The Jimmy Dore Show – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Megyn Kelly CATCHES Ben Shapiro Lying About Candace Owens!
Date: November 17, 2025
Host: Jimmy Dore
Notable Guests/Voices: Chris Keane, Candace Owens (clip), Cash Patel (comedy bit)

Episode Overview

This episode centers on Megyn Kelly publicly correcting Ben Shapiro for misrepresenting Candace Owens’ statements regarding Turning Point USA and the alleged “assassination” of Charlie Kirk. The show then pivots to broader discussions about Zionism, media manipulation, political identity, and performative outrage in pop culture, before closing with satirical sketches lampooning media and government figures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ben Shapiro Caught Lying About Candace Owens ([00:46]–[03:24])

• Background: Ben Shapiro appeared on Megyn Kelly’s show and stated that Candace Owens accused Erica Kirk (Charlie Kirk’s wife) and others at Turning Point USA (TPUSA) of orchestrating Charlie's murder.
• Fact-Check: Megyn Kelly pushes back, stating she's seen no evidence Candace made such a claim and, in fact, Candace has publicly defended Erica Kirk.
  • “Candace has not made that claim. And in fact, I’ve now seen several clips of Candace specifically defending Erica Kirk and saying she would never make a claim like that about Erica.” — Megyn Kelly ([02:37])
• Jimmy’s Take: Jimmy Dore highlights the importance of Kelly’s correction, labeling Shapiro’s assertion a “lie” or, as he snarks, a “classic Zionist over-exaggeration.”
  • “The downfall of Zionism is over-exaggeration. Everything’s anti-Semitic, everything’s a blood libel.” — Jimmy Dore ([03:24])
• Candace Reacts: Owens thanks Kelly for the clarification, decrying Shapiro’s “brazen” dishonesty and attempts at “moral blackmail.”
  • “Thank you, Megyn Kelly, for clarifying that Ben Shapiro quite literally lied to your face and to your audience about my words.” — Candace Owens ([03:24])

2. Media Gatekeeping, Candace’s Investigations, and Establishment Gaslighting ([03:24]–[12:02])

• Jimmy’s Skepticism: Questions why Megyn Kelly claims not to follow Candace’s reporting on the Kirk affair, despite being a major news personality and the story’s prominence.
  • “I just have a hard time swallowing the idea that Megyn Kelly isn’t interested in the facts that Candace Owen is uncovering about the Charlie Kirk murder investigation.” — Jimmy Dore ([03:24])
• Critique of Establishment Narrative: Dore ridicules the official account of Kirk’s death and alleges a coordinated effort to discredit independent investigations.
• Identity and Media: Dore implies that establishment figures use convenient ignorance as a refuge from having to comment or align on contentious issues.

3. “Mockingbird Pastors” and Allegations of Paid Smears ([12:02]–[23:07])

• Owens Reveals Insider Info: Candace claims to know pastors were paid by a billionaire to coordinate anti-Candace/Tucker messaging.
  • “There was a billionaire that went out and offered what they said to me was an obscene amount of money for people to begin influencing by creating anti-Candace and Tucker videos.” — Candace Owens ([12:02])
• Example of Collusion: Candace details how pastors returning from sponsored trips to Israel began pushing pro-Israel, anti-Owens/Carlson sermons.
• Evidence Shown: Candace reads an email offering $2,500 in Bitcoin for sermons denouncing Candace and Tucker as antisemitic, framing it as a “no strings attached” donation, while Dore and panel mock the transparent incentive.
  • “We’d like to offer a small gesture of support—A donation of $2,500 in Bitcoin to your congregation. Untraceable, no strings attached.“ — Email read by Candace Owens ([17:50])
• Analysis: Dore says this represents “subversion” of American churches by Zionist interests, mocking the altruism of such alliances as self-serving propaganda.

