The Megyn Kelly Show AOC and Bernie's Wild Town Hall, Mamdani Clams Up, and Victoria's Secret is Back, with The Fifth Column | Ep. 1173
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Oct 16, 2025 
Kmele Foster, a political commentator, Matt Welch, editor-at-large at Reason, and Michael Moynihan, a journalist, dive into the political scene’s pulse. They dissect AOC and Bernie Sanders' town hall, tackling topics like toxic masculinity and cultural disconnects impacting Democratic voters. The trio critiques media narratives and the dynamics of cancel culture, while analyzing Zohran Mamdani's evasive responses on Fox. They also discuss Victoria’s Secret's rebranding flop, the shift back to traditional ideals, and the broader cultural reckoning over identity politics.
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Who Radicalized Young Men?
- AOC blamed Republicans for radicalizing young men, but Megyn Kelly and guests argued the left's messaging drove male alienation.
- The panel links male disaffection to cultural shaming, not GOP plotting, explaining youth shifts toward conservative media.
Why Young Men Flock Online
- Michael Moynihan traced male radicalization interest to figures like Jordan Peterson and online spaces that catered to searching young men.
- The guests argued media dismissal of male audiences helped push them toward alternative, often conservative, communities.
Cultural Messaging Costs Votes
- Matt Welch and guests say Democrats' cultural stances (defund police, woke rhetoric) alienated working-class voters.
- They argue economic populism could win, but cultural messaging keeps Democrats unpopular with many voters.