Next Up with Mark Halperin Megyn Kelly on Dems’ Shutdown Deal Meltdown and Schumer’s Fall, Plus Inside the Rise of Nick Fuentes
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Nov 11, 2025 
In this discussion, Megyn Kelly, a prominent television and radio journalist, dives into the chaos surrounding the recent government shutdown. She analyzes the internal struggles within the Democratic Party and Chuck Schumer's precarious position. The conversation shifts to the alarming rise of figures like Nick Fuentes, highlighting the crisis facing young men in America and the failure of leaders to engage them effectively. Together, they explore the challenges of cultural alienation and the urgent need for new pathways to connect with today's youth.
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Populist Revolts Reshape Both Parties
- Both parties face mirror populist revolts that disrupt establishment power and reshape politics.
- Anger, distrust, and demand for upheaval now drive political currency across left and right.
One Party Centered, The Other Leaderless
- Republicans orbit around Donald Trump as a singular center of gravity while Democrats lack a clear leader.
- That asymmetry explains divergent party responses to recent political shocks.
Israel Fights Are Proxy Culture Wars
- Fights over Israel and allegations of antisemitism are proxy wars for establishment vs. populist clashes.
- Both parties use these issues to contest who defines party orthodoxy and power.
