & Politics in 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQF5QIYKQEM 45:00 Restoring Quality Of Life, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163123 1:33:30 John Bolton raid is first of many: Matt Taibbi , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkaYpK01hvY 1:42:00 Why must foreign policy be a didactic lesson?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163095 2:55:40 Video: New Data Shows Dem Party is Seeing Voter Declines in EVERY STATE 3:32:00 The Half Life Of Limerence, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163117 3:40:00 If you can't trust central bankers, then who can you trust?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163047 4:00:00 Executive Power & The Common Good | Rufo, Deneen, Caldwell, Yarvin & Burtka | Project Cosmos EP:01, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1uSsqe0GuA 4:23:00 DC cooks police stats

Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Halperin, host of Next Up, and Sean Spicer and Dan Turrentine, co-hosts of The Morning Meeting, to discuss the latest data showing massive voter declines for the Democratic party in every state, what's behind the swing in the GOP direction, the Dem party's lack of messaging and mechanics, Trump's role in the decline of the Democratic party, how the Dem brand got tainted and how it can recover, Gavin Newsom's bizarre social media content, his performance art to seem like Trump, how prominent people like Joe Scarborough are against it but others are supportive, CNN host Abby Phillip trashing her guests, her declining ratings and all of CNN seeing declines, the breaking news out of Union Station with a visit from VP JD Vance and more Trump admin officials, Stephen Miller unloading on “white hippie” protesters in DC and promising more law enforcement help for DC residents, MSNBC' ridiculous rebrand attempt, and more. Then Bryan Ganz, CEO of Byrna, joins to discuss the different types of non-lethal self-defense weapons Byrna offers, the two different kinds of ammunition and additional features, and more. Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperin?sub_confirmation=1 Spicer- https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMSpicerTurrentine- https://x.com/danturrentineGanz- https://byrna.com/ Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/MEGYN for up to 40% off.Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Incogni: Visit https://incogni.com/MEGYN for 60% off our annual planTuttle Twins: Go to https://TuttleTwins.com/history todayByrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today. Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

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FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageWelcome to the Weekend ShowKey Points in the Program:• David shares our new weekend show format that includes politics, deep book dives, and flourishing tips• Recommendation for the 2Way podcast featuring Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer, and Dan Turrentine• in our Book of the Week segment, we feature, "Sellout" by David Shippers (2000) reveals how Senate Republicans in 1999 undermined the impeachment process of Willam Jefferson Clinton.  • Three critical meetings in January 1999 where Senate leadership showed they had no intention of conducting a fair trial• Not a single senator visited the room containing evidence against Clinton• Senator Stevens told Chairman Hyde: "I don't care if you prove he raped a woman and then shot her dead. You're not going to get 67 votes"• Seven Republican senators who voted against conviction effectively nullified the process• All 45 Democrats voted as a block to acquit despite the evidence• John Maxwell's Law of Process teaches that leadership growth requires daily improvement• Getting 1% better each day through consistent practice leads to flourishingText us your thoughts on the new format and whether you think President Clinton should have been impeached.

Political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael for his weekly visit to break down the biggest behind-the-scenes stories in politics. From Trump's possible replacement for Jerome Powell, to the shaping of the 2028 presidential field—including a potential JD Vance–Marco Rubio ticket—this episode dives deep. Plus: What's really going on with redistricting, Josh Shapiro's future, and the Epstein-Maxwell media black hole? Don't miss this inside look at the power dynamics reshaping American politics.

