The Megyn Kelly Show Disturbing Chicago Violence Excused by Politicians, and Media Salivates Over Fox News Trial, with the Fifth Column Hosts | Ep. 531
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Apr 18, 2023 
Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, hosts of The Fifth Column podcast, tackle pressing issues like the alarming crime wave in Chicago and its political repercussions. They dissect the implications of the Fox News-Dominion trial on press freedom and media credibility, revealing the disconnect between politicians' private and public views on Trump. The conversation also touches on the debate around transgender athletes in sports and the racial biases in media representations of gun violence, providing a critical lens on today's cultural dilemmas.
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Dominion's Argument
- Dominion argues losing their defamation case would mean public figures can't win such cases.
- They claim this proves the "actual malice" standard, set by NYT v. Sullivan, is too high.
Charm of Fox Personalities
- Megyn Kelly shares her past experience working with Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson.
- She believes their charm and self-deprecation could sway a jury despite media portrayals.
Actual Malice Standard
- Judge ruled Dominion doesn't need to prove falsity; it's accepted the statements were false.
- Dominion must prove "actual malice," either knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for truth.