The Megyn Kelly Show

Kate Middleton's Health, Dan Wootton Speaks Out For First Time Since Cancelation, and Pressures on Parents, with Tim Carney | Ep. 745

Mar 13, 2024
Dan Wootton, a British journalist known for his royal commentary, discusses censorship in the U.K. and the controversies surrounding his exit from GB News. He shares intriguing insights on Kate Middleton's health and the smear campaigns against him and others in the media. Tim Carney, a bestselling author, addresses modern parenting pressures, advocating for greater independence and the value of boredom for kids. Together, they tackle essential topics like the impact of social media on parenting and the changing dynamics within families.
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ANECDOTE

Career-Ending Controversy

  • Dan Wootton lost his job at GB News after Lawrence Fox made controversial comments about a female pundit.
  • Wootton's attempt to provide "balance" by calling the pundit "very beautiful" was deemed to have "compounded the offense."
INSIGHT

Smear Campaign Allegation

  • Dan Wootton believes the incident with Lawrence Fox was not the sole reason for his dismissal from GB News.
  • He alleges a smear campaign was launched against him months prior, involving false accusations published by Byline Times.
ANECDOTE

False Allegations

  • Byline Times accused Wootton of soliciting explicit photos from colleagues under a pseudonym.
  • Wootton denies these allegations, claiming they were fabricated by a convicted extortionist, a violent criminal, and his ex-boyfriend.
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