Top Political Soundbites of 2025, Trump's Israel and Tucker Friendships, and Life After a Pardon

In a dramatic overnight operation, U.S. forces capture and arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro inside a heavily fortified Caracas compound, flying him to New York to face sweeping federal charges. The Trump administration calls it a precise law-enforcement action, while critics warn it risks war, constitutional overreach, and chaos for Venezuela’s future. A viral investigation alleges massive taxpayer fraud tied to Somali-run childcare and healthcare operations in Minnesota, prompting a federal payment freeze and a growing FBI probe. Far-left democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City mayor and immediately moves to erase his predecessor’s policies. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Lean: If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN toyour diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER MK at https://TAKELEAN.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Jan 24min

Start 2026 right and subscribe to Spot On now: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 Link Lauren breaks down Minnesota’s ongoing daycare fraud allegations, Zohran Mamdani’s pick for FDNY fire commissioner, and Kamala Harris’ dating advice. Then, Link dives into a Meghan Markle update including Meghan and Harry losing their 11th publicist, the renaming of their foundation, and what they charge donors for a private dinner. Plus, George Clooney has a new acting rule, and Link dives his “best and worst” of 2025.  Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code LINK at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/LINKMasa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/LINK and using code LINK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Jan 43min

Megyn Kelly spends the episode answering viewer and listener questions about the challenges the Trump administration has faced in meeting its deportation goals, the real story with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the rise and dangers of radical Islam in America, what she's been reading on faith this year, her father and raising kids, her dogs, her favorite designers, red light therapy, her favorite makeup, sunless tanners, and more. Delta Rescue:Delta Rescue needs our help. Visit https://Deltarescue.orgVeracity Selfcare: Visit https://VeracitySelfCare.com & use code MK for up to 45% off your order!Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  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.

2 Jan 51min

Crime Week continues as Megyn Kelly is joined by Sarma Melngailis, author of "The Girl with the Duck Tattoo," to discuss what the Netflix "documentary" "Bad Vegan" gets right and wrong about her story, why "con artists" target well-educated and sophisticated women, how the man at the center of the story worked his way into her life, the way the man at the center of the "Bad Vegan" story was able to "weaponize" her ambition, why she was susceptible, the dangers he posed to her, what he did with the money, what life is like now for Melngailis, and more.  More from Melngailis: https://thegirlwiththeducktattoo.com/  Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Byrna: 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 Jan 1h 4min

Crime Week continues, as Megyn Kelly is joined by private investigator Steve Ridge to discuss the mysterious Jodi Huisentruit disappearance 30 years ago, Huisentruit's background as a local news anchor, the circumstances of her last night, potential suspects for who could have abducted Huisentruit, why John Vansice was never ruled out as a suspect, the crime scene and evidence gathered at the Huisentruit disappearance, the lack of DNA and cameras back in 1995, the efforts by Ridge to get certain evidence unsealed in the cold case, and more. Find more about the disappearance here: https://findjodi.com/ Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Pendragon Cycle (Daily Wire+): Discover The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of The Merlin—a bold retelling of the King Arthur legend where Merlin’s vision sparks a civilization’s rebirth; watch the full trailer now at https://pendragonseries.com.  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.

31 Des 202548min

Megyn Kelly is joined for Crime Week by Maureen Callahan, host of "The Nerve" and author of the book "American Predator," to talk about her reporting on the serial killer Israel Keyes, why the FBI originally cooperated with her book on Keyes but then suddenly stopped, the shocking story behind the "final victim" of Keyes Samantha in Alaska, how Keyes was finally caught after more than a decade, the shocking police interrogation that happened next, what cops found in Keyes' car, the twist in Keyes' confession, what police would learn about various victims of Keyes, what we know about psychopathy and true evil, the strange moment in the interrogation of serial killer Israel Keyes when he stops cooperating, other potential victims of Keyes from around the country, how women can and should protect themselves, and more. 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=1Substack: https://thenerveshow.com/ Pendragon Cycle (Daily Wire+): Discover The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of The Merlin—a bold retelling of the King Arthur legend where Merlin’s vision sparks a civilization’s rebirth; watch the full trailer now at https://pendragonseries.com. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  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.

30 Des 20251h 15min

Megyn Kelly is joined by Peter Tragos, the "Lawyer You Know" on YouTube, to talk about the full backstory to the Karen Read story, what the prosecution alleged and how the defense made their case, what made the various trials so compelling, the significance of confusion over internet searches in the Karen Read trials, the questions about the taillight and the car data, the curious state of the deceased body, how "Turtle Boy" upended the Karen Read case, why his impact is complicated, his ongoing legal issues, and more. More from Tragos: https://www.youtube.com/c/LawyerYouKnow Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Delta Rescue: Delta Rescue needs our help. Visit https://Deltarescue.orgPendragon Cycle (Daily Wire+): Discover The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of The Merlin—a bold retelling of the King Arthur legend where Merlin’s vision sparks a civilization’s rebirth; watch the full trailer now at https://pendragonseries.com.   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.

29 Des 202555min

In this special bonus episode, Doug Brunt, author of "The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel," joins to talk about his new book, how it's actually book two of a trilogy, how fonts are an important small way to make a point and connect with people, what a healthy marriage looks like, why laughter with family is key to happiness, and more. Brunt- https://douglasbrunt-author.com/  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.

27 Des 202554min