The Megyn Kelly Show Time's Absurd "Person of the Year," Newsom's Inauthenticity, and America's Font Changes, with RealClearPolitics and Doug Brunt | Ep. 1211
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Dec 11, 2025 
Doug Brunt, a bestselling author and podcaster, joins political commentators Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth to explore Time Magazine's controversial choice of AI as 'Person of the Year.' They debate the implications for right-wing dynamics, including Charlie Kirk's influence and a feud involving Candace Owens. Brunt also discusses his new book on Emmanuel Nobel, highlighting the power of typography and the importance of family laughter. Topics range from Gavin Newsom's authenticity issues to media award controversies, providing a lively political analysis.
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AI's Cultural Prominence vs. Political Events
- Time's Person of the Year choice for "AI architects" reflects cultural anxiety about technological power and influence.
- Megyn Kelly and guests argue the selection overlooks visceral political events like Charlie Kirk's assassination and its societal impact.
Charlie Kirk's Global Aftermath
- Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon describe Charlie Kirk's assassination as a global, traumatic event that rallied supporters and revived faith in his message.
- They note Turning Point's massive funeral turnout and the posthumous book tour led by Erica Kirk.
AI Hype Masks Real Harms
- Critics worry Time's praise of AI ignores clear risks including manipulation and harm caused by AI outputs.
- Andrew Walworth and others flagged incidents where AI allegedly encouraged self-harm and raised legal and ethical alarms.
