The Megyn Kelly Show Graham Linehan on His Arrest Over "Dangerous" Posts, and Media Refusing to Cover Brutal Charlotte Murder, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep 1143
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Sep 8, 2025 
Graham Linehan, an Irish comedy writer known for co-creating Father Ted, shares his harrowing experience of arrest due to his outspoken views on transgender issues. He discusses the personal toll of standing up for free speech and his decision to sue the police. Joining him are Charles C.W. Cooke and Rich Lowry, who critique the national media's silence on the murder of a Ukrainian woman in Charlotte, exploring the hypocrisy in crime reporting. The trio also delves into a humorous baseball incident, revealing societal norms around sportsmanship.
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Overreach Sparks Backlash
- Linehan argued police are following orders and don't grasp the issue, making them tools for activists' demands.
- He noted public sympathy grew after the overreach, saying activists often overreach and provoke backlash.
Recording The Arrest And Legal Response
- Linehan recorded part of the arrest and angrily told officers he'd sue them before calming and later filing a lawsuit.
- He framed the arrest as intended to intimidate others from tweeting and said it backfired.
Belief In Movement’s Decline
- Linehan predicted the trans movement will collapse and said its last phase would be vicious overreach.
- He pledged to continue writing and using his Substack to keep public attention on harms to women and children.
