The Megyn Kelly Show: "Blockade Ahead After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Fail, Swalwell Suspends CA Gov Campaign"

Date: April 13, 2026
Host: Megyn Kelly
Podcast Network: SiriusXM

Episode Overview

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show delivers a compact but information-rich morning update on April 13, 2026, focusing on the escalating U.S.-Iran tensions after failed peace talks, the dramatic fallout from sexual assault allegations against California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell, former VP Kamala Harris hinting at a 2028 presidential run, and the successful completion of the Artemis II lunar orbit mission.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. U.S.-Iran Peace Talk Failure and Impending Blockade

• Summary: After 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan failed to produce a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, President Trump announced the U.S. will institute a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The situation threatens a fresh international crisis, with oil prices predicted to spike.
• Key Demands:
  • Ending uranium enrichment
  • Dismantling nuclear facilities
  • Retrieving highly enriched uranium
  • Accepting a broader peace framework with regional allies
  • Ending support for regional terror groups
  • Fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz with no tolls
    (03:20)
• U.S. Stance:
  • Negotiators, including Vice President J.D. Vance, made clear America's "red lines," with the refusal to allow Iran nuclear weapons cited as the major sticking point. (02:52, 03:47)
  • Trump on Fox:

    "They want to have nuclear weapons. They're not going to have nuclear weapons. I've been saying that for 30 years. I would never allow that to happen." (03:47, Donald Trump)

• Iranian Response: Downplays failure, blames excessive U.S. demands.
  • State media: "A single round of talks was never expected to produce an agreement.” (04:24)
• Notable Commentary:
  • Joe Kent argued Trump's policy sets up the potential for endless conflict or justifies Israel acting unilaterally with WMD if talks collapse. (04:24)
  • Trump’s warning:

    “Anyone who fires on U.S. or other peaceful vessels will be, quote, blown to hell.” (04:24, Donald Trump via Megyn Kelly)

Timestamps:

• Peace Talk Coverage: 00:39–04:24
• Blockade Details & Oil Market Reaction: 04:24–07:08

2. Oil Market Turbulence

• Forecast: Energy markets are bracing for significant disruption.
• Expert Insight:
  • Eric Bolling, former oil trader:

    “We finished Friday at about 96, $97 a barrel. So these people think at least 100. I do too. At least 110.” (06:44, Eric Bolling)

Timestamps:

• Expert Analysis on Oil Prices: 06:44–07:08

3. Eric Swalwell Exits California Governor Race Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

• Allegations:
  • Multiple women, including a former staff member, accuse Swalwell of sexual misconduct and assault.
  • The most serious claim involves two incidents (2019, 2024), the second reportedly in NYC and now under Manhattan DA investigation.
  • Other accusations include unsolicited explicit messages/photos. (07:08–09:06)
• Swalwell’s Response:
  • On video:

    “These allegations of sexual assault are flat false...They are absolutely false. They did not happen. They have never happened and I will fight them with everything that I have.” (09:06, Eric Swalwell)
    "I do not suggest to you in any way that I am perfect … those mistakes are between me and my wife and to her I apologize deeply … But I think you know who I am."

  • His attorney issues cease and desist letters to two accusers, threatening lawsuits. (10:11)
• Political Fallout:
  • Exits race as leading Democrat.
  • Loses major endorsements (CA Teachers Association, Adam Schiff, Hakeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi, campaign and office staffers).
  • The Democratic field is now seen as fractured, with speculation that two Republicans might lead in the open primary. (10:11)
  • Fundraising events canceled, website endorsements page taken down.

Timestamps:

• Revelation & Fallout Details: 07:08–10:11
• Swalwell’s Video Statement: 09:06–10:11

4. Kamala Harris Hints at 2028 White House Run

• Convention Appearance:
  • Kamala Harris receives strongest crowd reception at the National Action Network event by Rev. Al Sharpton, addressing voting rights and Democratic Party issues.
  • Jokes about Trump's foreign policy style:

    “Rev acts like a mob boss. So then he’s kind of like, well, you know, you take Eastern Europe and I’ll take the Western Hemisphere..." (14:45, Kamala Harris via Megyn Kelly)

  • Sharpton bluntly asks if she’ll run in 2028:

    "So are you gonna run again in 28?" (15:11, Sharpton) Harris: “Listen, I might, I might. I’m thinking about it. I’m thinking about it.” (15:25, Kamala Harris via Megyn Kelly)

  • Polls show Harris leading the Democratic field at 41%. (15:43)

Timestamps:

• Harris’ Convention Speech & 2028 Hints: 14:45–15:43

5. Artemis II Crew Returns from Lunar Mission

• Achievements:
  • Safe return, splashdown off San Diego on Friday.
  • Endured 5,500°F reentry, traveling 700,000+ miles with minimal margin for error.
  • Crew members: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Cook, Jeremy Hansen.
  • NASA's Amit Kashitriya:

    “That is not luck, that is 1,000 people doing their job.” (17:13, via Megyn Kelly)

  • Crew remarks:

    “We are bonded forever and no one down here is ever going to know what the four of us just went through.” (17:44, Victor Glover) "The gratitude of seeing what we saw, doing what we did and being with who I was with." (17:55, Wiseman/Glover exchange)

  • Sets stage for U.S. "boots on the moon" by 2028.

Timestamps:

• Artemis II Mission Recap & Astronaut Quotes: 16:13–18:05

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Trump on Iran's nuclear program:

  “I would never allow that to happen…except for the fact that they refused to give up their nuclear ambitions, and that’s the only point. Frankly, to me, that was the most important point by far.” (03:47, Donald Trump)

• J.D. Vance on failed talks:

  "We've made very clear what our red lines are…they have chosen not to accept our terms." (02:52)

• Eric Swalwell on sexual assault allegations:

  “These allegations of sexual assault are flat false...They are absolutely false. They did not happen.” (09:06, Eric Swalwell)

• Eric Bolling on oil markets:

  "I called a couple of my friends who are major brokers of international oil...they said 110, and the quote was 'very soon.'" (06:44)

• Kamala Harris on 2028 run:

  "Listen, I might, I might. I’m thinking about it. I’m thinking about it.” (15:25)

• Artemis II crew (Victor Glover):

  "We are bonded forever and no one down here is ever going to know what the four of us just went through." (17:44)

Important Timestamps Reference

• U.S.-Iran Peace Failure & Blockade: 00:39–04:24
• Blockade & Oil Markets: 04:24–07:08
• Swalwell Allegations and Fallout: 07:08–10:11
• Kamala Harris 2028 Musings: 14:45–15:43
• Artemis II Mission Recap: 16:13–18:05

Tone & Style

The episode maintains Megyn Kelly’s trademark brisk, analytical, and slightly irreverent delivery (“Never change, Kamala”), mixed with original audio from newsmakers. The reporting is rapid-fire, blending hard news with pointed political analysis and memorable sound bites.

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• Further deep-dives into the Swalwell allegations and other news stories promised for later segments.