The Megyn Kelly Show

Left Losing Meme War, Chelsea Clinton's Pod, and How AI Helps Scammers, with RealClearPolitics Hosts and Eric O'Neill | Ep. 1162

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Oct 2, 2025
Join political analysts Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth as they dissect the Democrats' struggle in the meme warfare amid a government shutdown and the optics of Kamala Harris' book tour. They also riff on Chelsea Clinton’s new podcast, exploring her credentials as a 'Dr.' and family connections. Then, Eric O'Neill, a former FBI operative, reveals the alarming rise of AI-driven scams and deepfakes, along with practical tips to safeguard against such cyber threats. Insightful commentary meets serious warnings!
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INSIGHT

Memes Drive Political Narratives

  • Memes and social media shape modern political messaging more than formal speeches or telethons.
  • Democrats struggled to control narrative while Republicans leveraged viral humor to define the moment.
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Messaging Inconsistency Harms Credibility

  • Democrats' messaging on the shutdown conflicted with earlier positions, weakening credibility.
  • Voters notice when a party pivots from boasting about a policy to denying it, which undermines persuasion.
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Media Fluency Beats Traditional Messaging

  • Political actors who master new media formats gain outsized influence over public discourse.
  • Trump's meme fluency gave Republicans a practical edge the Democrats lacked.
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