Is the Democrat Party in a state of psychic collapse? Mark Halperin discusses the continuing toll that "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is taking on the left even after ten years of Trump. Mark and Charlie also discuss the Texas redistricting fight and what it reflects about America's shifting political coalitions. Plus, Sen. Tim Scott makes his first appearance on the show to discuss his new book about great moments of Christian bravery and how they shaped American history. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Democrat Party in a state of psychic collapse? Mark Halperin discusses the continuing toll that "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is taking on the left even after ten years of Trump. Mark and Charlie also discuss the Texas redistricting fight and what it reflects about America's shifting political coalitions. Plus, Sen. Tim Scott makes his first appearance on the show to discuss his new book about great moments of Christian bravery and how they shaped American history. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Halperin joins Joe to discuss if Kamala Harris will run for President in 2028 or if she is done. If not her, then who wil step up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megyn Kelly shares highlights from MK Media podcast network shows this week, including Emily Jashinsky talking with Adam Carolla about Colbert's demise and Ellen the tyrant, Link Lauren on the end of woke brands, Mark Halperin on Democrats in denial, and Maureen Callahan on Gwyneth Paltrow's bland biography.   Subscribe now to Emily's "After Party":Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-party-with-emily-jashinsky/id1821493726Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0szVa30NjGYsyIzzBoBCtJYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to Link's show Spot On:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spot-on-with-link-lauren/id1812663737Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RPHR4jKTJqkruxJjn6kzn?si=954974315d3848bfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonwithlink?sub_confirmation=1  Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperin?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to Maureen's show The Nerve:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2oYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenerveshow?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to explore a thought-provoking question: "Is it in the political interest of the Democratic Party to publicly give Donald Trump credit when he accomplishes something they actually agree with?" Together, they unpack political risks, strategic allies, and public perception around bipartisanship in a polarized era. Later, Michael turns the mic over to callers and offers a chance for listeners to share their thoughts. Original air date 30, July 2025.

The full story of the Russia Hoax is finally coming out. Charlie talks about the blockbuster declassified House report which explodes eight years of Democrat lies to derail the American republic. Could charges be imminent, and if so would they be a good idea? Mark Halperin joins with his perspective and also weighs in on recent Trump polling figures. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The full story of the Russia Hoax is finally coming out. Charlie talks about the blockbuster declassified House report which explodes eight years of Democrat lies to derail the American republic. Could charges be imminent, and if so would they be a good idea? Mark Halperin joins with his perspective and also weighs in on recent Trump polling figures. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Rahm Emanuel, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, to discuss why he came on the show, speculation about 2028 political prospects, the famous story that got him the "dead fish" nickname, how Democrats alienated voters with language policing and a focus on pronouns, why authenticity and strength are key to winning a presidential election, the truth about the issue of men in women's sports, how American cities became full of crime and homelessness, why America must reinvest in its own workers, how strengthening education can help rebuild struggling cities, the border crisis and Trump's immigration success, to Hunter Biden's vulgar podcast comments about him, why Biden's political decline was inevitable, how the Dems could have won in 2024, what it will take to win in 2028, and more. Then Mark Halperin, Link Lauren and Dan Turrentine, hosts and commentators, join to discuss whether Rahm Emanuel has what it takes to win in 2028, how he handled tough questions on gender and immigration, whether a non-woke Democrat can break through with the party's progressive base, Tulsi Gabbard's explosive claims about Russiagate and the Obama administration, whether this is really new information and if there will be indictments, whether Trump's base will keep pushing for Epstein transparency, why Trump seems disengaged from the conversation online,Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up: https://nextuphalperin.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperin Subscribe to Link's show Spot On:https://spotonwithlink.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@spotonwithlinkApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spot-on-with-link-lauren/id1812663737Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2RPHR4jKTJqkruxJjn6kzn?si=954974315d3848bf Turrentine- https://x.com/danturrentineEmanuel- https://x.com/rahmemanuel Kars4Kids: Call 1-877-kars4kids or visit https://kars4kids.org/MK DailyLook: https://dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code MEGYN for 50% off your first order. Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code MK at checkout for a special discount! Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE today Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to dissect Donald Trump's fiery new Truth Social post dismissing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as a “hoax.” With Trump lashing out at his own supporters and MAGA influencers continuing to press for full Epstein disclosure, is a rift forming within his base? Plus, discussion on the role of transparency and shifting GOP dynamics. Later, a pivot to Ukraine—what does Trump's recent stance on missile use say about his foreign policy instincts? A fast-moving conversation that cuts through the noise. Original air date 16 July 2025.

