The Megyn Kelly Show

Episode: Hillary Clinton Questioned in Epstein Probe, Elite Supreme Court Lawyer Convicted: AM Update
Date: February 27, 2026
Host: Megyn Kelly (SiriusXM)

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced update on several major legal and political stories dominating the news:

• Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton's closed-door depositions before Congress regarding the Jeffrey Epstein probe
• Fallout from new Epstein-related disclosures affecting global elites
• FBI controversy over covert recordings and subpoenas
• The conviction of renowned Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein for tax evasion linked to high-stakes gambling
• A new legal twist in the tragic death of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother

Throughout, Megyn Kelly maintains her signature skeptical, unfiltered tone, interwoven with direct quotes, expert analysis, and key context.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Hillary Clinton’s Testimony in the Epstein Investigation

[00:39-06:24]

• Context: Hillary Clinton testifies before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, NY, about the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Clinton is set to testify later.
• Both Clintons finally agree to testify after months of resistance, denying any wrongdoing.
• Bill Clinton’s known associations with Epstein are noted, including flights on Epstein’s private jet and a controversial photograph.
• Ghislaine Maxwell was seen at Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding, after Epstein’s conviction.

Bipartisan Focus of the Probe

• James Comer, Committee Chair:

  • “It is a bipartisan investigation. The American people have a lot of questions. To my knowledge, the Clintons haven't answered very many, if any, questions about their knowledge or involvement with Epstein and Maxwell. … The purpose of the whole investigation is to try to understand many things about Epstein.” ([03:36])

• Key areas of questioning (via CNN):

  • Alleged DOJ mismanagement of Epstein/Maxwell investigations
  • Circumstances and further investigations of Epstein’s death in 2019
  • How the government can effectively combat sex trafficking
  • How Epstein/Maxwell protected their illegal activities
  • Potential ethics violations among officials

• Clinton’s Statement:

  • “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island homes or offices. I have nothing to add to that.” ([04:20])

• Distraction and Deflection Claim:

  • Clinton suggests the deposition is an effort to “distract attention from President Trump's actions and to cover them up.”

Notable Moments

• Leak of a photo from inside Clinton’s deposition (posted by Rep. Lauren Boebert) causes a 30-minute delay as the image goes viral ([05:00])

• Hillary to press afterward:

  • “I answered every one of their questions fully … I did not know Jeffrey Epstein. I never went to his island. I never went to his homes. I never went to his offices. So it's on the record numerous times…” ([05:35])

• Planned release of deposition video and transcript after bipartisan legal review

• Ongoing resignation fallout for high-profile figures (WEF president Borga Brenda, ex-Harvard President Larry Summers) over Epstein connections ([06:24])

2. FBI Surveillance and the Secretly Recorded Attorney Call

[06:24-12:03]

• Details:

  • FBI subpoenaed and secretly recorded a 2023 conversation between White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and her attorney (during Trump classified docs probe).
  • Attorney Will Chamberlain outlines serious legal/ethical concerns about the FBI’s and lawyer’s conduct.

• Chamberlain’s Analysis:

  • “That shocked me. That's not something I would ever do as a lawyer to my client. It violates a number of different rules of professional responsibility and moreover, it potentially opens up criminal liability and civil liability to both Wiles’ lawyer and to the FBI agents involved.” ([09:03])

• Attorney’s denial:

  • Wiles’ lawyer disputes he consented to the tap:
    • “If I ever pulled a stunt like that, I wouldn't and shouldn't have a license to practice law. I'm as shocked as Susie.” ([09:48])

• Potential legal ramifications:

  • “Under 18 USC section 2511 … it's a federal crime to wrongly intercept or disclose wire communications. And that's up to a five year count.”
    • Tapping a privileged attorney-client call—especially if engineered by investigators—“could easily be seen as a crime … and subject the FBI to criminal liability and also potentially a conspiracy claim.” ([10:09])

• Lingering questions about FBI integrity and who is telling the truth

  • Chamberlain: “Who at the FBI would have lied about this? … Did they lie about the consent being given by Wiles’ lawyers?” ([11:18])

3. Supreme Court Litigator Tom Goldstein’s Conviction

[12:03-19:43]

• Context:

  • Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog and one of the country’s top Supreme Court advocates, convicted of federal tax evasion and related charges, shocking the legal world.

