The Megyn Kelly Show
The Megyn Kelly Show
April 16, 2026

The TRUTH About Kamala and Newsom, w/ Stephen A. Smith, & Hypocrite Meghan Markle, w/ Britt and Witt

Quick Read

Megyn Kelly and Stephen A. Smith dissect Meghan Markle's 'victim narrative,' Kamala Harris's surprising poll lead, and the cultural shifts impacting comedy and family entertainment.
Meghan Markle faces intense criticism for self-serving narratives at mental health events, contrasted with her alleged history of bullying.
Kamala Harris leads Democratic primary polls despite a history of political underperformance and policy inconsistencies.
Cultural commentary skewers comedians for political shifts and warns against 'woke' content in family reboots.

Summary

Megyn Kelly and Stephen A. Smith launch into a sharp critique of Meghan Markle, labeling her the 'Duchess of Duplicity' for consistently making youth mental health events about her own 'most trolled person' narrative, despite extensive allegations of her own bullying behavior within the Royal household. They then pivot to the Democratic primary landscape, highlighting Kamala Harris's unexpected lead in polls over Gavin Newsom, despite her past political failures and perceived policy flip-flops on issues like gas prices. The discussion extends to Newsom's vulnerability due to California's perceived failures, including taxpayer-funded transgender care for undocumented immigrants. Later, Kelly, joined by Britt Mayer and Will Witt, criticizes Dave Chappelle for allegedly backtracking on his trans jokes and Jimmy Kimmel for abandoning traditional comedy for political commentary. The panel also expresses alarm over the 'woke' inclusion of a non-binary character in the 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot and the Trump administration's use of religious rhetoric in political announcements, specifically Pete Hegseth's biblical analogies from the Pentagon. The episode concludes with a detailed breakdown of Blake Lively's ongoing legal battle, predicting a career-ending outcome due to her perceived 'mean girl' behavior.
This episode offers a candid, conservative-leaning perspective on current political and cultural figures, challenging mainstream narratives around celebrity victimhood, political competency, and progressive cultural shifts. It highlights how media personalities and politicians are perceived when their actions contradict their public statements, and raises concerns about the influence of 'woke' ideology on entertainment and public discourse, particularly concerning children and religious expression in government.

Takeaways

  • Meghan Markle is labeled the 'Duchess of Duplicity' for making youth mental health events about her personal 'trolling' experiences.
  • Allegations of Meghan Markle bullying royal staff are detailed, with multiple accounts of employees leaving in tears.
  • Kamala Harris holds an unexpected double-digit lead in Democratic primary polls over Gavin Newsom.
  • Harris is criticized for a video on gas prices, contrasting with her past anti-fossil fuel stance as Vice President.
  • Gavin Newsom's political viability is questioned due to California's 'disaster' status, including taxpayer-funded transgender care for undocumented immigrants.
  • Dave Chappelle is accused of backtracking on his trans jokes, blaming 'media rage baiting' and 'weaponization' by Republicans.
  • Jimmy Kimmel is criticized for abandoning traditional comedy to engage in political commentary, contrasting with Johnny Carson's philosophy.
  • The 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot is introducing a non-binary character, sparking concerns about 'poisonous' ideology in children's programming.
  • Pete Hegseth's use of biblical stories from the Pentagon to criticize the press is deemed 'uncomfortable' and inappropriate.
  • Blake Lively's legal battle is predicted to end her career due to her documented 'mean girl' behavior on camera.

Insights

1Meghan Markle's 'Victim Narrative' Undermined by Bullying Allegations

Meghan Markle consistently frames herself as a victim of media bullying, even at youth mental health events, claiming to be the 'most trolled person in the entire world.' However, this narrative is sharply contrasted by extensive reports from royal biographers and former staff detailing her alleged bullying behavior, leading to numerous employees leaving their positions in tears. Critics argue her public statements are a form of 'image rehab' and self-pity.

Markle's speech in Australia (), host's detailed accounts of staff departures and bullying incidents from Valentine Low's book and other sources (, ).

2Kamala Harris's Surprising Lead in Democratic Primary Polls

Despite a history of underperforming in previous presidential bids and perceived policy inconsistencies, Kamala Harris has quietly become the clear front-runner in the Democratic primary, leading Gavin Newsom by double digits in RCP poll averages. This trend suggests a potential default nomination, raising questions about the Democratic party's leadership vacuum and candidate selection process.

RCP average polls showing Harris at 26.9% and Newsom at 18.9% (), her past inability to make it to Iowa in 2020 despite significant funding ().

3Gavin Newsom's Gubernatorial Record as a National Liability

Gavin Newsom's potential presidential bid is seen as severely hampered by the perceived 'disaster' in California under his governorship. Specific criticisms include the state's economic and educational collapse, and controversial policies like providing taxpayer-funded transgender care, including hormones and surgeries, to undocumented immigrants housed in homeless shelters. This record is framed as a significant hurdle for any national campaign.