4. Pop Culture Cancel Culture: Sydney Sweeney Interview ([23:07]–[39:56])

• Overview: Jimmy and Chris react to an interview with actress Sydney Sweeney, who faced backlash over a “genetic superiority” jeans ad.
• Chris Keane’s Sarcasm: Skewers the media’s obsession with forcing celebrities to make political statements.
  • “I don’t know when we started politicizing everything. This is crazy. Christie is a movie about a boxer. It’s got nothing to do with politics.” — Chris Keane ([27:42])
• Jimmy’s Critique: Ridicules public demands for ideological purity and the notion of “canceling” someone simply for personal beliefs or apolitical stances.
  • “Jealousy is now a liberal value. That’s what this is.” — Jimmy Dore ([30:27])
• Zendaya Angle: Discussion shifts to reports that Zendaya refuses to do press with Sweeney due to Sweeney’s rumored political beliefs, using this as evidence of growing social intolerance.
  • “So Zendaya is in a cult and she doesn’t know it.” — Jimmy Dore ([36:38])

5. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Gaza ([40:09]–[53:16])

• Pressured on Gaza: Journalist Eamonn presses former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about defending U.S. policy in Gaza and whether she regrets her statements.
  • “Do you regret any of the positions that you advocated for on behalf of the administration?” — Eamonn ([41:09])
• Identity Shield: Jean-Pierre avoids a direct answer, repeatedly referencing her pride in being the first “black, queer” press secretary rather than addressing the substance of the critique.
  • “I woke up every day very proud to be the White House press Secretary… as a black woman who’s queer.” — Karine Jean-Pierre ([43:33])
• Dore’s Analysis: Criticizes the use of identity to deflect moral scrutiny over policy.
  • “She’s using that to… shield her… for committing a genocide. And look, I’m a black woman who’s queer. Come on, you can’t come at me.” — Jimmy Dore ([44:12])
• Decency in Office: Both hosts mock the idea of “decency” among recent U.S. leaders, pointing to Obama’s kill list and Bush’s torture program as counterexamples.

6. Satirical Segment: Cash Patel Call-in ([53:16]–[59:29])

• Satire: Comedian Mike McRae calls in as “Cash Patel,” current FBI director in this comic universe, lampooning intelligence community corruption, substance abuse, and government/media revolving doors.
• Key Jokes: Touch on elite impunity, rumors about honeypot operations, and the transactional nature of power under Trump.
  • Notable for comedic relief amidst the heavier themes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Shapiro’s Lie:
  • “It turns out that Ben Shapiro is lying, or as some people would say, over-exaggerating.” — Jimmy Dore ([03:24])
• Megyn Kelly as Fact-Checker:
  • “Candace has not made that claim… she’s been specifically defending Erica Kirk.” — Megyn Kelly ([02:37])
• On Insular Media Culture:
  • “Where are you getting your information if not from Candace Owens show?” — Jimmy Dore ([03:24])
• Owens on Paid Pastors:
  • “There was a billionaire… offered an obscene amount of money for people to… create anti-Candace and Tucker videos.” ([12:02])
• Chris Keane on Political Policing:
  • “Your thoughts are being policed by people… I don’t understand.” ([27:23])
• Jimmy on Identity Politics:
  • “She’s using the identity card to make genocide apologism permissible.” ([49:06])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ben Shapiro’s Lie / Megyn Kelly’s Correction: [00:46]–[03:24]
• Candace’s Statement & Jimmy’s Critique: [03:24]–[12:02]
• Owens on ‘Mockingbird Pastors’ and Paid Smears: [12:02]–[17:50]
• Pastors’ Collusion & Email Evidence: [17:50]–[23:07]
• Sydney Sweeney Interview Deconstruction: [23:07]–[39:56]
• Zendaya/Sweeney Feud, Cancel Culture Commentary: [33:26]–[39:56]
• Karine Jean-Pierre Pressed on Gaza: [40:09]–[53:16]
• Satirical ‘Cash Patel’ Call-in Segment: [53:16]–[59:29]

Tone & Language

• Tone: Unapologetically combative, deeply sarcastic, and irreverently humorous.
• Language: Blunt, critical, often profane (especially in satirical bits).
• Overall Vibe: The hosts mix skepticism with punchlines, challenging establishment narratives in politics and culture.

Conclusion

This episode uses the Shapiro/Kelly/Owens controversy as a launching pad to explore deeper issues of media misrepresentation, establishment gaslighting, and the use (and abuse) of identity in political coverups. Jimmy Dore and Chris Keane critique groupthink in liberal circles, mock cancel culture excesses in entertainment, and lampoon government/media collusion—all with Dore’s trademark irreverence and willingness to cross taboos.

For listeners curious about what happened between Shapiro, Kelly, and Owens—or seeking a broader, scathing critique of political and media hypocrisy—this episode delivers both sharp analysis and entertainment.