The Megyn Kelly Show

Santos Expelled and DeSantis vs. Newsom, with Newt Gingrich, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino's Journey Through Jersey, Drugs, and Prison | Ep. 678

Dec 1, 2023

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, shares sharp political insights on the expulsion of George Santos and the stakes in the DeSantis-Newsom debate. He explores the evolving GOP landscape amidst Trump’s influence and the likelihood of Kamala Harris as a future nominee. Then, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino reveals his rollercoaster life from reality TV fame to prison, discussing his struggles with addiction and the support he received from stars like Jay Leno. He reflects on personal growth, resilience, and the meaning behind his iconic 'GTL' mantra.

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Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino

Newt Gingrich

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Quick takeaways

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino's early life involved experiences as a stripper and drug dealer.

Sorrentino discusses his cultural upbringing in Staten Island and New Jersey and the influence of mob connections.

The podcast explores the challenges faced by Sorrentino after his involvement in stripping was discovered by his family.

Sorrentino reveals his involvement in drug dealing, including the dynamics and precautions taken during transportation.

Deep dives

The Jersey Shore phenomenon and life before fame

The podcast discusses how the show Jersey Shore became a cultural phenomenon and the impact it had on popular culture. The main focus is on Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, one of the cast members, and his life before fame. It mentions his early endeavors as a stripper and drug dealer, providing some insights into those experiences.

Intro

4min

Political Parallels and Reality Show Reflections

14min

Political Strategies and Candidate Dynamics

19min

From GTL to Growth: A Journey with Mike Sorrentino

5min

From Staten Island to the Shore: A Life Unfiltered

9min

From Stripping to Drug Dealing: A Journey Through Young Choices

4min

From Deals to Despair

26min

Upcoming Debate and Navigating Credit Challenges

2min

From 'The Situation' to Resilience

16min

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Reflections on Resilience and a Coming-of-Age Story

3min

Megyn Kelly is joined by Newt Gingrich, author of "March to the Majority," to discuss the breaking news of Rep. George Santos being expelled from Congress, what precedent this sets in the House, Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom’s face-off during their "red state vs. blue state" debate, comparing the governors' performances in the debate and in each of their states, advice for DeSantis in the next GOP debate, why VP Kamala Harris is likely to be the nominee if President Joe Biden exits, Trump and the state of the GOP, and more. Then Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, author of "Reality Check,” joins to discuss how he was discovered for the television show “Jersey Shore," the heights of his fame and fortune, his risky behaviors during his career on MTV, how Jay Leno and Robert Downey, Jr. tried to help him when he was addicted to drugs, getting booed during the roast of Donald Trump, how Sorrentino ended up in prison, what happened when he crossed paths with Michael Cohen in jail, his comeback after prison and getting married and having kids, each of their experiences down the “Jersey Shore,” and more.

Gingrich: https://www.amazon.com/March-Majority-Story-Republican-Revolution-ebook/dp/B0BH4M9M93

Sorrentino: https://mikethesituationbook.com/

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