• Charges and Allegations:

  • 16 felonies: tax evasion, aiding/abetting false tax return prep, willful failure to pay taxes, making false mortgage statements.
  • Prosecutors: Goldstein had a parallel secret life as a high-stakes poker player.
  • Allegedly hid millions in poker winnings and diverted legal fees from his law firm to cover gambling debts.
  • Used his law firm to pay “salaries” and benefits to women with whom he allegedly had “intimate relationships,” despite minimal actual work.
  • Failed to report income, underreported gambling winnings, and submitted false loan applications.
  • In 2016 alone, allegedly made $50 million in poker winnings, including $22 million in Asia.

• How Goldstein was caught:

  • Another gambler, feeling “ripped off”, reported him to the IRS.

• Trial Outcome:

  • Jurors found Goldstein guilty on the majority of counts, acquitted on four lesser charges.
  • Faces possible decades of prison time pending sentencing; expected to appeal.

• Legacy/Notable History:

  • Goldstein’s SCOTUSblog rose to prominence by accurately analyzing Supreme Court decisions in real-time, most famously clarifying the 2012 Obamacare ruling ([14:50-15:40]).

4. Johnny Gaudreau Murder Case: DUI Evidence Challenged

[19:43-22:13]

• Context:

  • NJ man Sean Higgins is on trial for the drunk driving deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother in 2024.
  • Accident occurred as the brothers biked on the roadside, hours before their sister’s wedding.

• New Defense Strategy:

  • Initial blood alcohol test (BAC) reported as 0.087 (over legal limit); defense now argues that only “plasma” was tested, and actual BAC could be 0.075.
  • Defense moves to dismiss or have prosecutors seek a new indictment if lower BAC is substantiated; prosecution reviewing expert findings.

• Case implications:

  • Higgins faces up to 70 years if convicted, even if drunk-driving charge is reduced, due to other felonies (reckless vehicular homicide, aggravated manslaughter, leaving the scene, etc.).

• Memorialization:

  • Team USA honored Gaudreau posthumously at the Olympics; his family was deeply moved.

• Quote — Meredith Gaudreau (Widow):

  • “I was really, really proud of them as a team. And then I felt really proud of John because everything they did … is out of respect and love for him. … I'm very thankful to them for including my kids in it and just honoring my husband the way they do. It's the classiest thing.” ([21:44])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Hillary Clinton’s Denial (00:39, 05:35):

  • “I never met Jeffrey Epstein, never had any connection or communication with him.”
  • “I did not know Jeffrey Epstein. I never went to his island. … So it's on the record numerous times.”

• James Comer on the Probe (03:36):

  • “No one's accusing at this moment the Clintons of any wrongdoing. They're going to have due process. But we have a lot of questions … about Epstein.”

• Will Chamberlain on FBI/Lawyer Ethics (09:03):

  • “That's not something I would ever do as a lawyer to my client. It violates … rules of professional responsibility … potentially opens up criminal liability …”

• Goldstein Conviction Summary (14:50-19:30):

  • “Behind that prestige and veneer of respectability, we now know Goldstein was living a double life.”

• Meredith Gaudreau on Family’s Loss (21:44):

  • “I'm very thankful to them for including my kids in [the celebration] and just honoring my husband … It's the classiest thing.”

Segment Timestamps

• Epstein/Clinton Testimony: 00:39–06:24
• FBI Recording Controversy: 06:24–12:03
• Goldstein’s Conviction/SCOTUSblog history: 12:03–19:43
• Johnny Gaudreau DUI Case: 19:43–22:13

Summary Flow and Tone

Megyn Kelly delivers pointed analysis, letting expert guests break down the stakes and legal intricacies. The tone is skeptical, sometimes wry, yet respects victims and families. The episode moves briskly, segmenting each story with context and direct quotes. Key figures speak for themselves, with Kelly providing background and pointed follow-ups.

For listeners who missed the episode:
This update traverses high-level political inquiry (the ongoing shadow of Epstein across international power brokers), legal drama at the top of the US justice system, and the tragic real-world consequences of criminal law. Each subject is given clarity, direct attribution, and a clear reason why it matters today.