Podcast Summary: The Megyn Kelly Show

Episode: Shocking Dem AG Candidate Texts, Light Sentence For Attempted Kavanaugh Assassin: AM Update 10/6
Date: October 6, 2025
Host: Megyn Kelly (SiriusXM)

Episode Overview

This episode delves into a series of headline-grabbing legal and political scandals, starting with disturbing texts from Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia Attorney General. Megyn Kelly covers the ensuing political fallout, examines the sentencing of Brett Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin, Nicholas ("Sophie") Roski, analyzes the legal fate of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and unpacks a bizarre altercation involving former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez. The tone is direct, urgent, and at times incredulous, reflecting the “No BS, no agenda” ethos of the show.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Shocking Jay Jones Texts and Political Fallout

[00:39–07:06]

• The Leak:
  Texts surface from Jay Jones, VA Democratic nominee for Attorney General, in which he makes violent remarks toward fellow politicians, placing former Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert alongside Hitler and Pol Pot, saying, "Gilbert gets two bullets to the head."

  • Additional text: Jones wishing to attend opponents’ funerals “to piss on their graves.”
  • Most disturbing, he says he wishes Gilbert's wife could "watch her own child die in her arms so that Gilbert might reconsider his political views," prompting the text recipient to hang up in disgust.

• Political Response:

  • Jones first blames “Trump-controlled media,” calling the reports a smear campaign.
    • Jones: “I take full responsibility... I can only take full accountability and offer my sincere apology.” ([04:55])
  • Virginia AG Jason Miyares: “I cannot imagine someone running for this job who advocates for violence.” ([05:30])
  • Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger condemns the texts but stops short of asking Jones to leave the race.
  • Republican nominee Winsome Sears denounces Democratic leadership for embracing hate.
    • "The unstable pull the triggers. But they are inspired by the hate tolerated and encouraged by the leadership of the Democrat Party." ([06:03])

• Presidential Response:

  • Donald Trump calls the messages “sick and demented,” demanding Jones drop out.
    ([07:06])

2. Light Sentence for Attempted Assassin of Justice Kavanaugh

[07:06–09:37]

• Case Details:

  • Nicholas (“Sophie”) Roski pleaded guilty to an assassination attempt on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, intending to kill him to prevent the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
  • Brought a gun and ammunition from LA, took a taxi to Kavanaugh's home but got cold feet after seeing marshals and called 911 instead.

• Sentencing:

  • Judge Deborah Boardman sentences Roski to just 8 years and 1 month despite prosecutors seeking 330 years to life.
  • Judge highlights Roski's gender transition as a mitigating factor: "I take into consideration... that she is a transgender woman and will be sent to a male only Bureau of Prisons facility." ([08:41])
  • Boardman credits Roski for calling 911 and abandoning the plan:
    • "This is an atypical defendant and an atypical case. Though she got far too close to executing her plans, the fact remains she abandoned them." ([08:32])

• DOJ and Legal Reaction:

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi vows to appeal, calling the sentence “woefully insufficient.”
    • “A disgusting attack against our entire judicial system... does not reflect the horrific facts of this case.” ([09:19])
  • Kelly notes appeals are unlikely to succeed due to deference given to district judges.

3. Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced

[09:37–14:16]

• Sentencing Recap:

  • Sean Combs receives 4 years and 2 months in prison, plus a $500,000 fine, for transportation for prostitution, though acquitted on sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
  • Prosecutors sought over 11 years.
  • Judge Aaron Subramanian applies a sentencing enhancement for coercion despite jury acquittal on most serious charges.

• Courtroom Drama:

  • Combs shows contrition:
    • "I got lost in excess. I got lost in my ego... I totally destroyed my reputation. I beg your honor for mercy." ([12:40])
  • The judge insists a strong sentence is needed to “send a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence against women is met with real accountability.”
  • Combs’s lawyers pledge to appeal, citing the judge acting beyond the jury verdict:
    • "The judge acted as a 13th juror, one that we did not choose, and that he second guessed the jury's verdict." – Defense Attorney Mark Agnifolo ([14:38])
  • Defense maintains there was “no sex trafficking, no racketeering… Everything was consensual. Everything was adult, which is why he was convicted only of the prostitution offense.” ([14:38])

4. Mark Sanchez Stabbing and Arrest

[15:00–18:56]

• Incident Recap:

  • Mark Sanchez, former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports announcer, is hospitalized after being stabbed during a late-night altercation in Indianapolis.
  • In a twist, he’s then arrested on charges including battery and public intoxication.
  • Allegedly, Sanchez confronted a 69-year-old truck driver recycling oil, insisted he wasn’t allowed, and a physical altercation ensued leading to Sanchez being pepper sprayed and stabbed.

• Aftermath:

  • Surveillance footage (not released) reportedly shows Sanchez throwing the driver to the ground.
  • Sanchez has not commented.
  • Fox Sports references the incident during game coverage.
  • The victim received medical care; no court date yet for Sanchez.
  • Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears:
    • “What began as a disagreement… should not have escalated into violence… We will follow the facts and the law wherever they lead.” ([18:40])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jay Jones’s Text (via Megyn Kelly):

  • “Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, Hitler, and Pol Pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head.” ([03:51])
  • “If those guys die before me, I will go to their funerals to piss on their graves.” ([03:27])
  • “I mean, do I think Todd and his wife Jennifer are evil and that they're breeding little fascists? Yes.” ([04:38])

• Winsome Sears on Democrat Leadership:

  • “The unstable pull the triggers. But they are inspired by the hate tolerated and encouraged by the leadership of the Democrat Party.” ([06:03])

• Judge Boardman on Roski:

  • “This is an atypical defendant and an atypical case. Though she got far too close to executing her plans, the fact remains she abandoned them.” ([08:32])
  • On factoring in gender identity: “...that she is a transgender woman and will be sent to a male only Bureau of Prisons facility.” ([08:41])

• Sean Combs to the Judge:

  • “I got lost in excess. I got lost in my ego... I totally destroyed my reputation. I beg your honor for mercy.” ([12:40])

• Mark Agnifolo, Defense Attorney:

  • “The judge acted as a 13th juror, one that we did not choose, and that he second guessed the jury's verdict.” ([14:38])

• Prosecutor on Sanchez Incident:

  • “What began as a disagreement… should not have escalated into violence or left anyone seriously injured.” ([18:40])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jay Jones Text Scandal: 00:39 – 07:06
• Kavanaugh Attempted Assassin Sentencing: 07:06 – 09:37
• Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentencing: 09:37 – 14:16
• Defense Attorney Statement: 14:16 – 15:00
• Mark Sanchez Incident: 15:00 – 18:56

Tone & Style Highlights

• Megyn Kelly’s narration is brisk and conveys a sense of urgency and skepticism, especially regarding political double standards and judicial discretion.
• The commentary is unapologetically direct—openly critical of perceived hypocrisy and eager to highlight inconsistencies in legal and political responses.
• Use of direct quotations and detail-driven summaries ensures listeners get not just the facts but the flavor of the discussion.

Final Takeaway

This episode is a tour of recent, high-voltage political, legal, and celebrity scandals. Each story is delivered with a critical eye toward inconsistencies and perceived double standards, offering listeners both key facts and pointed reactions from the figures and commentators involved. The episode will appeal to those wanting more than headlines, drawing out both the details and the broader implications for American politics, the legal system, and media culture.