Trump's "Civilization Will Die Tonight" Iran Warning, and Tucker's Harsh Critique, with Glenn Greenwald | Ep. 1290

Less than two hours before a looming military strike deadline, President Trump agrees to a conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran, pulling back from the brink as high-stakes negotiations continue. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche unveils a nationwide fraud crackdown while forcefully rejecting claims the Justice Department is being politicized following his appointment. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin escalates the fight with sanctuary cities, suggesting the federal government could strip customs operations from airports in jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement. Kanye "Ye" West’s comeback effort hits a setback as the U.K. bans his entry, prompting organizers to cancel a major London music festival he was set to headline.   Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 to join Birch Gold’s Learn and Earn event by April 30!   Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code MK at checkout for a special discount! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of "System Update" on Substack, to discuss Trump’s warning to Iran that their "whole civilization will die tonight" without a deal, his shocking negotiation tactics, the spin about whether Trump should be taken literally or seriously, Trump’s shifting message from “liberating” the Iranian people to wiping them out, the long-term ramifications of escalating war in Iran, how Trump’s MAGA focus shifted from domestic policy to foreign policy in 2026, how this focus will affect the midterms, longtime Trump supporter Tucker Carlson’s strongest critique of the Iran war yet, how Lindsey Graham and Mark Levin have become such massive influences of Trump and this administration, and more.   More from Greenwald- https://greenwald.substack.com/   SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off any new system! DailyLook: https://dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code MEGYN for 50% off your first order. Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/MEGYN50 or use code MEGYN50 at checkout. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 to join Birch Gold’s Learn and Earn event by April 30!     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump gives Iran until 8pm Eastern tonight to strike a deal or face the potential destruction of its power grid and infrastructure, as civilians are reportedly urged by the Iran regime to form human shields. ICE arrests the niece and grandniece of former Iranian General Qasem Soleimani after the State Department revokes their green cards. The Supreme Court vacates the appellate ruling in Steve Bannon’s contempt case, clearing the way for the DOJ to potentially dismiss the charges after he already served his sentence - Article 3 Project Founder Mike Davis weighs in. The Artemis II crew travels farther from Earth than any humans in history, completing a lunar fly-by and capturing never-before-seen views of the moon before beginning the journey home.   PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY   SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/megynto get the right coverage at the right price. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly opens the show by discussing a scary situation of her son fainting at Easter mass, important advice for people to make sure this doesn't happen to their kids, and more. Then Emily Jashinsky, host of "After Party," joins to discuss President Trump's wild escalated rhetoric over Iran and the "f*ckin' strait," how different corporate media outlets and independent media has been covering the war in Iran, American bravery on display in the daring rescue of the Air Force officer in Iran over the weekend, new polling showing worse numbers for the Democrats going into the 2026 midterms, the uphill challenges both parties face, offensive anti-women comments from Megan Rapinoe about protecting women's sports, absurd anti-boy comments from Gavin Newsom's wife Jennifer, and more. Plus they get into how Megyn's glam team gave Emily a makeover with hair, makeup, and wardrobe, the value of feeling confident and put together, the truth about physical appearance in today's world, how looking your best can transform how you feel as well, and more.   Subscribe now to Emily's "After Party": Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-party-with-emily-jashinsky/id1821493726 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0szVa30NjGYsyIzzBoBCtJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily?sub_confirmation=1   Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at  https://sundaysfordogs.com/MEGYN50  or use code MEGYN50 at checkout. DailyLook: https://dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code MEGYN for 50% off your first order. PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New testimony and documents reveal how key evidence tied to Jeffrey Epstein—including hard drives and explicit materials—was removed or left unsecured before investigators could obtain it, raising fresh questions about possible tip-offs and lost evidence - MK True Crime host Dave Aronberg weighs in.  As the Iran war drags on and gas prices surge,  Next Up host Mark Halperin breaks down what to expect in the Midterm elections related to Senate and House races.    Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.   Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's true crime mega-pod, you can find the full five-part series of Megyn Kelly Investigates" on the disappearance of "Baby Lisa" - the mystery that's still ongoing, including Megyn's hidden camera moment during the investigation.     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley, Navy TOPGUN graduate and fighter pilot, and Jason Redman, retired Navy SEAL, to discuss reporting that Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet, the rescue mission underway to recover the pilots, reports that one pilot has been rescued by the Americans, how the U.S. military is trained for these scenarios, and more. Then Maureen Callahan, host of "The Nerve," joins to discuss Hoda Kotb’s bizarre sounds and gestures during her interview with Savannah Guthrie, her failure to ask tough follow-up questions, Bryon Noem’s alleged “bimbofication” and new details about his interactions with women, new reporting about his "rehab" attempt, questions about what Kristi Noem knew before it leaked, shocking bodycam footage showing Tiger Woods after his DUI crash, questions about privilege and accountability, Woods telling cops he was on the phone with President Trump, the truth about his major drug problem, the judge tossing Blake Lively's claims of harassment against Justin Baldoni, what will happen with the trial scheduled for next month, Michelle Obama complaining to Steph and Ayesha Curry about how difficult her marriage is, non-stop whining about race and gender, the truth about the huge hit "Love Story" series, the real story of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, what the series leaves out about their troubled dynamic, and more.   Subscribe to Maureen's show The Nerve: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenerveshow?sub_confirmation=1 Substack: https://thenerveshow.com/   Buckley-https://www.instagram.com/officialwhizbuckley Redman- https://jasonredman.com/   Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/MEGYN & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY Quo: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://www.Quo.com/MK Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF.     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is out in her role, but new reporting suggests President Trump is keeping DNI Tulsi Gabbard in place. Democratic fundraising giant ActBlue is under scrutiny after internal legal memos revealed weaknesses in its safeguards against foreign donations, raising the risk of potential criminal violations and misleading Congress. A growing number of missing or dead scientists tied to sensitive U.S. research fuels concerns about possible foreign targeting, as explosive claims from former Rep. Matt Gaetz and cryptic comments from Rep. Tim Burchett add to speculation about hidden government programs and UFOs. A surge in Americans converting to Catholicism this Easter, driven by a search for meaning, community, and faith, is pushing numbers beyond pre-pandemic levels in many regions.   Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code MK.   PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Sean Davis, CEO of The Federalist, and Sohrab Ahmari, U.S. Editor of UnHerd, to discuss reports that President Trump is about to fire Attorney General Pam Bondi, Bondi's challenges in handling the Epstein Files, Trump's reported frustration with the lack of prosecutions from the DOJ, reports Trump is considering firing DNI Tulsi Gabbard over her position on Iran, why Megyn hopes Gabbard doesn't leave, the implications for the coalition Trump built in 2024 if Gabbard leaves, and more. Then John Kiriakou, former CIA counterterrorism officer, joins to discuss the “two to three weeks” talking point that President Trump and Lindsey Graham are pushing about the Iran war, what really happens next with the war, the CIA’s “MK Ultra” origin story, the secrets of the CIA and FBI, why conspiracy theories are growing in a post-COVID world, how Israel tries to recruit CIA operatives, the influence Israel has on both Democrats and the GOP in Congress, how he got recruited into the CIA, the challenges of balancing marriages and relationships in covert CIA roles, and more.   Davis- https://thefederalist.com/ Ahmari- https://unherd.com/ Kiriakou- https://johnkiriakou.com/   Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Quo: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://www.Quo.com/MK Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/MEGYN & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump signals an intensified next phase of Operation Epic Fury against Iran over the next "two to three weeks" as polling shows most Americans oppose the war and economic concerns mount. A federal judge orders the Trump administration to reinstate legal status for thousands of migrants admitted through the Biden-era CBP One app, ruling the termination process unlawful. NASA’s Artemis II mission launches successfully, sending astronauts on a historic 10-day journey that could take them farther from Earth than any humans before.   Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF.   Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code MK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.