Discussion of California's economic and education collapse (), a City Journal article detailing taxpayer-funded transgender care for illegal immigrants in shelters (), and a soundbite from an interview with a recipient of such care ().

4Comedians' Shift from Humor to Political Commentary Draws Criticism

Both Dave Chappelle and Jimmy Kimmel face criticism for their approaches to political and cultural issues. Chappelle is accused of backtracking on his controversial trans jokes, blaming 'media rage baiting' and Republicans for 'weaponizing' his comedy, despite his own explicit statements. Kimmel is criticized for abandoning the traditional role of a comedian to engage in political commentary, a move contrasted with Johnny Carson's belief that entertainers should not use their platforms to sway public opinion.

Chappelle's NPR interview clip (), his 'gender is a fact' joke (), and his comments on Republicans 'weaponizing' his jokes (). Kimmel's interview with Michelle Obama () and a 1979 Johnny Carson clip ().

5'Woke' Ideology Infiltrating Family Entertainment Reboots

The planned reboot of the family-friendly show 'Malcolm in the Middle' is set to feature a non-binary character, with producers citing their own 'queer' children as motivation. Critics argue this represents a 'poisonous' and 'toxic' trend of embedding confusing ideologies into mainstream children's programming, potentially leading to 'irreparable damage' and 'child abuse' by normalizing concepts that young children cannot fully process.

Clip from the 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot featuring a non-binary character (), producers' statement about their 'queer' children ().

6Concerns Over Religious Rhetoric in Political and Military Discourse

The increasing use of religious references and imagery by the Trump administration, including Trump's controversial 'Jesus' meme and Pete Hegseth's biblical analogies from the Pentagon, raises significant discomfort. Critics argue that using deeply theological stories to make political points or to criticize the press, especially from a military platform, is inappropriate, manipulative, and risks alienating segments of the population while potentially twisting scripture for personal or political gain.

Discussion of Trump's 'Jesus' meme and his subsequent denial (), Pete Hegseth's story from the book of Mark used to criticize the 'Trumphating press' (), and Joy Behar's incorrect statements about Jesus ().

Lessons

  • Critically evaluate celebrity narratives, especially those framing themselves as victims, by seeking out diverse sources and considering their past actions.
  • Stay informed about political polling trends and candidate platforms, but also scrutinize their past policy stances and gubernatorial records for consistency and effectiveness.
  • Be vigilant about the content of mainstream entertainment, particularly reboots of family-friendly shows, to ensure it aligns with your values for children's consumption.
  • Question the use of religious rhetoric in political and military contexts, especially when it appears to serve a political agenda or to demonize opponents.
  • Support media and entertainment that prioritizes genuine humor and entertainment over political messaging, allowing for a mental break from daily stressors.

Quotes

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"For now 10 years, every day for 10 years, I had been bullied and attacked. And I was the most trolled person in the entire world. Man, wo. And I'm still here. And so when I think of all of you and what you're experiencing, I think so much of that is having to realize that no, that industry, that billion-dollar industry that is completely anchored and predicated on cruelty to get clicks, that's not going to change. So you have to be stronger in that."

Meghan Markle
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"You targeted him. He was on your vision board. Don't lie about it because I'm the one who broke that news and I had it on a very good source notwithstanding your lies about you had no idea who the royal family was or who he was. Okay, sure. And you made it happen because you wanted to feel important. You wanted a short form to mega fame. You weren't getting it done on suits. So you decided to marry somebody way more famous than you and you sought to glom on to everything he had. That made you a target because you became a large public figure."

Megyn Kelly
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"You have some people in this country that hate America and they want to see it burn. Figuratively speaking, they want to see wholesale changes. Some of them do... You have some of these people that want to see America dismantled by the seams. And a lot of people think they don't know what they're doing. No, they want that to happen. They want America to resemble a socialist state. They want that."

Stephen A. Smith
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"My job is whatever I decide my job is, whatever my employer allows me to do. Um that that's what my job is. Comedians have been doing this for a long time. It just shows a great deal of ignorance when it comes to comedy to say, 'Well, Johnny Carson didn't do this.' Like, well, first of all, we're living in a different time. And secondly, how do you know Johnny Carson wouldn't do it? I bet Johnny Carson would talk about it. I bet Johnny Carson would be absolutely mortified by what's going on."

Jimmy Kimmel
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"Once you start that, you start to get that self-important feeling that what you say has great import. And you know, strangely enough, you could use that show as a forum. You could sway people. And I don't think you should as an entertainer."

Johnny Carson
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"I sat there in church and I thought, 'Our press are just like these Pharisees.' Not all of you, but the legacy Trumphating press."

Pete Hegseth

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