The Megyn Kelly Show: AM Update 2/6/2026

Podcast: The Megyn Kelly Show
Host: Megyn Kelly (SiriusXM)
Episode: Guthrie Ransom Mystery, Clintons Face Epstein Depositions, Grim Tepe Murder Details
Date: February 6, 2026

Overview

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show AM Update zeroes in on several major national stories unfolding in February 2026. Host Megyn Kelly gives brisk, forthright updates on the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, the sudden reversal by Bill and Hillary Clinton who now agree to testify regarding the Epstein investigation, gruesome forensic details from the murder of the Tepe family in Ohio, and highlights from President Trump’s address at the National Prayer Breakfast. Throughout, Kelly employs her signature blend of no-nonsense reporting and dry humor, with newsmakers’ direct statements and memorable exchanges.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Guthrie Family Ransom Case

Timestamps: 00:38–04:44

• Status Update:
  • Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, remains missing as the search goes into its sixth day.
  • Savannah’s brother Cameron posts a heartfelt Instagram video pleading for communication and confirmation of their mother's well-being.
• Ransom Letter:
  • Multiple media organizations received a ransom note demanding Bitcoin, but with ambiguous instructions and no direct communication protocol.
  • The note referenced specific details from the crime scene (e.g., a floodlight and Apple watch), but made clear that, "no talking was desired" [(03:16)].
• False Ransom Attempt:
  • A California man, Derek Colella, was arrested for sending fake ransom texts to Guthrie family members, unconnected to the main kidnapper.
  • Colella’s actions were described by Kelly as, "sick. Who would do this?" and he faces federal felony charges.

Notable Quote

"Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward."
— Cameron Guthrie (02:55)

2. Clintons Agree to Epstein Investigation Depositions

Timestamps: 04:44–09:43

• Congressional Subpoena & Standoff:
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton initially resisted appearing before the House Oversight Committee, risking contempt of Congress.
  • Facing a bipartisan contempt vote, they ultimately "folded like a cheap suit just in time to avoid a full House vote this week." [(06:54)]
  • Hillary Clinton openly challenged Rep. James Comer for a public hearing, but the committee insisted on standard, private deposition protocols.
• Committee Chairman’s Standpoint:
  • Rep. Comer: "This will be their third date that we’ve given the Clintons and three strikes and you’re out. The votes are there for contempt...even Democrats." [(07:23)]
• Process Transparency:
  • Depositions will be filmed, transcribed, and released publicly.
  • Comer emphasized that depositions yield more substance than public hearings, which "unfortunately have become more of an entertainment thing." [(08:55)]

Notable Quotes

"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences...Now is that time—or like soon, like someday."
— Excerpt from Clinton legal team letter, paraphrased by Megyn Kelly (06:27)

"Depositions have historically been much more substantive than hearings. Hearings are, unfortunately have become more of an entertainment thing. This is a serious investigation and it's bipartisan."
— Chairman James Comer (08:55)

• Donald Trump Reacts:
  Trump, from the Oval, says, "I always liked him. Her? Yeah, she’s a very capable woman...I hate to see it. In many ways I hate to see it. But, you know, then I look at me, they went after me...I shouldn’t feel this way, but I feel badly that they have to go through that. But then I say, but they did far worse than me. They wanted to put me in jail. Think of it." [(09:43)]

3. Tepe Family Murders: Forensic Details Unveiled

Timestamps: 10:25–15:30

• Case Summary:
  • Ohio dentist Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique were found murdered in their home; each suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
  • Monique was shot nine times at close range, Spencer seven times, with defensive injuries suggesting attempts to protect themselves.
  • The couple’s two young children were found unharmed at the scene.
• Suspect:
  • Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, arrested and charged with aggravated murder and burglary.
  • Evidence includes surveillance footage and ballistic matches; McKee allegedly made prior surveillance trips to the Tepe home.
  • History of alleged threats and abuse by McKee toward Monique.
• Legal Proceedings:
  • McKee pled not guilty and remains in custody with hearings pending.

Notable Moment

"A police affidavit in the case revealing Monique previously told friends and family that McKee had been abusive and threatening during and after their marriage, claiming that he told her he could kill her at any time." [(14:07)]

4. President Trump’s National Prayer Breakfast Remarks

Timestamps: 15:30–18:05

• Key Topics:
  • Focused on religious liberty and renewed push for a federal voter ID law.
  • Claimed vast public support: "A little thing called voter ID, it polls at 97%. And even the Democrats, the people, the voters are at 82% for voter ID." [(15:30)]
  • Expressed frustration that "the leaders don’t want to approve it...They do something to win. You know what it is? They cheat." (15:55)
• Backing Kristi Noem:
  • Endorsed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid Democratic calls for her resignation: "We have the strongest border in the history of our country. We have the best crime numbers we've ever had." [(16:34)]
• Humorous Aside:
  • Trump joked about his "odds" on getting into heaven, referencing media misinterpretations: "I never get a fair break from the fake news...I was being funny. You can't be sarcastic with them." [(17:09)]

Notable Quotes

"I just don’t think I qualify [for heaven]. I don’t think there’s a thing I can do. But all of these good things I’m doing, including for religion...Religion’s back now, hotter than ever before."
— Donald Trump (17:09)

Additional Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Megyn Kelly’s Tone:
  Delivers sharp, sometimes tongue-in-cheek commentary about the Clintons:

"Bubba and the missus can’t go to the poky. They folded like a cheap suit..." (06:54)

• Investigation Update:
  Confirms media’s role in the evolving Guthrie case and the way digital forensics aided in capturing the fake ransom texter.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Guthrie Family Ransom Case – [00:38–04:44], [02:55] (Cameron’s message)
• Clinton Depositions – [04:44–09:43], [07:23] (Comer), [08:55] (Committee on public v. deposition)
• Trump Reacts to Clinton Depositions – [09:43]
• Tepe Murders – [10:25–15:30], [14:07] (Affidavit details)
• National Prayer Breakfast / Trump Remarks – [15:30–18:05], [17:09] (Heaven comment)

Conclusion

This AM Update captures the escalating drama behind national legal and crime stories—each marked by its own chilling or politically charged developments—while reflecting the personalities involved, especially the prickly congressional clash with the Clintons and Trump’s signature blend of grievance and showmanship. Listeners get a brisk, news-packed rundown shaped by Megyn Kelly’s distinctive, unsparing tone.