Vance to Head Fraud Task Force, Trump Pressures Allies on Iran, SBF Vying for Pardon: AM Update 3/17

President Trump launches a new federal task force to investigate welfare benefits fraud nationwide, headed by Vice President JD Vance. President Trump presses U.S. allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz during Operation Epic Fury while criticizing countries that rely heavily on the waterway but have been reluctant to join the effort. A powerful bomb cyclone blasts the Midwest with historic snowfall and mass flight cancellations as an early-season heat wave pushes temperatures into the triple digits across parts of the Southwest. Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried lobbies for a presidential pardon from prison, but even some of the crypto industry’s biggest allies in Congress say he should stay behind bars.   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com   ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription 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 reacts to Tucker Carlson's video saying the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him over his stance on the Iran war, what the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) actually is, her own stance on the Iran war, what media reports are saying about Carlson's claims, whether Attorney General Pam Bondi would actually charge him, the reaction from Israeli politicians and some on the right, Mark Levin's ongoing personal attacks against her on social media and his show, why she finally chose to respond, President Trump wading into the feud, highlights and lowlights of the 2026 Oscars, and more.   PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/MEGYN & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off 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. 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/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.

America targets Iran's Kharg Island, key to their oil production, as the war escalates. Long airport security lines across the country as a result of the partial government shutdown. Nine people prosecutors say have ties to "Antifa" convicted over a Texas ICE detention center shooting. A recent member of Rep. Jasmine Crockett's security detail killed in a SWAT standoff in Dallas.   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.   Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly looks back at past "true crime" episodes including a look back at the Unabomber case, the Karen Read trial that captivated the nation, and a deep dive on the Zodiac Killer.     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 Saagar Enjeti, co-host, "Breaking Points," to discuss the facts about America’s war in Iran two weeks into the conflict, the mixed messages we're seeing from the Trump administration and others, major strategic questions about what the actual endgame is in the region, the massive financial impact the Iran war is having on the American people, why surging diesel prices will drive up food costs across the country, the financial and political ramifications if the war goes on months, the importance of getting to the truth about why America attacked Iran, the growing risks of escalation as the conflict continues, what could happen next if the situation spirals beyond the initial strikes, how President Trump’s success with last year’s strikes on Iran and the Venezuela mission may have influenced his decision to go to war with Iran, why some advisers believed another rapid victory was possible, growing debate inside the Republican Party about the war, and more. Then Isabel Brown, host "The Isabel Brown Show," and Brianna Lyman, host, "Countdown to Freedom," join to discuss the absurd dramatic poem actor John Lithgow delivered to Stephen Colbert, the broader decline of late night comedy, Colbert's long ridiculous goodbye tour, why the GOP should be concerned about Texas Democrat James Talarico potentially winning the Senate seat, how he uses Christian messaging to frame progressive policies, his insane past comments that are coming to light, a disturbing NY Mag article featuring women talking about why they regret having children, the complaints about how motherhood affects career and finances, the broader cultural shift away from family-centered values, Meghan Markle's ridiculous retreat, and more.   Enjeti- https://breakingpoints.locals.com/support Brown- https://www.youtube.com/@theisabelbrown Lyman- https://x.com/briannalyman2   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Veracity Selfcare: Head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code MEGYN for up to 60% off your order     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 details on the deadly shooting at Old Dominion University, where a former National Guardsman with a prior ISIS-related conviction opened fire in an ROTC classroom before being stopped by students. Authorities investigating a car bombing attempt at a Michigan synagogue and preschool, where security guards killed the suspect as he breached the building carrying explosives. Iran’s new supreme leader threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on commercial shipping escalate and oil prices surge. Viral outrage over Pentagon spending on steak and lobster spreads online, but critics are leaving out key context about long-standing military meal traditions. The FBI joins the search for a missing retired Air Force general tied to advanced military research programs and UFO speculation.   Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF.   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com 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 Maureen Callahan, host of The Nerve, to discuss a new lawsuit accusing author Amy Griffin of "stealing" a story of sexual assault and using it as her own in her memoir "The Tell," her claim that she acquired the "memories" by using psychedelic drugs, the details of the lawsuit against Amy Griffin over "stolen" memories, the evidence that Griffin may not have had the experiences in her book herself, how Griffin has gotten such easy treatment during her book tour from Oprah, Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow, whether outlets like NBC will now have to correct the record, and more. Then Dave Aronberg, Phil Holloway, and Ashleigh Merchant of MK True Crime join to discuss the explosive Kouri Richins trial moments, the best arguments for Richins' innocence and guilt, the witnesses we've seen so far, and more. Then Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy of MK True Crime to talk about why the Nancy Guthrie investigation has been a "clown show," how the bungling of the messaging has been helpful to whoever the perpetrator is, their theories of the case, why the Guthrie family will not be able to successfully sue media members discussing questions about the brother-in-law, the standard for defamation, a shock IVF mix-up leading to a heartbreaking new lawsuit against a fertility clinic, the prevalence of these types of cases, and more.   Subscribe to MK True Crime: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1 Social: http://mktruecrime.com/   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/   Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Veracity Selfcare: Head to https://VeracityHealth.coand use code MEGYN for up to 60% off your order Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you! 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/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 tours manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Kentucky, promoting his economic agenda while weighing in on the Iran conflict and escalating his feud with Republican Congressman Thomas Massie ahead of a key primary. A man is arrested after driving a van into a security barrier outside the White House, prompting a bomb squad response and renewed attention to recent security breaches involving the president. Attorney General Pam Bondi becomes the latest Trump administration official to relocate to military housing as threats against senior officials and their families continue to rise. A scandal erupts at Manhattan’s elite Spence School after posters accusing two staff members of an affair appeared outside the Upper East Side campus during morning drop-off.   PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megyn Kelly discusses a shocking uncovered Today show segment from 2013 showing Nancy Guthrie in her bedroom, the details it could reveal about the items in her bedroom for a potential abductor or someone pretending to send ransom notes, Whoopi Goldberg's ridiculous framing that the Iran war is being used to distract from Nancy Guthrie, Whoopi now auctioning off her strange items for thousands of dollars, Gwyneth Paltrow auctioning off her weird stuff too, the disingenuous attacks Ben Shapiro has leveled at Piers Morgan, the absurd attempt to dictate what other hosts do and say on their shows, and more. Then Andrew Kolvet and Blake Neff, producers of The Charlie Kirk Show, join to discuss the media and leftists spinning the Islamic terror attack in New York into an attack on Mayor Mamdani, CNN's Abby Phillip’s false claims on air, the need to hear both sides of the conservative movement as we navigate the Iran war, how Charlie was such a leader about threading the very challenging needle, his past skepticism about regime change while still having trust in the president, how the team is holding up at the six-month mark since Charlie’s tragic death, how they are continuing to remember and honor him and continue his mission, Charlie's efforts to stop the right from attacking each other, and more.   Kolvet- https://x.com/AndrewKolvet Neff- https://x.com/BlakeSNeff   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com 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. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 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/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.

U.S. casualties rise in the Iran campaign as intelligence warns Tehran may deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil shipments and pushing gas prices higher at home. Unprecedented volatility in global oil markets could drive U.S. gas prices to $4 a gallon or higher even if the conflict ends immediately - former oil trader Eric Bolling weighs in. The family of a California man stabbed while charging his Tesla outside a public library is suing the city of Downey, alleging officials ignored years of crime warnings and failures during the chaotic emergency response contributed to his death. A Daily Mail report alleges IRS filings show California Governor Gavin Newsom’s wife’s nonprofit paid millions over the past decade to her and her production company, raising new ethics questions about donors with ties to state contracts.   SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/megyn to get the right coverage at the right price.   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.