The Megyn Kelly Show

Megyn's Trump Interview Next Week, and Potential New Murdaugh Trial, with Ric Grenell, Mike Baker, Jonna Spilbor, and David Wohl | Ep. 622

Sep 7, 2023

Ric Grenell, former acting DNI Director, shares his insights on media dynamics, President Biden's plunging poll numbers, and the 2024 election landscape, including potential strategies for the GOP. Criminal defense attorney David Wohl discusses serious allegations of jury tampering in the Alex Murdaugh trial, hinting at the possibility of a retrial. They also touch on the implications of recent prison sentences for January 6 rioters compared to other protests, raising questions about justice and its political ramifications.

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David Wohl

Ric Grenel

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Quick takeaways

The potential jury tampering in the Alex Murdaugh trial by a clerk could lead to an entirely new trial and potential criminal charges.

The allegations against Becky Hill raise concerns about the sanctity and transparency of our judicial system, particularly regarding the protection of jurors.

If the defense can prove jury tampering and misconduct by Becky Hill, it could result in criminal charges against her and prompt an examination of other cases she was involved in.

This case highlights the need for a fair and unbiased judicial process and underscores the potential implications of the conflict in Ukraine on the global food supply and the growing Russia-North Korea partnership.

Deep dives

Allegations of Jury Tampering and Misconduct in High-Profile Murder Trial

A South Carolina lawyer, Alec Murdoch, convicted of murdering his wife and son, may potentially receive a new trial. Jurors have signed sworn affidavits alleging that the clerk of court, Becky Hill, behaved inappropriately and tried to manipulate and influence the verdict. The allegations include instructing jurors not to be fooled by Murdoch's testimony, having private conversations with the jury, pressuring jurors to come to a quick conclusion, and providing false information about a pro-defense juror to the judge. These claims, if proven, could be considered jury tampering and undermine the integrity of the trial.

Intro

4min

Navigating Public Perception in Journalism

6min

Political Shifts and Electoral Strategies

22min

GOP, Suburban Women, and LGBTQ+ Dynamics

15min

Allegations of Jury Intimidation in Alec Murdoch's Trial

3min

Jury Integrity Under Scrutiny

20min

Justice and Geopolitics: A Complex Landscape

23min

Concerns Over Political Leadership and Age Acuity

2min

The Necessity of Age Limits in Politics

2min

Megyn Kelly begins the show by announcing her interview with former President Donald Trump coming up next Thursday on September 14. Then Ric Grenell, former acting DNI Director, joins to discuss the state of the media, President Biden tanking in the polls, the potential "elites" coming together at the Democratic convention to appoint Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the nominee, VP Kamala Harris’ continued struggles, former VP Pence speaking out against Trump and populism, Grenell's believe that DeSantis' campaign is "homophobic" after their LGBT ad, the gay community and the GOP, DeSantis’ policies in Florida, and more. Then defense lawyers Jonna Spilbor and David Wohl join to talk about the potential jury tampering in the Alex Murdaugh trial by a clerk, how that could actually lead to an entirely new trial and potential criminal charges, the relevance of the clerk's motivations, Trump potentially taking the stand in the classified documents trial, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison over January 6, whether Tarrio's sentencing was politically motivated, the hypocrisy in criminal consequences for January 6 rioters and BLM-Antifa rioters, and more. Then Mike Baker, host of "The President's Daily Brief," joins to discuss how the Russia-Ukraine conflict could actually end, the danger to America as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are getting closer, new details about how caught off-guard the Biden administration was by the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, Hunter Biden facing a gun charge now, Biden walking out and White House spin, and more.

Grenell: https://twitter.com/RichardGrenell

Spilbor: https://jonnaspilbor.com

Wohl: https://cucamongacriminaldefense.attorney

Baker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-presidents-daily-brief/id1617887885

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