The Megyn Kelly Show

Biden Panders to Anti-Israel Crowd, and Free Speech vs. Cancel Culture, with Tom Bevan, Josh Holmes, and Greg Lukianoff | Ep. 661

Nov 2, 2023

Tom Bevan, founder of RealClearPolitics, Josh Holmes, co-host of the Ruthless podcast, and Greg Lukianoff, CEO of FIRE, dive into the Biden administration's controversial response to anti-Israel sentiments and the criticism over possible political biases in media coverage. They also examine Nikki Haley's rising profile in the GOP primaries, the complexities of cancel culture in education, and the urgent need for reform to protect free speech on campuses amid growing anti-Semitism. The discussions highlight the intricate dance between free expression and societal accountability.

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Greg Lukianoff

Josh Holmes

Tom Bevan

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Quick takeaways

Nikki Haley's rise in popularity suggests potential for a non-Trump alternative in the Republican presidential race.

Concerns about bias arise due to the choice of moderators for Republican presidential debates.

The controversy surrounding Ron DeSantis' choice of boots sparks speculation about his height and generates political debate.

Controversial statements by professors at Columbia and Cornell University highlight the need for reform in higher education.

Deep dives

Nikki Haley Surges in Republican Presidential Race

Nikki Haley has seen a recent surge in popularity, placing her in the number two spot behind Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race. While Trump maintains a strong lead, Haley's rise in the polls suggests that some Republican voters may be open to a non-Trump alternative. However, it remains to be seen whether Haley can maintain her momentum and rally the party behind her.

Intro

4min

Identity and Conflict: A Crucial Dialogue

4min

Comfort Footwear and Political Commentary

2min

A Critique of Presidential Communication and Its Global Impact

2min

Navigating Political Pressures: Israel, Hate Crimes, and Identity Politics

19min

Exploring Modern Leftist Ideologies and Political Tensions

2min

Biden Financial Allegations and Media Bias

7min

GOP Primary Dynamics: Haley Rising

11min

Political Implications of Middle East Conflict and Upcoming Discussions

2min

10.

Debate Dilemmas and Height Humor

15min

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A Deep Dive into Free Speech Challenges in Education

3min

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Campus Climate: Free Speech and Anti-Semitism

8min

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The Chilling Effects of Cancel Culture

17min

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Reforming Higher Education

4min

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University Rankings and the Battle Against Cancel Culture

3min

Megyn Kelly is joined by RealClearPolitics' Tom Bevan and Josh Holmes of the Ruthless podcast to talk about the outrageous pandering of the Biden administration to those who display anti-Israel sentiments, the creation of an "Islamophobia" strategy for some reason, anti-Semitism on the left and right, the new evidence uncovered by the House of President Biden receiving money personally from foreign countries, the corporate media refusing to follow the money and cover this story, Nikki Haley's rise in the GOP primary, how Trump might possibly lose the nomination, the question of whether Gov. Ron DeSantis wears lifts in his cowboy boots, and more. Then Greg Lukianoff, co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind," joins to talk about how colleges like Harvard who were last in FIRE's free speech rankings are suddenly discovering the value of free speech after the Israel terror attack, how the DEI touted at these woke schools are being ignored when it comes to Jewish students, how to define "cancel culture," whether people losing jobs because of anti-Semitic comments is actually cancel culture, balancing free speech with freedom from consequences of that speech, solutions to the crisis of speech censorship, some of the worst examples of "cancel culture" consequences, how to experiment big in higher education, and more.

Bevan: https://www.realclearpolitics.com

Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/@RuthlessPodcast

Lukianoff: https://www.amazon.com/Canceling-American-Mind-Undermines-Threatens/dp/1668019140

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