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"Second Strike" Narrative Falls Apart, Kash Responds, and How To Be a Man, w/ Lowry, Cooke, Ackerman

2025-12-02 News & Politics
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Media Accountability, FBI Smears, and Defining Manhood in Modern America

Deconstruct sensational national security reporting debunked by subsequent sources, analyze political attacks targeting administration leaders, and explore practical advice for young men navigating today's complex cultural landscape.

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  • Debunk the initial Washington Post narrative concerning Secretary Hegseth and the boat strike, highlighting the New York Times correction regarding mission objective versus survivor status.
  • Scrutinize recent smear campaigns targeting Kash Patel at the FBI, contrasting anonymous allegations with on-the-record defense and recorded operational successes.
  • Examine the cultural imperative for defining positive masculinity, drawing lessons from military intentionality and basic conduct.

This segment dissects conflicting reports surrounding a critical military action off the Caribbean coast, offering legal analysis on why the initial "war crime" accusation fell apart. Guests then pivot to analyze patterned media attacks attempting to undermine political appointees like Kash Patel by focusing on anecdotal workplace drama. Finally, the conversation shifts to cultural commentary, emphasizing the need to teach young men foundational skills and intentional conduct independent of politicized critiques.

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Brian L. Cox, Cornell Law professor, to talk about the new reporting casting doubt on the Washington Post narrative about Sec. Hegseth and the deadly "second strike," the significance of a potential intercepted conversation between a survivor and a narco-terrorist, and more. Then Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke of National Review join to discuss the reality of the drug boat strike story, why the press is itching to slam the Trump admin and sacrificing objectivity, Kash Patel's exclusive comments reacting and pushing back against the anonymous report aimed at his work at the FBI, what could really be behind the smears coming out now, disgusting reactions from the media on the shooting of National Guard members in DC, their choice to blame Trump for the actions of the Afghani national, and more. Then Elliot Ackerman, writer, "The Free Press," joins to discuss the truth about the CIA-backed “Zero Unit,” the Afghan involvement he experienced, his decorated military career, why he began his series about what "A Man Should Know," how young boys need positive role models in today's culture, the importance of intentionality and doing the little things, and more. Cox- https://x.com/briancox_rltw/status/1995406709737607440?s=42 Cooke- https://twitter.com/charlescwcooke Lowry- https://www.nationalreview.com/ Ackerman- https://www.thefp.com/Elliot10 Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megyn and get 20% off with code MEGYN. Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you! Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday: https://bit.ly/3Aw93yw Watch full clips of The Megyn Kelly Show here: https://bit.ly/3xFXNxI Sign up for my 'American News Minute' weekly email: https://www.megynkelly.com Tune in live on SiriusXM at 12-2pmET: SiriusXM.us/TheMegynKellyShow Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-megyn-kelly-show/id1532976305 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/0awxEJH88Xur0GHXuteBLw?si=0EcxxHSLQhO2uYmpUN13KQ&dl_branch=1 Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: Twitter — https://twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/megynkellyshow/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Connect with me on social media: Twitter — https://twitter.com/megynkelly Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/megynkelly/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MegynKelly

Top Comments (10)

@noeniwolf2624 2025-12-03

MSM when they want to push a Narrative they pull out the anonymous source card .

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@markwilson3723 2025-12-03

If Hillary were accused of a "double-tap" on narco boats, i imagine her response would be, "what difference, at this point, does it make?"

54 12 replies
@DaleHansen-xq8sh 2025-12-03

They are lashing out at anyone and anything and hoping something will stick, they are getting more brazen and dangerous in my opinion .

52 16 replies
@1Netbum 2025-12-02

Hello Lauren Becall 😂

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@evaguidry9022 2025-12-03

These people who lie with hateful intent are calling themselves Americans and yet they are putting our soldiers at such a high risk who are protecting us and our children and our nation, shame shame on them😢

36 1 replies
@MegynKelly 2025-12-02

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@rghurst 2025-12-03

Immigration should NOT be a humanitarian program. Immigration should be for the benefit of the host country ... period! Humanitarian programs should be, must be, separate from immigration.

27 1 replies
@RNancy13 2025-12-03

What a pleasure it is to listen to the very intelligent, articulate Brian Cox…instead of all the catatrophizing, shrill, emotional discussions by Democrats and their captured pundits

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@michelleadams7247 2025-12-02

Megyn .. Fisherman’s Friend cough lozenges .. a public speaker’s savior.

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@gary-ig8vt 2025-12-04

does anyone anywhere fish with automatic weapons ? ,,, or fish on a boat going 50 MPH ?

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