Release it all! Charlie plots out what he thinks the next 6 months of Trump 2.0 should look like, including a plan to use "Shock and Awe 2.0" to keep MAGA happy and the executive branch on-mission. Mark Halperin reacts to the MAGA division surrounding the Epstein case. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Halperin, host of Next Up with Mark Halperin, to discuss the breaking news that Biden's former White House doctor Kevin O'Connor refused to testify about Biden's cognitive decline and plead the Fifth instead, his role in participating in the Biden mental acuity cover-up, the two distinct alarming scenarios about why Biden's cognitive decline was hidden from the public during his presidency, a prominent Parkinson's specialist neurologist visited the White House, the revelation last year that Biden was evaluated by a Parkinson's disease specialist eight times, new information about a Kamala Harris campaign interview that went so poorly it never aired, a shocking story about Biden's advisors vs. the media, how the Epstein case is dividing MAGA, Trump's obvious attempt to shift attention away from the story, what Tucker Carlson and Charlie Kirk are saying now, why we might never learn what really happened with Jeffrey Epstein, whether more documents will ever actually get released, marvel at David Muir as the "vainest" man at ABC, his tight t-shirt covering the Texas flooding, the way other TV hosts dressed during the coverage, and more.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperin Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up: https://nextuphalperin.com/ Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Lumen: Visit https://lumen.me/MEGYN for 10% OffGround News: Use the link https://groundnews.com/megyn to get 40% off the Vantage subscription to see through mainstream media narratives.Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/megynkelly and use promo code MEGYN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Zohran Mamdani has vowed to build government-owned grocery stores for New Yorkers if elected. Of course, one place near America already has those: The communist nation of Cuba. How is that going for them? Benny Johnson has been to Cuba and explains his experiences there. Plus, Mark Halperin lays out the political ramifications of the Big Beautiful Bill passing, and he and Charlie discuss would happen if the GOP changed its mind about raising taxes on high earners. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zero US casualties. Zero Iranian missiles hit US bases. Zero need for the US to retaliate as of now. Charlie was just minutes into his Monday show when news broke that Iran's response to America's Saturday air strikes was imminent. He reacted live on air, joined by Mark Halperin, Alex Marlow, and Producer Blake. They discuss the missile attack as it unfolds, and Trump's opportunity to get out of the Middle East with a foreign policy masterclass. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly brings you her full appearances on the MK Media network's shows "Spot On with Link Lauren," "Next Up with Mark Halperin," and "The Nerve with Maureen Callahan."Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code MK at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchaseLean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code MK20 for 20% off

Megyn Kelly introduces some highlights from the week of MK Media, featuring Maureen Callahan on Michelle Obama, Mark Halperin on the future of the Dems, and Link Lauren's interview with actor Zachary Levi.Subscribe to The Nerve with Maureen Callahan: https://thenerveshow.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2oSubscribe to Next Up with Mark Halperin: https://nextuphalperin.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHSubscribe to Spot On with Link Lauren: https://spotonwithlink.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spot-on-with-link-lauren/id1812663737Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RPHR4jKTJqkruxJjn6kzn Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold  

Is the left locking itself into minority status for decades to come? Mark Halperin explains how the Democrats have trapped in a prison of their own making, as they find themselves defending riots, opposing deportations, and alienating the mainstream. Alex Marlow discusses how this week's riots highlight the decline and fall of the LA so many conservatives grew up in. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at Charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Halperin, host of "Next Up with Mark Halperin," and his 2Way "Morning Meeting" co-hosts Sean Spicer and Dan Turrentine, to discuss former White House Press Secretary Karine-Jean Pierre's forthcoming book rebranding herself as “Independent,” her part in covering up the cognitive decline of Biden, her failures at the White House, Elon Musk calling Trump's Big Beautiful Bill a “disgusting abomination,” whether the Elon vs. Trump drama could have an effect on the bill, why it's still on path to pass,  the tragic new story showing the consequences of Biden's illegal immigration policies, how the administration placed unaccompanied minors in the homes of illegal immigrant adults, the way the left is demonizing ICE, a key moment in the war between Russia and Ukraine, Trump's relationship with Putin, the very difficult path to peace, whether Rahm Emanuel may be the future of the Democratic party, the concerns that he's not woke enough to make it through a Democratic primary, the embarrassing Jim Acosta town hall event attempting to 'ignite truth and defend freedom' through his 'Fire Within' tour, the various Resistance grifters on the stage, and more.Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up: https://nextuphalperin.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperinApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH Spicer- https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMSpicerTurrentine- https://x.com/danturrentineSmalls: For a limited time only, get 35% off plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to https://Smalls.com and use code MK.Just Thrive: Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/MEGYN & use code MEGYN to save 20% on your first orderHome Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/megynkelly and use promo code MEGYN to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if you're already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warrantyByrna: Go to https://Byrna.com and order their all new Compact Launcher.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Megyn brings you the latest episode of Next Up with Mark Halperin, on JD Vance's dominance, the Dems' weak field, and Newt Gingrich on Trump and the new GOP. Subscribe to Next Up with Mark Halperin:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHSocial:  http://nextuphalperin.com/

