The Megyn Kelly Show

Failures of Elite Media, and Hypocrisy of Left on Mob Behavior, with Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles | Ep. 788

May 10, 2024
Nellie Bowles, author of "Morning After the Revolution," and Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, dive deep into the failures of elite media. They discuss the glaring omission of critical stories, like the Hunter Biden laptop, by major outlets. Highlighting the hypocrisy surrounding campus protests and the pain inflicted on workers at Columbia, they explore the dynamics of victimhood in elite spaces. They also reflect on their personal journeys, the challenges of modern parenting, and the urgent need for a reality-based media amid rising radicalism.
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ANECDOTE

California vs. New York

  • Megyn Kelly and Nellie Bowles discuss living in California and New York.
  • Bowles prefers the relaxed social scene in California compared to the intensity of New York media.
ANECDOTE

Book's Origin

  • Bowles wrote "Morning After the Revolution" to cover the 2020 events honestly.
  • Mainstream media outlets avoided these stories, frustrating Bowles' journalistic curiosity.
INSIGHT

Slack's Impact on Newsrooms

  • Newsroom Slack channels flattened hierarchies, giving louder voices undue influence.
  • Junior staff could criticize senior reporters, impacting editorial decisions.
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