The Megyn Kelly Show

Spencer Pratt Surging in LA Mayor Race, DNC Autopsy Report Fight, UFO Files Released: AM Update 5/11

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May 11, 2026
A surprise surge for a Los Angeles mayoral contender and the debate moments driving new prediction-market momentum. A feud over a network interview and questions about selective editing. Intensifying pressure inside a major party to release a contested internal autopsy on the 2024 cycle. The Pentagon publishing declassified UFO and UAP files, including a striking orb sighting. A cruise ship hantavirus evacuation and US health follow-up.
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INSIGHT

Spencer Pratt Debate Boost Moves Markets

  • Spencer Pratt's debate performance shifted prediction markets, moving his win probability from 13% to about 30% on Polymarket.
  • The surge followed a 28-minute CBS interview release and traders treating the debate as a pivotal signal in a volatile LA mayoral race.
ANECDOTE

Pratt Calls CBS Interview A Hit Piece

  • Spencer Pratt accused CBS News of turning an hour-long interview on his burned-out lot into a five-minute hit piece featuring clips from The Hills.
  • CBS later posted the full 28-minute interview showing Pratt expanding on mandatory treatment and his 'living their experience' critique of city officials.
INSIGHT

Outsider Pitch Focuses On Mandatory Treatment

  • Pratt frames his outsider candidacy as a revolt against experienced officials who created crises, arguing common sense and mandatory treatment over more beds.
  • He cites the DEA claim that 90% of people living on LA streets are drug addicts to justify mandatory medical treatment rather than incarceration.
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