Next Up with Mark Halperin Brit Hume, Joe Scarborough, Megyn Kelly, Newt Gingrich: Memorable Guests of 2025
Dec 23, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Brit Hume, a veteran political journalist, dives into media bias and the need for neutrality in newsrooms. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich shares insights on J.D. Vance's growing influence and the shifting cultural landscape, predicting a potential civil war within the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, Megyn Kelly brings humor to the news, reflecting on her broadcasting style and the challenges of authenticity in modern journalism. Together, they explore the dynamics of politics, culture, and media in an engaging conversation.
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Roots Of The Cultural Backlash
- Newt Gingrich traces 'woke' influence back decades and sees a cultural backlash.
- He argues Trump tapped a broad base tired of elite cultural dominance.
Democratic Party Schism Ahead
- Newt Gingrich predicts a leftward split between pragmatic Democrats and radicals like AOC.
- He foresees internal conflict that could reshape the party.
AI As Inevitable Disruptor
- Newt Gingrich says AI is an inevitable transformative force with mixed risks and benefits.
- He compares AI's impact to electricity or the internal combustion engine historically.