The Megyn Kelly Show

Who Won the Chaos "Hot Mess" Debate, with Glenn Greenwald, Eliana Johnson, Michael Duncan, and Larry Elder | Ep. 637

Sep 28, 2023

Glenn Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, joins Eliana Johnson, Editor-in-chief of The Washington Free Beacon, Michael Duncan, co-host of the Ruthless podcast, and Larry Elder, GOP 2024 candidate, to dissect the chaotic recent Republican debate. They discuss the missed opportunities for meaningful dialogue, the moderators' failures, and Ron DeSantis' notable improvements. Opinions on candidates' personas and Trump's influence on working-class voters are also explored, alongside commentary on social issues like mental health and media responsibility.

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Quick takeaways

The lackluster performance of some candidates and the poor moderation left a negative impression of the recent Republican primary debate.

Vivek Ramaswamy's shift in demeanor and call for policy-focused debates may be seen as inauthentic by viewers.

The debate's lack of structure and focus on oppressed minority groups over working class issues was criticized as crucial in winning elections.

Deep dives

Disappointment and lack of control in the Republican primary debate

The podcast episode discusses the recent Republican primary debate, criticizing the moderators for their inability to control the candidates and maintain order. The lackluster performance of some candidates, including Chris Christie's attempt at humor by calling Donald Trump 'Donald Duck,' was deemed ineffective and off-putting. Glenn Greenwald and Meghan Kelly express their frustration with the debate, finding it uninteresting and annoying due to the constant interruptions and bickering among the candidates. The poor performance of the moderators and the absence of a proper closing of the debate also left a negative impression.

Intro

2min

Critique of the Republican Debate

16min

Curtains, Controversies, and Candidate Performances

15min

Debate Dynamics Unpacked

6min

Dissecting a Disappointing Debate Experience

2min

Moderation Mayhem in Political Debates

8min

Embracing Spontaneity in Interviewing and Analyzing Political Debates

2min

Debate Dynamics and Political Identity

13min

Navigating Controversy: Gender Discourse and Mental Health

13min

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Analyzing Media Responsibility and Social Backlash

2min

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Political Landscape Ahead of 2024

15min

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Speculating on Biden's Candidacy and Harris's Role in the Democratic Landscape

4min

Megyn Kelly begins the show discussing her take on the "hot mess" of a second GOP debate, before breaking down all the angles with Michael Duncan, co-host of the Ruthless podcast, Eliana Johnson, co-host of the Ink-Stained Wretches podcast, Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update," and Larry Elder, GOP 2024 candidate. They discuss why Fox News partnering with Univision was a huge miss, the liberal framing on questions from the moderators, the need for structure amid the chaos, how Ron DeSantis has shown improvement from the first GOP debate, Nikki Haley and Tim Scott looking awkward debating curtains, a good DeSantis moment on Florida's curriculum, Vivek Ramaswamy “relaunching” with a new personality in the second GOP debate, if he was able to tone down his "know-it-all" persona, Trump's humor and connection with the working class, Gavin Newsom's “classless” comments when discussing his upcoming debate with Ron DeSantis, Newsom claiming trans issues are a "distraction," the UK government getting involved in comments made by Laurence Fox on Dan Wootton's GB News show, how it's leading to suspensions and firings, the issue of male suicide, and more.

Duncan: https://www.youtube.com/@RuthlessPodcast

Johnson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ink-stained-wretches/id1573974244

Greenwald: https://rumble.com/c/GGreenwald

Elder: https://www.larryelder.com

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