Megyn Kelly introduces some highlights from the week of MK Media, featuring Mark Halperin on the truth about the Biden cover-up and the media, Link Lauren on Dylan Mulvaney and Melania Trump's fashion, and Maureen Callahan on Harry and Meghan (and Taylor and Blake).Subscribe to Next Up with Mark Halperin: https://nextuphalperin.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHSubscribe to Spot On with Link Lauren: https://spotonwithlink.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spot-on-with-link-lauren/id1812663737Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RPHR4jKTJqkruxJjn6kznSubscribe to The Nerve with Maureen Callahan: https://thenerveshow.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2o Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off & your first month free!Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold

President Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia heralded a new era of American foreign policy. The age of war, intervention, and waste has been replaced by one of dealmaking, growth, and cooperation. Mark Halperin and Charlie talk about the impressive pace the administration is keeping up and the importance of Trump's remarks. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly premieres "Blonde Origin," trolling the "Blue Origin" space mission. Then she's joined by Maureen Callahan, Mark Halperin, and Link Lauren, the stars of MK Media, and her friend and hair stylist Sara Clemente, to discuss the premiere of “Blonde Origin”, their hilarious spoof of the ridiculous Blue Origin “astronauts,” the absurd behind-the-scenes details from the filming, and more. Then Mike Rowe, host of "People You Should Know," joins to discuss the challenging requirements for true space exploration, his experience with a fighter pilot, the absurd "Blue Origin" women pretending they accomplished something historic, Michelle Obama's latest round of complaints about how expensive and difficult it was to live in the White House, how wildly out-of-touch her comments are given her elite status, the contrast between empowered individuals who find fulfillment in hard work and privileged elites who still feel dissatisfied, stories of perseverance highlighting the importance of gratitude and his new show, lighthearted stories of humility in unexpected moments, the importance of laughing at ourselves and mocking smug elites, and more. Rowe's show: https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikeroweCallahan: https://thenerveshow.com/Halperin: http://nextuphalperin.com/Link Lauren: https://www.youtube.com/@linklauren Hungryroot: https://Hungryroot.com/MK | Get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life!Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com and order their all new Compact Launcher.120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code MK to save 15%Select Quote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS at https://www.SelectQuote.com/MEGYNFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Trump's 2nd term is now three months old. How does his second "first 100 days" compare to his first pass? Mark Halperin explains how, whether you agree or disagree with his policies, this is the most monumental and ambitious presidential regime in memory. Then, TikTok's Older Millennial talks about the pathetic end of the "Un-F*** America" tour that tried to harass Charlie's campus tour...until it imploded in on itself. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly looks back at the first week of the MK Media podcast network, including "The Nerve with Maureen Callahan" on Maria Shriver and Ben Affleck, "Next Up with Mark Halperin" interviewing Sen. Ted Cruz, and more. Subscribe and follow:Mark - nextuphalperin.comMaureen - https://thenerveshow.com/ Next Up:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjHYT - https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpHalperin The Nerve:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2oYT - https://www.youtube.com/@thenerveshow