The Megyn Kelly Show – Episode 1241 Summary

Episode Title: Bombshell New Video Shifts Pretti Narrative, and Ignorant Celebs Get Reality Check, with Will Chamberlain and Glenna Goldis
Air Date: January 29, 2026

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This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show focuses on two major stories:

1. The release of new video footage radically shifting the public narrative around the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti (also referred to as Alex Preddy) by federal officers in Minneapolis.
2. The reaction of celebrities to the incident, with pointed criticism of their activism from a place of affluence and detachment. The show also features a conversation with attorney Will Chamberlain about the legal and cultural implications of the Pretti video, and an in-depth interview with attorney Glenna Goldis, recently fired from the New York Attorney General’s office for her outspoken criticism of pediatric gender medicine.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Minneapolis Sanctuary City Policy and Federal Enforcement

[00:21-09:50]

• Megyn begins by scrutinizing reports that top Minnesota Democrats may be backing off sanctuary city policies to cooperate more with ICE.
• She expresses skepticism that Minneapolis officials, particularly Mayor Jacob Frey and AG Keith Ellison, are truly softening their stance.
• Tom Homan, President Trump’s “border czar,” claims an agreement will allow local jails to notify ICE before releasing detainees with ICE detainers, but Kelly notes Ellison’s legal opinion prohibits prolonged detention, possibly weakening the policy shift.
• Megyn argues the administration is now prioritizing removal of only illegal immigrants who have committed additional crimes, rather than all illegal immigrants, describing this as a political compromise due to falling poll numbers.

Quote:
"I'm not going to lie to you about what's happening. You know, administration officials may try to spin you. That's not happening here."
— Megyn Kelly, [08:03]

2. Bombshell Video: The Real Alex Pretti

[10:33-19:00]

• New video from January 13 shows Alex Pretti engaged in aggressive and violent confrontations with federal agents just 11 days before his death.
• The video, verified as authentic by the BBC and his family, shows Pretti armed, kicking out an ICE vehicle’s taillight, spitting on officers, and shouting provocations (e.g., “Assault me, motherfucker!”).
• Megyn and guests argue that this new footage undermines the media and leftwing narrative portraying Pretti as a peaceful nurse and martyr.

Quote:
"He was an agitator. He was a terrorist. Honestly, like Kristi Noem took all sorts of shit for saying he was a domestic terrorist. Yeah, he qualifies. He was terrorizing those ICE agents."
— Megyn Kelly, [12:24]

Memorable Clip/Audio:
Alex Pretti: "Fuck you. Fucking assault me, motherfucker!" [14:54–15:15]

3. Media/Celebrity Reaction and Narrative Disinformation

[19:57-49:02]

• Megyn criticizes stars like Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda, John Leguizamo, Olivia Wilde, Giancarlo Esposito, Bruce Springsteen, and Lady Gaga for their “out of touch” activism, highlighting their wealth and personal security while encouraging others to protest ICE.
• She points out celebrities’ emotional social media statements, juxtaposed with their silence about American victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants, and details their luxurious lifestyles.

Quote:
"You have to make clear that people need to continue putting their lives at risk by going out there on the streets and interfering with law enforcement, that they're noble... You’re protected. You’ve got a multimillion dollar resort. You've got a manor... But you love these protesters."
— Megyn Kelly, [28:16-28:45]

• Several sound bites of celebrity statements were played, dissected, and parodied by Megyn and her team.
• She also highlights the media’s manipulation of imagery and messaging around Alex Pretti, including the use of AI-generated photos and misleading language in headlines.

4. Will Chamberlain on Legal Ramifications and Narrative Collapse

[51:24-77:55]

• Will joins to explain why the Pretti video is crucial: it invalidates the “peaceful martyr” narrative and demonstrates Pretti’s history of provoking law enforcement, possibly supporting the officers’ perception of threat during the fatal incident.
• Will frames this activist strategy as “the importation of Palestinian politics” into the U.S.—using filmed confrontations to delegitimize law enforcement.
• He asserts that leftwing commentators are committing a “category error” by treating fatal law enforcement encounters as judicial punishments rather than events of self-defense precipitated by reckless resistance.
• Both Will and Megyn speculate that law enforcement error was not arresting Pretti in the first confrontation, opening the possibility of a “suicide by cop” scenario.

