
The Megyn Kelly Show Left Losing Meme War, Chelsea Clinton's Pod, and How AI Helps Scammers, with RealClearPolitics Hosts and Eric O'Neill | Ep. 1162
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Oct 2, 2025 Join political analysts Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth as they dissect the Democrats' struggle in the meme warfare amid a government shutdown and the optics of Kamala Harris' book tour. They also riff on Chelsea Clinton’s new podcast, exploring her credentials as a 'Dr.' and family connections. Then, Eric O'Neill, a former FBI operative, reveals the alarming rise of AI-driven scams and deepfakes, along with practical tips to safeguard against such cyber threats. Insightful commentary meets serious warnings!
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Media Fluency Beats Traditional Messaging
- Political actors who master new media formats gain outsized influence over public discourse.
- Trump's meme fluency gave Republicans a practical edge the Democrats lacked.
Modern Shutdowns Are Political Theater
- Shutdowns now function as political theater with limited immediate public disruption.
- Partial closures shift the burden onto narrative control more than mass service interruptions.
Speaker Scam Nearly Tricked An FBI Vet
- Eric O'Neill nearly fell for a fake speaking-engagement scam promising first-class travel and fees.
- He caught it after small verification steps and used the experience to warn others in his book.







