Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #556: Megyn Kelly, Ezra Klein, Sen. Jon Tester
Feb 27, 2021
Megyn Kelly, a seasoned journalist and podcast host, joins Ezra Klein, a prominent political commentator from the New York Times, and Sen. Jon Tester, a Democratic Senator from Montana focused on rural issues. They dive into the absurdities of contemporary life, discussing cancel culture and its chilling effects on free expression. The group weighs in on the governance challenges between California and Texas, critiques political messaging, and reflects on the evolving attitudes toward the pandemic. Humor punctuates their insights into today's political landscape.
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School Concerns
- Megyn Kelly removed her children from their NYC private schools due to a hard left turn in curriculum.
- The school implemented a trans education program for 8-9 year olds and asked her kindergartner to write a letter objecting to the Cleveland Indians' mascot.
Divisive School Letter
- Kelly read part of a letter circulated within schools that demonizes white children.
- This type of rhetoric is divisive and harmful, according to Kelly and Bill Maher.
Smith College Incident
- At Smith College, a black student accused a janitor and teacher of racism.
- The accusations were unfounded, but the staff members' lives were ruined while the student faced no consequences.