The Megyn Kelly Show

GOP Chances in NY and CT, Military Recruitment Issues, and REAL Top Gun Pilot, with John Ellis and Dave Berke | Ep. 416

Oct 20, 2022

John Ellis, founder of News Items Substack, provides sharp political insights on the GOP’s chances in traditionally Democratic strongholds like New York and Connecticut. He discusses rising crime rates and voter dissatisfaction with the current administration. In the second half, Dave Berke, a former TOPGUN pilot and Marine veteran, shares his gripping experiences training elite pilots and the challenges of military recruitment. He reflects on leadership lessons learned in combat and the cultural impact of the Top Gun movies. Get ready for a blend of politics and aviation thrills!

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Shifting Politics in Connecticut

6min

Political Landscape and Rising Tensions

16min

Health and Electoral Dynamics

7min

Political Landscape and a Top Gun Pilot's Remarkable Journey

4min

From Aviation Dreams to Achievements

3min

From Target to Triumph: A Marine's Journey

12min

The Journey of a Top Gun Pilot

25min

Reflections on Vulnerability, Parenting, and Leadership

7min

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Behind the Scenes of Top Gun: Maverick

12min

11.

Military Readiness and Future Leadership

7min

Megyn Kelly is joined by John Ellis, editor of the "News Items" Substack, to talk about whether the GOP really may win in New York and Connecticut, races to watch in Washington state, Kari Lake's smarts and savvy, John Fetterman's new "medical report,"crime in America, whether the election is a referendum on Biden himself or the economy overall, and more. Then Dave Berke, a former TOPGUN pilot and Marine veteran, joins to discuss what it's like being selected as a TOPGUN student and becoming an instructor later, his most challenging battles, the danger of pilots losing consciousness and crashing, relationship with Marines like Jocko Willink, being a consultant on the new "Top Gun" movie, leadership and life lessons, how he became attracted to the military and the Marines, serious military recruitment issues in America, the "weakness" of the military, and more. Plus, MK Mailbag - reading your emails! Email Megyn at Megyn@MegynKelly.com.

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