Kohberger's Shocking Plea Deal, Diddy Red Flags, and Trump vs. Elon Again, with Arthur Aidala, Matt Murphy, Rich Lowry, Charles Cooke | Ep. 1099

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Jul 1, 2025

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Charles Cooke

Matt Murphy, a former homicide prosecutor, discusses the implications of Bryan Kohberger's controversial plea deal that avoids the death penalty, leaving key questions unanswered. Legal expert Arthur Aidala shares insights on the narcissism exhibited by killers and the families' reactions. The conversation shifts to political topics with Rich Lowry and Charles Cooke, exploring the latest feuds between Trump and Elon Musk, the passing of significant legislation, and the quirks of jury dynamics in high-stakes trials, providing a mix of legal and political intrigue.

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INSIGHT

Families Shocked by Plea Deal

The Idaho quadruple murder plea deal shocked and disappointed victims' families.
Families wanted the death penalty and full trial to understand why the murders happened.

ANECDOTE

Serial Killers Keep Motives Hidden

Serial killers like Brian Kohlberger often do not reveal why they committed their crimes.
Kohlberger may never explain his motive despite his plea deal.

INSIGHT

Plea to Protect Family from Testimony

Kohlberger reportedly took a guilty plea largely to protect his family from testifying.
He wanted to shield his parents from painful court appearances.

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Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing the shocking plea deal allowing Bryan Kohberger to avoid the death penalty, whether he'll ever truly be held accountable for the Idaho quadruple murders he committed, the truly horrific details of the murders, and more. Then legal experts Arthur Aidala and Matt Murphy join to discuss how Bryan Kohberger gets to keep the mystery of why he committed the murders a secret now with the plea deal, the narcissism of serial killers, whether the families in the Idaho case support the plea, the latest in the Diddy case as the jury deliberations continue, the major red flags to be taken from five jury notes already, the controversy surrounding juror #25, and more. Then National Review’s Charles C.W. Cooke and Rich Lowry join to discuss the breaking news that the Big Beautiful Bill passed through the Senate by a 50-50- tie, what happens next with the House, Trump floating the idea of deporting Elon Musk as their feud flares up again, Elon’s latest rant against the Big Beautiful Bill, Elon's genius and why it doesn't apply to the way politics works, Trump’s visit to “Alligator Alcatraz,” the new immigration detention center in Florida, his funny comments about how to escape an alligator attack, and more.

Aidala- https://am970theanswer.com/radioshow/the-arthur-aidala-power-hour

Murphy- https://www.amazon.com/Book-Murder-Prosecutors-Journey-Through/dp/1368104061

Cooke-https://x.com/charlescwcooke

Lowry-https://www.nationalreview.com/

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