Quote:
"It's the agitation by lawless elements against the legitimate authorities of law enforcement to try and create a propaganda spectacle... I mean, how does Eric Erickson not see that?"
— Will Chamberlain, [55:09]

• Discussion also includes the political fallout and the possible legal actions against Minneapolis officials and journalists accused of inciting or participating in riots.

5. Interview: Glenna Goldis on Gender Medicine and Free Speech

[82:40-102:17]

• Glenna Goldis, recently fired from the NY State AG’s office, discusses how her research and criticism of pediatric gender medicine—particularly the harm to detransitioners and gender non-conforming children—led to conflict and ultimately her dismissal.
• She outlines her attempts to raise concerns internally and publicly, subsequent stonewalling and bureaucratic retaliation, and the pervasive chilling effect even on civil service lawyers.
• Goldis argues the AG’s office favors ideology over evidence or professional debate, especially in matters related to transgender medical policy.
• She reflects on the cultural pressures silencing dissent, including defunding, cancellation, and internal policing of speech at every management level.
• Glenna candidly discusses her political evolution away from the Democratic Party due to these issues.

Quote:
"You could say it inside the office and be ignored and possibly yelled at by a colleague, but you could not say it outside of the office because they said that was inconsistent with her legal position."
— Glenna Goldis, [97:17]

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote/Speaker | |-------------|---------------| | 12:24 | "He was an agitator. He was a terrorist...he qualifies." — Megyn Kelly | | 14:54-15:15 | "Fuck you. Fucking assault me, motherfucker!" — Alex Pretti (video) | | 19:58 | "I didn't ask them to become immigration officers. I'm asking them to be cops working with the cops to help us take criminal aliens off." — Tom Homan | | 24:06 | "Where were they the last four years when...sex trafficking went at an all time high? Where were they...when a quarter million Americans died from fentanyl?" — Tom Homan | | 28:16-28:45 | "You’ve got a multimillion dollar resort. You've got a manor... But you love these protesters." — Megyn Kelly | | 47:48 | "It's time for a revolution. It's time for it!" — Giancarlo Esposito | | 54:02 | "Your narrative is totally blown up...now you want to shrink the aperture back down." — Will Chamberlain | | 97:17 | "You could say it inside the office and be ignored... but you could not say it outside of the office because they said that was inconsistent with her legal position." — Glenna Goldis |

Important Timestamps & Segments

• 00:21-09:50: Minneapolis sanctuary city policy, cooperation with ICE, and Trump administration’s policy compromise.
• 10:33-19:00: Airing and analysis of new Alex Pretti video; discussion of its implications.
• 19:57-49:02: Hollywood/celebrity reactions, media narrative, and contrasting cases of American victims.
• 51:24-77:55: Will Chamberlain’s legal analysis of the Pretti case and examination of media and activist tactics.
• 82:40-102:17: Glenna Goldis interview—whistleblowing on gender medicine, free speech in government jobs, and political impacts.

Tone & Style

The tone is combative, blunt, and unapologetically critical of mainstream media, leftwing narratives, and celebrity involvement. Megyn Kelly uses sarcasm and detailed personal background research to challenge the virtue signaling of prominent figures. The show is also deeply skeptical of authority and administrative narratives but supportive of straight-talking legal perspectives and whistleblowers.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is essential for understanding a sharp turn in the public perception of the Alex Pretti shooting, revealing withheld or misrepresented facts. It offers a reality check on the motives and impact of celebrity activism and provides behind-the-scenes insight into ideological conformity within government agencies around controversial social issues. The presence of Will Chamberlain and Glenna Goldis brings legal gravitas and whistleblower testimony to the program’s signature “no agenda, no fear” approach.