Summary of The Megyn Kelly Show | Ep. 1113: "New Revelations Connect Obama to Russiagate Hoax, and Hunter Biden Starts Dem Civil War, with Matt Taibbi and Emily Jashinsky"

Release Date: July 22, 2025

Introduction

In Episode 1113 of The Megyn Kelly Show, host Megyn Kelly engages in a riveting discussion with Matt Taibbi and Emily Jashinsky. The episode delves into explosive revelations connecting former President Barack Obama to the “Russiagate” conspiracy, examines Hunter Biden's incendiary critiques of the Democratic establishment, and critiques the decline of mainstream late-night television. The conversation is marked by bold claims, meticulous analysis, and spirited dialogue.

Russiagate Revelations and Discussion with Matt Taibbi

Tulsi Gabbard’s Disclosure of Russiagate Documents

The episode opens with Kelly addressing the recent release of Russiagate documents by Tulsi Gabbard. According to Gabbard, these documents expose a "treasonous conspiracy in 2016" orchestrated by high-level U.S. government officials. Kelly notes:

"Tulsi Gabbard releasing Russiagate documents Friday evening that she says show, quote, there was a treasonous conspiracy in 2016 committed by officials and at the highest level of our government." (00:00)

Matt Taibbi’s Analysis of Russiagate

Joining Kelly is Matt Taibbi, whose insights significantly shape the episode's narrative. Taibbi explains that the intelligence community initially planned to brief then-President Obama on December 9, 2016, that there was no evidence of Russia altering the election outcome through cyber attacks. However, this briefing was abruptly canceled, leading to a dramatic shift in the Russiagate narrative. Taibbi states:

"At the center of it, it's about taking a, basically a forgery, a manufactured piece of paid campaign research and making it officially backed policy of the United States government. And they use that to generate a years long investigation that paralyzed the American government." (48:50)

Critique of Mainstream Media’s Role

Both Kelly and Taibbi criticize mainstream media outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post for swiftly adopting and disseminating the intensified Russiagate narrative without sufficient evidence. Kelly highlights the media's eagerness:

"Every single one of those laughs was laugh track, because he wasn't funny. The whole thing wasn't funny. And by the way, even his side has now had to admit the Steele tape has been totally discredited, and it was all a lie." (39:57)

The Steele Dossier’s Influence

A significant portion of the discussion centers on the Steele dossier's role in shaping the Russiagate narrative. Taibbi distinguishes between the initial use of the dossier by the FBI in 2016 to surveil Carter Page and its later elevation to a central piece of intelligence facilitating widespread media coverage:

"What happens in December of 2016 is a much bigger and more important embrace of the Steele dossier. This is when the entire intelligence community throws its weight behind this document, which by the way, had been poo pooed previously by the CIA as being Internet rumor." (24:05)

Accusations Against Obama

Kelly brings attention to President Donald Trump's public accusations against Barack Obama, labeling him as guilty of treason based on the disclosed documents:

"Hunter Biden is the Joe Rogan of the left. I wonder if they will realize it. Put Hunter in front of a mic. That's how you save the Democrat Party." (86:30)

DOJ Investigations into Biden-Era Officials

The conversation shifts to ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations that potentially implicate Biden administration officials, including James Comey and John Brennan. Taibbi hints at broader conspiracy charges that may extend up to 2024, though specifics remain undisclosed:

"I can't say a whole lot, Megan, other than what what I wrote, but I've heard a couple of different stories. I have one, one source who has a very concrete story about this, but I can't go forward with it yet." (45:56)

Kelly underscores the gravity of the situation, noting:

"This is an enormous story in our time. I think it's maybe second to the WMD story in terms of intelligence deceptions." (30:19)

Hunter Biden's Critique and Emily Jashinsky's Analysis

Hunter Biden's Outburst Against Democrats

Transitioning from political conspiracies, Kelly introduces Hunter Biden, who criticizes key Democratic figures in a profane and lengthy tirade. Hunter lambastes individuals like George Clooney and alleges that substances like Ambien contributed to his father's debatable performances.

Emily Jashinsky’s Commentary on Late-Night Television Decline

Host Emily Jashinsky joins the discussion, offering a scathing review of late-night television personalities such as Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart. She argues that these hosts have failed to adapt, resulting in declining ratings and relevance. Jashinsky remarks:

"Colbert and their talents were being these like young, edgy, anti-establishment comedians. And you can't be a young, edgy, anti-establishment comedian or an incredible dancer when you're not young anymore." (72:10)

Critique of Media and Late-Night Hosts' Performance

Both Kelly and Jashinsky criticize the current state of late-night shows, attributing their downfall to a lack of authenticity and reliance on outdated shticks. Kelly emphasizes the ineffectiveness of maintaining the same persona over decades:

"It was just for a tiny slice of the public and it was operating on a budget that couldn't possibly sustain that. And it took, you know, I think, a big corporation like Paramount, CBS a long time to reconcile with the death of monoculture." (82:21)

Discussion on Hunter Biden's Influence and Democratic Establishment

Hunter Biden's aggressive stance against Democrats is portrayed as an attempt to disrupt the traditional Democratic etiquette, akin to Donald Trump's disruptive strategies within the Republican Party. Jashinsky posits:

"Hunter Biden coming in and kind of, you know, spearing some of the sacred cows in the Democratic Party, it actually might help jostle something better loose, as crazy as that sounds, it might be kind of. It's like crack. It's what the doctor ordered." (90:13)

Epstein Case Developments

DOJ’s Move to Unseal Epstein and Maxwell Transcripts

Kelly updates listeners on developments regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The DOJ plans to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s indictments. This move aims to shed light on Epstein's activities and Maxwell's involvement, with the potential for significant revelations:

"That could get interesting. And of course, you could put it on pay per view and fund Trump's presidential library with the proceeds." (85:06)

Potential Testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell

The episode notes that DOJ officials are set to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, potentially extracting critical testimonies about Epstein. This could unveil deeper connections and undisclosed activities linked to high-profile political figures:

"What Hunter seems to be saying here is that Clooney had a motive to lie. He was pissed at Joe Biden, and he had a motive on top of, you know, just his eyes and ears and what he saw with Joe Biden to bring him down." (93:14)

Conclusion

Episode 1113 of The Megyn Kelly Show presents a provocative and comprehensive examination of the Russiagate narrative, highlighting significant allegations against former President Obama and scrutinizing the role of the intelligence community and mainstream media. Concurrently, Hunter Biden's unabashed critique of the Democratic establishment and the declining state of late-night television add layers of complexity to the political discourse. The episode concludes with a hopeful but cautious outlook on the unsealing of Epstein case transcripts, suggesting potential for truth and accountability.

"I think that the core thing that people have to remember about this story is that at the center of it, it's about taking a, basically a forgery, a manufactured piece of paid campaign research and making it officially backed policy of the United States government." (48:50)

Note: All timestamps correspond to the transcript provided and are indicative of where each quoted segment appears within the conversation.