The Megyn Kelly Show "Second Strike" Narrative Falls Apart, Kash Patel Responds, and How To Be a Man, with Rich Lowry, Charles Cooke, Elliot Ackerman, and Bryan Cox | Ep. 1204
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Dec 2, 2025 
Join Megyn Kelly as she engages Brian L. Cox, a Cornell Law professor and military expert, who sheds light on the controversies surrounding a recent Washington Post narrative. Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke of National Review critique media biases in coverage of political events, while Kash Patel provides insights on FBI controversies. Elliot Ackerman, a decorated Marine, emphasizes the importance of positive role models for young boys and discusses his new series on masculinity, advocating for intentional living and the value of small rituals.
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Initial Reports Mislead On Complex Combat Actions
- Initial battlefield reports are often incomplete and can mislead public conclusions.
- Brian L. Cox warns media should avoid labeling actions a war crime without fuller evidence.
Destroyed Vs. Disabled Changes Legal Exposure
- Whether a vessel is 'destroyed' or merely 'disabled' legally changes permissibility of further strikes.
- Cox explains commanders can lawfully re-attack a still-qualifying military objective even with survivors aboard.
Intercepted Comms Can Shift Legal Judgments
- Intercepted radio communications from a survivor can confirm ongoing military utility and justify follow-up strikes.
- That intelligence materially alters the legal assessment of the second strike.