The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update (December 11, 2025):

SBA Fraud Probed, RFK Jr. and Hegseth Targeted for Impeachment, In-N-Out Bans “6-7”

Episode Overview

This AM Update, hosted by Emily Jashinsky, dives into the latest revelations and controversies in American politics and culture. Major topics include systemic fraud in the SBA’s 8A small business program, the political spectacle of fresh impeachment articles against Trump cabinet officials, and a lighthearted segment on the viral “6-7” meme that forced In-N-Out to retire an order number. The episode offers sharp commentary, direct quotes from lawmakers, investigative insights, and a pulse on viral internet culture.

1. SBA’s 8A Program: Accusations and Investigations

[02:41–08:05]

• The SBA’s 8A program, designed to help "experienced small business owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged," faces multiple federal investigations.
• The Biden administration raised the program’s contract goal from 5% to 15%, totaling $40 billion in awards last year.
• In June, a major bribery scheme was uncovered: one government official and three executives pled guilty to steering $550 million in contracts in exchange for kickbacks.
• An undercover video by James O’Keefe exposed a “pass through” scheme, where companies use their minority status to win contracts, only to hand most of the work (80%) to larger, unaffiliated firms, violating rules.

Notable Quote – Explaining the "Pass Through" Scheme:

“So we bid on it for them. They became our sub, and it’s an automatic win because of your Native American status... there’s no bidding war.”
— Director of 8A Company (04:17)

• Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) leads calls for a halt:

  “Unfortunately, the SBA’s 8A program has been a magnet for fraudsters since its inception... Government contracting should be based on eligibility and merit, not skin color. I promise to make Washington squeal, and it is clear that this pig pen of a swamp needs a thorough mucking out.”
  — Sen. Ernst (06:03)

• Democrats push back:

  “A more accurate title would be running government like a Trump family business, cutting deals with billionaires and crushing small businesses.”
  — Democratic Lawmaker (06:41)

• Luke Rosiak, investigative reporter, testifies that the billions in set-aside contracts don’t benefit poor minorities but insiders already living in wealthy D.C. suburbs:

  “These billions don’t go to poor minorities in your states. They go to insiders in the suburbs of D.C....”
  — Luke Rosiak (07:39)

• An audit and freeze have been proposed; all 4,308 current 8A firms must submit financial documents for three years.

2. New Rules for Foreign Travelers: Social Media Screening

[08:25–10:32]

• The Trump administration proposes requiring visitors from 36 “visa waiver” countries to disclose five years of social media history before entry.
• More stringent vetting includes all phone numbers, emails, and family information over the last decade.
• This proposal comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, anticipating over one million tourists.
• Critics call it an overreach and a blow to free speech, but CBP defends it as a public safety measure:

  “Nothing has changed... This is not a final rule. It is simply the first step to starting a discussion to have new policy options to keep the American people safe.”
  — CBP spokesperson (09:55)

3. Impeachment Moves: Hegseth and RFK Jr. in the Crosshairs

[11:31–17:40]

Impeachment of Secretary Pete Hegseth (Secretary of War)

• Rep. Sri Thanedar (D-MI) files impeachment articles, alleging murder, conspiracy, and mishandling classified info related to directives given during a maritime anti-drug strike.

  “I introduced articles to impeach Secretary Pete Hegseth for murder and conspiracy to murder and reckless and unlawful mishandling of classified information.”
  — Rep. Thanedar (11:46)

• Media scrutiny on Hegseth’s order to “kill everybody on board” a suspected drug-smuggling vessel—possibly an illegal order. Hegseth later says the final strike was carried out after he left the room but endorsed by Admiral Frank Mitch Bradley.

Memorable Exchange:

Sen. Joni Ernst (14:12): “And do you believe that that second strike was necessary?”
Admiral Bradley (14:16): “Well, it looked like they were trying to turn back over the boat, but I don't get involved in that. ...every time we knock out a boat... they kill 25,000 Americans. The drugs coming in... down by 92%.”

• The Inspector General found Hegseth created a risk to operational security, but declared he had the authority to declassify information and was ultimately “exonerated.”

Impeachment of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) files articles of impeachment, accusing RFK Jr. of undermining public health, eliminating programs, and firing vaccine advisory staff.

  “RFK Jr has turned his back on science, on public health and on the American people... I am not one for political theater.”
  — Rep. Stevens (15:36, 15:58)

• Stevens’s insistence that her actions are not “political theater” is juxtaposed with audio of her emotional, gloved Covid-era floor speech—a pointed moment lampooned by Emily Jashinsky.

• HHS responds with a dismissal:

  “Secretary Kennedy remains focused on improving Americans’ health and lowering costs, not on partisan theatrics...”
  — HHS Spokesman Andrew Nixon (17:23)

• Both efforts are widely viewed as doomed, with little support from leadership or a Republican-led House.

4. Viral Culture: In-N-Out Bans “Order 67”

[17:40–19:50]

• In-N-Out Burger removes “order number 67” after a meme-fueled craze.
• The meme’s roots: a viral song by Philly rapper Skrilla ("Doot Doot six seven"), picked up in videos by influencer Taylon Kinney and exploded on TikTok and Roblox.
• Young customers would cause chaos when “Order 67” was called—a phenomenon that delighted Gen Alpha and befuddled parents.
• Even politicians were not immune:

  “Yesterday at church, the Bible reading started on page 66 to 67... my five-year-old went absolutely nuts repeating six seven like ten times. And now I think we need to make this narrow exception to the First Amendment and ban these numbers forever.”
  — Vice President J.D. Vance, via X (19:39)

5. Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Government contracting should be based on eligibility and merit, not skin color.” — Sen. Joni Ernst (06:03)
• “So we bid on it for them. ... It’s an automatic win because of your Native American status.” — Director of 8A Company (04:17)
• “I introduced articles to impeach Secretary Pete Hegseth for murder and conspiracy to murder...” — Rep. Sri Thanedar (11:46)
• “RFK Jr has turned his back on science, on public health and on the American people.” — Rep. Haley Stevens (15:36)
• “My five-year-old went absolutely nuts repeating six seven like ten times.” — VP J.D. Vance quoting his child (19:39)

6. Conclusion

Emily Jashinsky guides listeners through a fast-paced rundown of watchdog journalism, performative politics, and the strange power of internet humor over old-school institutions. The tone is brisk, occasionally sardonic, and tuned both to the Beltway and the zeitgeist.

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