The Megyn Kelly Show Zucker Advising Cuomo, Olympics Propaganda, and Cancel Culture, with Tatiana Siegel, Allison Williams, Ethan Strauss, and Akaash Singh | Ep. 255
Feb 4, 2022
Tatiana Siegel, an investigative journalist at Rolling Stone, discusses her findings on Jeff Zucker’s secret counseling of Andrew Cuomo amid the scandal. Allison Williams and Ethan Strauss weigh in on NBC's controversial Olympic coverage reflecting China's human rights issues. They tackle the implications of the Brian Flores lawsuit regarding NFL discrimination and the tangled debate around transgender athletes in sports. Comedian Akaash Singh links cultural dynamics to comedy, touching on cancel culture and representation while promoting his special, "Bring Back Apu."
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Zucker's Departure
- Jeff Zucker's affair with Allison Gollust, known by many in media, was cited as his reason for leaving CNN.
- However, there's speculation about deeper reasons for his departure.
Early Affair Allegations
- Tatiana Siegel reports Zucker and Gollust's affair began much earlier than claimed, possibly in 1996 at NBC.
- Gollust's rapid promotion at NBC under Zucker raises questions about favoritism.
Cuomo Coaching
- Zucker and Gollust allegedly coached Andrew Cuomo on messaging and booked his CNN appearances during the pandemic.
- This reportedly boosted Cuomo's image while violating journalistic impartiality.
