Megyn Kelly's Insights on Media, Politics, and Social Issues

Megyn Kelly's Career Transition

Megyn Kelly, formerly of NBC and Fox News, has found new success as an independent broadcaster. After parting ways with NBC, Kelly launched her own show which has become the largest news broadcaster on YouTube, surpassing major networks like CNN and Fox News. Kelly attributes this success to her ability to speak freely without corporate constraints:

"I'm so much happier and it's really changed my whole view on cancel culture. I think it separates individuals from companies where they do not belong, where the values are not aligned. I really can't imagine being right now at NBC or frankly at Fox News in this environment and having to comport with their rules on how we talk about these very dicey issues that are all over the news today."

Kelly now runs her show with just six producers, compared to the large teams at major networks. This lean operation allows her to be nimble and focus on the stories and issues she feels are most important.

Views on Current Political and Social Issues

Transgender Rights and Women's Spaces

Kelly expressed strong views on transgender issues, particularly regarding biological males in women's spaces:

"Men cannot become women period. Women can't become men either. And men and boys do not belong in women's spaces whether it's a bathroom, a locker room or a sports event."

She emphasized concerns about safety and privacy for women and girls, while noting she has empathy for individuals struggling with gender identity issues. Kelly believes the rapid increase in people identifying as transgender, especially among youth, is largely a "social contagion" rather than solely increased acceptance.

Law Enforcement

Kelly, who has family in law enforcement, expressed frustration with negative portrayals of police:

"I am just so sick and have been so sick of the lies that have been told about cops. It's brutal. We have law enforcement in my family as well and it's really hard to watch this."

She emphasized that while there are some "bad apples," they are not representative of most police officers who risk their lives to serve communities.

The 2024 Election

Regarding the upcoming presidential election, Kelly believes Donald Trump is currently better positioned to win than in previous elections:

"Trump right now is better positioned to win than he's ever been in any election before if you look at where he is."

She cited recent polling showing Trump and Biden essentially tied, whereas at this point in previous elections, Trump was trailing by larger margins. Kelly noted Trump has some advantages now that he didn't have in 2016, including a record to run on, though he's lost some of his outsider appeal.

Comparing the current race to 2016, Kelly sees key differences:

"Trump had some advantages back then that he doesn't have now including his genuine outsider status. It was very attractive to a lot of voters who had never voted before."

She also contrasted Hillary Clinton with current Vice President Kamala Harris:

"Hillary was smart...you can say what you want about Hillary Clinton but she is incredibly competent. I really think the problem for Kamala Harris is she's not smart, she's not a deep thinker, she's very surface level."

State of Media and Politics

Kelly expressed concern about the current state of both media and politics in America. Regarding media, she criticized what she sees as a lack of due process and rush to judgment:

"That's what the media has been doing with everyone in the past five years - no due process. You are accused of anything, you're guilty and there's really no chance to figure out whether it's fair."

On the political front, Kelly worries about the quality of candidates and their motivations:

"My experience in the news business dealing with politicians leads me to believe that the people in this room and on this stage over your two-day conference are the people we need to be looking to for our future leaders and ideas and to save the country. It's not Washington DC. All the incentives to be a good person are gone."

She sees many politicians as more focused on social media fame and donor interests than on serving constituents and compromising to achieve results.

Thoughts on Improving American Society

Kelly believes addressing America's challenges requires more than just legal or constitutional changes. She emphasized the need for cultural shifts and rebuilding community connections:

"We need to see each other again. We need to like look at each other in the eye across from the table. We need to ban our kids from playing on the devices when they get together for playdates. We must insist that they play outside without any devices and actually connect with nature."

She also stressed the importance of patriotism and connecting with different parts of the country:

"We must get out of the coastal cities and go to flyover country and go to a rodeo in Montana or something like that. We have to start loving our country again. That's a huge piece of it and that again is community."

Ultimately, Kelly believes rebuilding personal connections and civic engagement at the local level is key to addressing many of America's political and social challenges.

Conclusion

Megyn Kelly's transition to independent media has allowed her to speak more freely on controversial issues. Her perspectives on transgender rights, law enforcement, and the current political landscape reflect a conservative viewpoint that she feels is often underrepresented in mainstream media. While critical of many aspects of modern politics and media, Kelly remains optimistic that grassroots engagement and a return to community values can help address America's challenges. Her success as an independent broadcaster also highlights the changing media landscape and the appetite for voices outside traditional corporate structures.

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