The Megyn Kelly Show

Iran Tensions Rise, CBS News Flop, and "Landman" Slams Pronouns, with Emily Jashinsky, Isabel Brown, and Hayley Caronia | Ep. 1230

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Jan 14, 2026
Emily Jashinsky, a conservative commentator and host of 'After Party,' explores the rising tensions in Iran and the risks of American intervention. She highlights media narratives and critiques Trump’s cautious approach. The discussion shifts to the troubling drop in CBS Evening News ratings and the troubling case of actor Timothy Busfield. Joined by Isabel Brown and Hayley Caronia, the trio tackles Gen Z men's dating anxieties and the absurdity of preferred pronouns in today's culture, providing sharp insights into woke campus behavior.
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ADVICE

Apply Humility Before Military Action

  • Exercise humility before launching regime-change actions because risks and blowback are high.
  • Weigh strategic benefits against the danger of quagmire and uncertain successor outcomes.
INSIGHT

Iran's Regime Is Structural Not Personal

  • The Islamic Republic is institutionalized and survives leadership change beyond one man.
  • Experts warn removing Khamenei likely leaves coercive military-intel networks firmly in control.
INSIGHT

Why CBS' 'Be The News' Strategy Fails

  • CBS Evening News' new approach centering the anchor as 'the news' alienated viewers seeking straight broadcast journalism.
  • Authentic, transparent delivery outperforms patronizing, self-referential anchors for serious evening audiences.
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