The Megyn Kelly Show Zucker's Seismic CNN Exit, Whoopi's Suspension, and Canada's Freedom-Loving Truckers, with Rich Lowry, Melissa Cronin, Stu Burguiere, and Ezra Levant | Ep. 253
Feb 2, 2022
Melissa Cronin, a Radar Online reporter who broke the story of Jeff Zucker's exit from CNN, joins Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, and Ezra Levant, founder of Rebel News. They dive into the fallout from Zucker's resignation due to an undisclosed affair, raising questions about media accountability. The group discusses Whoopi Goldberg's suspension over Holocaust comments and the contentious atmosphere at Georgetown Law after Ilya Shapiro's tweet. Lastly, they unpack the Canadian truckers' protests against vaccine mandates and the public's shifting sentiments surrounding them.
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Gollust's Cuomo Connection
- Gollust's prior role as Andrew Cuomo's communications director creates conflicts of interest in the Chris Cuomo saga.
- This connection may have influenced Zucker's delayed action in disciplining Chris.
Zucker's Downfall
- Zucker's resignation is linked to the Chris Cuomo investigation, revealing potential protection of Cuomo due to Gollust's connection to Andrew Cuomo.
- The Cuomos' vindictive nature likely played a role in Zucker's downfall.
Media Hypocrisy
- Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust comments and Ilya Shapiro's tweet controversy highlight media hypocrisy.
- Goldberg's views on race, aligned with the ADL's redefinition of racism, sparked debate.
