Next Up with Mark Halperin Brit Hume, Joe Scarborough, Megyn Kelly, Newt Gingrich: Memorable Guests of 2025
Dec 23, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Brit Hume, a veteran political journalist, dives into media bias and the need for neutrality in newsrooms. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich shares insights on J.D. Vance's growing influence and the shifting cultural landscape, predicting a potential civil war within the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, Megyn Kelly brings humor to the news, reflecting on her broadcasting style and the challenges of authenticity in modern journalism. Together, they explore the dynamics of politics, culture, and media in an engaging conversation.
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Erosion Of Neutral Journalism
- Brit Hume argues journalism's neutrality has eroded and Trump accelerated bias against him.
- He says media efforts to bring Trump down backfired and ultimately helped him politically.
Correcting Bad Reporting Practices
- Brit Hume would remove clearly flawed reporting and reprimand the journalists responsible.
- He emphasizes holding reporters accountable and teaching neutrality in newsrooms.
Actively Fix Bad Stories
- If you publish a weak story, take it down and question the reporters' reasoning.
- Reprimand clear lapses and use them as marks against journalistic judgment.