Culture Wars

Ep. 1318 Colbert’s Hissy Fit Farewell Tour, Xi’s Ominous Comment, and Murdaugh’s New Trial

Ep. 1318 Colbert’s Hissy Fit Farewell Tour, Xi’s Ominous Comment, and Murdaugh’s New Trial

Megyn is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of System Update on Substack, to discuss Stephen Colbert’s embarrassing hissy fit farewell tour destroying CBS furniture with David Letterman, how late-night ratings over the past 20 years show the format completely collapsed, why he should just go out like a man, the tens of millions Colbert is losing …

5/15 AM Update: Trump’s Taiwan Talks, Pratt’s LA Mayor Momentum, Matthew Perry Counselor Sentencing

5/15 AM Update: Trump’s Taiwan Talks, Pratt’s LA Mayor Momentum, Matthew Perry Counselor Sentencing

AM Update for 5/15/26: President Trump wraps a high-stakes summit with President Xi in Beijing, with Taiwan, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a major Boeing order dominating the talks. Spencer Pratt’s underdog campaign for Los Angeles mayor gains momentum with a new poll showing him gaining ground, as major business figures line up behind …

Ep. 1316 Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned, and the Truth About the ‘Sex Recession’

Ep. 1316 Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned, and the Truth About the ‘Sex Recession’

Megyn is joined by Vinnie Politan, host Vinnie Politan Investigates, and former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon to discuss the breaking news that Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction was overturned, the influence of court clerk Becky Hill on the jury that led to this decision, the ways jurors described Hill improperly commenting on the case …

Ep. 1315 Revisiting the Michael Jackson Allegations, and Blake Lively’s Doomed Legal Strategy

Ep. 1315 Revisiting the Michael Jackson Allegations, and Blake Lively’s Doomed Legal Strategy

Megyn is joined by Mark Geragos, co-host of MK Media’s In The Well, to discuss the new Michael Jackson movie Michael dominating the culture, why it has put the controversy over Jackson’s legacy back in the spotlight, credibility questions surrounding his accusers, the phenomenon of representing Jackson at trial, the abuse Jackson suffered throughout his childhood …

Ep. 1313 The Truth About Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Potential CBS Lawsuit, and Russini Scandal

Ep. 1313 The Truth About Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Potential CBS Lawsuit, and Russini Scandal

Megyn is joined by Maureen Callahan, host of MK Media’s The Nerve, to discuss Blake Lively’s awkward Met Gala appearance following her Justin Baldoni settlement drama, her attempt to pretend she is shy while on red carpet, the truth about Taylor Swift’s role in the lawsuit, disturbing allegations about Ryan Reynolds’ past, claims Lively was caught …

‘New York Times’ Sued by Federal Watchdog Group Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Man

‘New York Times’ Sued by Federal Watchdog Group Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Man

A federal discrimination watchdog is suing The New York Times, alleging the paper violated the Civil Rights Act when it passed over a white male to fill an open editor position. The Lawsuit As reported on Thursday’s AM Update, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against The Times on behalf of a …