The Megyn Kelly Show Charlie Kirk "Curse," ABC Affiliates vs. Kimmel, and Kamala's Disastrous Book Tour Begins, with Mark Halperin | Ep. 1155
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Sep 23, 2025 
Political journalist Mark Halperin joins to dissect the outrage over a Jezebel article cursing Charlie Kirk just before his assassination, sparking heated discussions about media bias. They delve into the backlash against Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC, highlighting affiliate resistance and conservative calls for accountability. Halperin and Megyn critique Kamala Harris's chaotic book tour, her muddled messages on optimism, and the friction from fellow Democrats. The conversation exposes hypocrisy in media and the shifting landscape of political commentary.
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New Conservatives Finding Their Voice
- A man on X confessed he hid conservative beliefs online from fear, then publicly declared himself after Kirk's death.
- Kelly and Halperin note many newfound conservatives are posting they were previously afraid to speak up.
Affiliates Reassert Programming Power
- Sinclair and Nexstar refused to air Jimmy Kimmel's show after his MAGA comments, asserting affiliate programming control.
- Halperin says affiliates now have leverage and can let the market decide content consequences.
Use Affiliate Leverage Strategically
- Affiliates should exercise independent judgment and refuse network content that offends their constituencies.
- Use economic leverage to align programming with local audience standards.