Getting Banned By CNN Over On-Air Battle, with Ryan Girdusky, and Megyn on Speaking Out Without Fear | Ep. 931
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This episode of Megan Kelly's show focuses on the upcoming election, a controversial CNN panel, and Megan Kelly's personal journey to confidence. The episode begins with Megan Kelly announcing a special AM episode dedicated to election coverage, featuring guests like Vivek Ramaswami and Ben Shapiro. She then dives into a heated CNN panel where Ryan Gerdusky, a Republican strategist, was banned after a heated exchange with Medi Hassan. The segment explores the double standard at CNN and the controversy surrounding Gerdusky's comments. Ryan Gerdusky then shares his perspective on the incident, detailing the events leading up to the heated exchange and his subsequent ban from CNN. He criticizes Medi Hassan's accusations and the network's double standard. Megan Kelly then answers a viewer question about whether Trump would concede if he lost the election, stating that she believes he would concede in a landslide but not in a close race. The episode concludes with Megan Kelly discussing the factors that have contributed to her confidence, emphasizing the importance of doing homework and having honest parents who provide constructive feedback. She also believes that her strong principles are more a result of her innate nature than her upbringing.
Outlines
Election Coverage and CNN Panel Controversy
Megan Kelly announces a special AM episode dedicated to election coverage, featuring guests like Vivek Ramaswami and Ben Shapiro. She then dives into a heated CNN panel where Ryan Gerdusky, a Republican strategist, was banned after a heated exchange with Medi Hassan. The segment explores the double standard at CNN and the controversy surrounding Gerdusky's comments.
Ryan Gerdusky's Perspective on the CNN Incident
Ryan Gerdusky shares his perspective on the incident, detailing the events leading up to the heated exchange and his subsequent ban from CNN. He criticizes Medi Hassan's accusations and the network's double standard.
Trump's Potential Concession in the Election
Megan Kelly answers a viewer question about whether Trump would concede if he lost the election, stating that she believes he would concede in a landslide but not in a close race.
Building Confidence: Homework and Parental Honesty
Megan Kelly discusses the factors that have contributed to her confidence, emphasizing the importance of doing homework and having honest parents who provide constructive feedback.
Strong Principles: Nature vs. Nurture
Megan Kelly believes that her strong principles are more a result of her innate nature than her upbringing. She explains that she's comfortable speaking her mind when she hears nonsense being spewed.
Keywords
Double Standard
A situation where different rules or standards are applied to different people or groups, often unfairly. In this context, it refers to CNN's perceived bias against conservative voices.
Cancel Culture
A modern phenomenon where individuals or groups are ostracized or punished for expressing unpopular opinions or engaging in controversial behavior. In this case, it refers to Ryan Gerdusky's ban from CNN.
Ferguson Effect
A theory that suggests an increase in violent crime following police-involved shootings or incidents of racial injustice. Ryan Gerdusky references this theory in his argument with a CNN panelist.
Neo-fascist
A term used to describe individuals or groups who hold beliefs and ideologies similar to fascism, often characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and hostility towards minorities. Medi Hassan uses this term to describe the modern GOP.
Islamophobia
Fear or prejudice against Islam and Muslims. Medi Hassan mentions Islamophobia as a factor in the rise of xenophobia after 9/11.
Anti-Semitism
Hostility or prejudice against Jews. Ryan Gerdusky accuses Medi Hassan of anti-Semitism due to his past comments about Israel.
White Man Humor
A term used to criticize humor that is perceived as insensitive or offensive to people of color. Ashley Allison, a CNN panelist, repeatedly uses this term to describe Ryan Gerdusky's comments.
Q&A
What led to Ryan Gerdusky's ban from CNN?
Ryan Gerdusky was banned from CNN after a heated exchange with Medi Hassan, where he responded to Hassan's accusations of Nazism and anti-Semitism. The network cited a lack of civility as the reason for his ban.
What does Ryan Gerdusky say about the double standard at CNN?
Gerdusky argues that CNN has a double standard, allowing liberal guests to make inflammatory statements without consequence while punishing conservatives for similar behavior. He points to examples of guests who have made controversial remarks without being banned.
What is the \"Ferguson Effect\" and how does it relate to the CNN panel discussion?
The \"Ferguson Effect\" is a theory that suggests an increase in violent crime following police-involved shootings or incidents of racial injustice. Ryan Gerdusky references this theory in his argument with a CNN panelist, who accuses him of making up the term.
What is Megan Kelly's perspective on Trump's potential concession in the upcoming election?
Megan Kelly believes Trump would concede if he lost the election in a landslide, but not in a close race. She acknowledges that he contested the 2020 election results but ultimately left office.
How does Megan Kelly explain her confidence in speaking her mind?
Megan Kelly attributes her confidence to doing her homework and having honest parents who provided constructive feedback. She believes that knowing your subject matter and having a realistic self-awareness are crucial for confidence.
Show Notes
Megyn Kelly is joined by Ryan Girdusky, founder of the 1776 Project, to talk about the viral moment that got him banned from CNN, what was happening behind-the-scenes before and after, CNN's past inflammatory rhetoric that was allowed, how cable news works generally, Mehdi Hasan's history of inflammatory rhetoric, Ryan's past viral moment on CNN about the Ferguson Effect, CNN's statements about banning him and the hypocrisy of the network, and more. Megyn Kelly answers viewer and listener questions about whether Trump would accept an election loss, how Megyn is able to speak out on controversial topics without any fear, and more.
Girdusky- https://1776projectpac.com/about/
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