The Megyn Kelly Show Best of the Week: Legacy Media's Failures, Noem's Disastrous Book Tour, and the "Mr. Birchum" Cast
May 12, 2024
Buck Sexton critiques Kristi Noem's disastrous book tour, emphasizing the gap between political aspirations and reality. Vivek Ramaswamy challenges the authority of legacy media, arguing that its sensationalism undermines trust. Victor Davis Hanson highlights the disconnect and activism on college campuses, addressing declining academic rigor and free speech issues. Together, they tackle how these themes reflect the broader landscape of contemporary politics and media narratives.
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Spoiled Students
- Victor Davis Hanson argues recent protests reveal the mediocrity of elite universities and their enabling of spoiled students.
- The public is recognizing students' lack of resilience and the hypocrisy of administrations supporting their agendas.
Capitulating Administrators
- Megyn Kelly criticizes university administrators' capitulation to student protesters, citing SUNY New Paltz as an example.
- She condemns their lack of authority and their appeasement through actions like creating Arab cultural centers.
Noem's Playbook
- Buck Sexton criticizes Kristi Noem for pretending to be ultra-conservative, then using the same playbook when challenged.
- He cites Noem's backtracking on a transgender bill after initially tweeting support as an example.