The Mission to Capture and Arrest Maduro, Somali Fraud Fallout, Mayor Mamdani Begins: AM Update 1/5

President Trump warns Republicans that losing the House in the 2026 midterms would almost certainly trigger another impeachment push from Democrats. Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa of California dies unexpectedly at 65. The Trump administration escalates its push to acquire Greenland, citing urgent national-security concerns tied to Russia, China, and Arctic dominance. The Department of Homeland Security deploys 2,000 agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul amid explosive allegations of massive taxpayer fraud linked to the Somali community. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing the New York Times complete puff piece about the family of Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger, their complete whitewashing of important details and questions about what the family knew, and more. Then Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update,” joins to discuss Trump saying we're going to "keep the oil" in Venezuela, how America is planning to "nurse" the country back to health, whether Maduro's dancing had something to do with American intervention, Trump and Stephen Miller teasing they may just take Greenland, whether America could get kicked out of NATO and if that would be a good thing, and more. Then Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, joins to discuss why Trump is taking a “traditional American approach” to foreign policy with his Venezuela actions, the argument that his saber-rattling is all just about putting America in the best position possible, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new tenant director’s insane views on property ownership, her outlandish targeting of "white" people, and more. Then clarinetist James Zimmermann joins to talk about why he's suing the Knoxville Symphony over their actions after he won a blind audition, the DEI policies he spoke out about in his past, and more. Greenwald- https://rumble.com/c/GGreenwaldLowry- https://www.nationalreview.com/Zimmermann- https://x.com/jameszimmermann Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MK and using code MK.DailyLook: https://dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code MEGYN for 50% off your first order.Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: 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.

Venezuelans celebrate the capture of authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro as he appears in a New York courtroom on sweeping narco-terrorism charges, as questions mount over what comes next for the country. A Cincinnati man - reportedly claiming to be a woman - with a history of mental health issues is under federal and state charges after allegedly smashing windows at Vice President JD Vance’s home in a late-night hammer attack. The Pentagon moves to demote retired Navy Captain and Senator Mark Kelly, accusing him of undermining the chain of command by urging service members to disobey what he called illegal orders. Convicted Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger’s sister speaks publicly for the first time, describing the family’s shock, guilt, and grief after his guilty plea in the brutal 2022 murders of four college students. PureTalk: Cut your wireless bill to $20/month—switch to PureTalk now at https://PureTalk.com/KELLY! Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. 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 Aaron Mate, co-host of the "Useful Idiots" podcast, to discuss Trump’s capture and arrest of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, why Mate is skeptical of the action and believes it amounts to kidnapping, the potentially major consequences and ramifications of the move, Trump’s comments about Cuba falling next while hanging with neocons like Lindsey Graham, what the "Don-roe Doctrine" is really about, and more. Then Walter Kirn, editor-at-large of "County Highway," joins to discuss why Trump’s targeted actions abroad are a display of American might without further intervention, the way Trump is teasing potential further action in Iran and Colombia, Tim Walz dropping out of the Minnesota governor’s race, his excuses like blaming Trump rather than addressing the Somali fraud scandal, the corporate media's attempt to suppress Nick Shirley's viral reporting on the Somali fraud in Minnesota, lowlights from CNN and CBS, why the CBS News rebrand of CBS Evening News will fail, why Tony Dokoupil is not the right messenger for the message, and more. Maté-https://substack.com/@mateKirn- https://countyhighway.com/ Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Delta Rescue:Delta Rescue needs our help. Visit https://Deltarescue.orgARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYNto get 30% off your first subscription orderDailyLook: https://dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code MEGYN for 50% off your first order.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: 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.

In a dramatic overnight operation, U.S. forces capture and arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro inside a heavily fortified Caracas compound, flying him to New York to face sweeping federal charges. The Trump administration calls it a precise law-enforcement action, while critics warn it risks war, constitutional overreach, and chaos for Venezuela’s future. A viral investigation alleges massive taxpayer fraud tied to Somali-run childcare and healthcare operations in Minnesota, prompting a federal payment freeze and a growing FBI probe. Far-left democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City mayor and immediately moves to erase his predecessor’s policies. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Lean: If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN toyour diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER MK at https://TAKELEAN.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Megyn Kelly spends the episode answering viewer and listener questions about the challenges the Trump administration has faced in meeting its deportation goals, the real story with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the rise and dangers of radical Islam in America, what she's been reading on faith this year, her father and raising kids, her dogs, her favorite designers, red light therapy, her favorite makeup, sunless tanners, and more. Delta Rescue:Delta Rescue needs our help. Visit https://Deltarescue.orgVeracity Selfcare: Visit https://VeracitySelfCare.com & use code MK for up to 45% off your order!Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: 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.

Crime Week continues as Megyn Kelly is joined by Sarma Melngailis, author of "The Girl with the Duck Tattoo," to discuss what the Netflix "documentary" "Bad Vegan" gets right and wrong about her story, why "con artists" target well-educated and sophisticated women, how the man at the center of the story worked his way into her life, the way the man at the center of the "Bad Vegan" story was able to "weaponize" her ambition, why she was susceptible, the dangers he posed to her, what he did with the money, what life is like now for Melngailis, and more.  More from Melngailis: https://thegirlwiththeducktattoo.com/  Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.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/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: 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.

Crime Week continues, as Megyn Kelly is joined by private investigator Steve Ridge to discuss the mysterious Jodi Huisentruit disappearance 30 years ago, Huisentruit's background as a local news anchor, the circumstances of her last night, potential suspects for who could have abducted Huisentruit, why John Vansice was never ruled out as a suspect, the crime scene and evidence gathered at the Huisentruit disappearance, the lack of DNA and cameras back in 1995, the efforts by Ridge to get certain evidence unsealed in the cold case, and more. Find more about the disappearance here: https://findjodi.com/ Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Pendragon Cycle (Daily Wire+): Discover The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of The Merlin—a bold retelling of the King Arthur legend where Merlin’s vision sparks a civilization’s rebirth; watch the full trailer now at https://pendragonseries.com.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: 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 for Crime Week by Maureen Callahan, host of "The Nerve" and author of the book "American Predator," to talk about her reporting on the serial killer Israel Keyes, why the FBI originally cooperated with her book on Keyes but then suddenly stopped, the shocking story behind the "final victim" of Keyes Samantha in Alaska, how Keyes was finally caught after more than a decade, the shocking police interrogation that happened next, what cops found in Keyes' car, the twist in Keyes' confession, what police would learn about various victims of Keyes, what we know about psychopathy and true evil, the strange moment in the interrogation of serial killer Israel Keyes when he stops cooperating, other potential victims of Keyes from around the country, how women can and should protect themselves, and more. Subscribe to Maureen's show The Nerve:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2oYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenerveshow?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://thenerveshow.com/ Pendragon Cycle (Daily Wire+): Discover The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of The Merlin—a bold retelling of the King Arthur legend where Merlin’s vision sparks a civilization’s rebirth; watch the full trailer now at https://pendragonseries.com. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: 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.