The Megyn Kelly Show

Cowardly Media, and Trump's 2024 Court Battles, with Bari Weiss, Arthur Aidala, Mark Eiglarsh, and Phil Houston | Ep. 687

Dec 15, 2023

Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, discusses the shift of former liberals to conservative ideologies post-October 7 and the rising complexities of anti-Zionism. Attorneys Arthur Aidala and Mark Eiglarsh debate Trump's legal battles, weighing options ahead of a Supreme Court showdown. Phil Houston, a former CIA agent, analyzes deception in Hunter Biden's latest statements, revealing how to spot lies. The conversation weaves through media bias, obesity stigma, and high-profile legal disputes, making for a captivating and thought-provoking dialogue.

01:52:56

Creator website

Episode guests

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

The rise of anti-Semitism, both in America and globally, is a growing concern that needs media institutions to combat and mitigate its impact.

The effectiveness of medications like Ozempic in weight management highlights the importance of destigmatizing their use.

The erosion of trust in media organizations, exemplified by James Bennett's exposé on the New York Times, underscores the need to uphold core values like truth and impartiality.

Hunter Biden's non-specific denials and lack of addressing specific allegations raise questions about his financial involvement and investigations into his family.

Deep dives

Legal battle: Barry Weiss to argue appeal case of Harvey Weinstein

Barry Weiss, founder of the Free Press, will be arguing the appeal case of Harvey Weinstein before the Court of Appeals in New York. The case raises important legal issues regarding the admissibility of prior bad acts and the scope of cross-examination. The outcome of this case will not only impact Weinstein but also have broader implications for defendants throughout the state of New York. The high-profile nature of the case and the significance of the legal issues involved make it a significant milestone in Weiss' legal career.

Intro

2min

Shifting Political Allegiances in the Wake of Violence

4min

Anti-Zionism and Identity Politics

24min

Editorial Courage and Media Bias

11min

Antisemitism and Weight Management Stigmas

8min

Weight Loss, Health, and Legal Laughter

4min

Legal Quagmire and Christmas Cheer

21min

Legal Turmoil and Political Consequences

12min

Trials and Controversies

6min

10.

Legal Challenges and Public Figures

20min

11.

Analyzing Deception in Public Statements

6min

Megyn Kelly is joined by Bari Weiss, founder and CEO of the Free Press, to discuss former liberals becoming instantly "conservative" after October 7, what's behind so many Black Americans opposing Israel and Jews, James Bennet going public after being forced to resign as opinion editor from the New York Times in 2020, the cowardice of the New York Times and especially from the publisher, how the New York Times went from great journalism and curiosity to reflecting the elites’ views, the lack of courage in the press today, Oprah admitting her recent weight loss was from an Ozempic-type drug, the major problem of obesity in the U.S. and more. Then attorneys Arthur Aidala and Mark Eiglarsh join to discuss whether Jack Smith or former President Donald Trump has the best shot when the case comes before the Supreme Court, Jack Smith’s notable urgency in the D.C. trial of Trump, whether the young boy who was called racist by a sports writer has a case against Deadspin, the threshold for defamation, Mariah Carey sued for her famous Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and more. Then former CIA agent and deception expert Phil Houston joins to talk about how he noticed so many lies and "tells" in Hunter Biden's latest comments this week.

Weiss - https://www.thefp.com/

Aidala - https://omny.fm/shows/the-arthur-aidala-power-hour

Eiglarsh - https://www.eiglarshlaw.com/

Houston - https://www.qverity.com/

Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly

Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow

Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow

Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow

Find out more information at:

https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow