The Megyn Kelly Show

Episode: Trump’s 2026 Cabinet Kickoff, Man Rams Car Into Jewish Center, Social Media on Trial: AM Update 1/30
Air Date: January 30, 2026
Host: Megyn Kelly (SiriusXM)

Overview

This AM Update of The Megyn Kelly Show delivers a fast-paced breakdown of the latest political, cultural, and legal news. Episode highlights include President Trump’s first cabinet meeting of 2026, an attack on a prominent Jewish center in New York City, and a landmark social media trial in California that could significantly impact how major platforms operate. With key audio quotes, insights, and pointed commentary, Megyn Kelly keeps listeners informed on the most pressing issues of the day.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s 2026 Cabinet Kickoff

Timestamp: 00:29 – 07:06

• Cabinet Meeting Tone & Focus

  • Trump’s 10th cabinet meeting of his second term, shorter than previous sessions, focused on celebrating administration wins, especially economic gains.
    • “President Trump holds his first cabinet meeting of the year, urging top officials to celebrate their wins.” (00:36, Megyn Kelly)
  • Trump lauded GDP growth, stock market records, energy production, and falling consumer prices.
    • Trump: “The Atlanta Fed is predicting an astounding 5.4% GDP growth in the fourth quarter. And just yesterday the S&P 500 hit 7,000 for the first time ever…We're drilling more than at any time ever in the history.” (02:50)
  • Trump joked about prior boring meetings:
    • “Some people said he closed his eyes. Look, it got pretty boring...but I didn’t sleep. I just closed them because I wanted to get the hell out of here.” (04:07, Trump)

• Cabinet Member Highlights

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS Secretary)

    • Detailed success in negotiating “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing with drug companies and reshoring pharmaceutical production.
    • “After we signed those agreements, the stock prices for those companies went up $1.3 trillion…Novo Nordisk is building four new plants and we are going to be releasing Trump RX so that every American can get the lowest prices in the developed world.” (05:03, RFK Jr.)
    • “That’s going to be happening sometime, probably in the next 10 days.” (05:24, RFK Jr.)

  • Chris Wright (Energy Secretary)

    • Celebrated U.S. dominance in energy production.
    • “United States oil production today is greater than Saudi Arabia and Russia combined...Coal production is growing again in the United States after years of decline.” (06:04, Chris Wright)
    • “Hundreds of American lives have been saved because of your leaning in and stopping the killing of coal and revitalizing coal.” (06:04, Chris Wright)

• Notable Absences & Jokes

  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem present but did not speak, amid controversy after a police shooting.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance declined to comment, quipping:
    • “It’s okay, sir. I’m here for the free coffee.” (07:06, Megyn Kelly paraphrasing Vance)

• No press questions taken at this meeting.

2. 2028 Election Polls and Democratic Division

Timestamp: 07:06 – 12:20

• Republican Field

  • J.D. Vance leads GOP primary polling with 46%. Ron DeSantis is a distant second (9.5%), with RFK Jr. and Marco Rubio tied for third.

• Democrat Field

  • Kamala Harris leads with 31%, followed by Gavin Newsom (22%), Pete Buttigieg (11.7%), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (6.4%), and Josh Shapiro (6.1%).
    • “The Democrat side of things...appearing far more divided.” (07:06, Megyn Kelly)

• Josh Shapiro’s Media Blitz

  • Shapiro, active in national media, brands VP Vance as a Trump sycophant:
    • “Who, by the way, I mean, such a sycophant, such a suck up. He embarrasses himself daily as he seeks the affirmation of Donald Trump.” (09:24, Josh Shapiro)
  • Criticizes Biden-Harris for lack of tangible results, especially in delivering broadband:
    • “I think historically, if I’m being candid, the the Biden Harris administration didn’t provide those specific, tangible things that people could see or feel…Do you know how many people...have been connected to high speed, affordable Internet thanks to President Biden’s law in Pennsylvania? Zero.” (10:02, Josh Shapiro)

• Amy Klobuchar Announces MN Governor Run Amid Turmoil

  • Video highlights violence and emphasizes resistance to Trump administration immigration policy:
    • “Minnesota. We’ve been through a lot...3,000 ICE agents on our streets...I’m running for every Minnesotan who wants ICE and its abusive tactics out of the state.” (11:38, Amy Klobuchar)

3. Attack on Chabad World Headquarters, NYC

Timestamp: 14:09 – 16:00

• Incident Overview
  • Dan Sohail, 36, repeatedly rammed his car into the entry of the Chabad World Headquarters while the building was crowded with worshippers. Incident captured on video.
    • “A man in custody after repeatedly ramming his car into the Chabad World headquarters, the heart of a worldwide network of Jewish outreach centers...” (14:09, Megyn Kelly)
  • No injuries reported; immediate police response, bomb squad cleared vehicle.
  • NYPD investigates as a hate crime.
    • Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s statement:
      • “Any threat to a Jewish institution or place of worship must be taken seriously... I stand in solidarity with the Crown Heights Jewish community and I am grateful to our first responders...” (15:26, Mayor Mamdani)
  • Suspect’s background includes mental health struggles and attempted conversion to Judaism; charged with multiple hate crimes.

4. Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

Timestamp: 16:00 – 21:31

• Trial Overview

  • California jury set to decide whether social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat) are designed to addict children, allegedly causing mental health harms.
    • “A Los Angeles jury set to hear arguments...that platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat were designed to be addictive to children regardless of the negative outcomes, plaintiffs argue.” (16:00, Megyn Kelly)
  • First trial is a bellwether: 19-year-old plaintiff (KGM) claims she suffered grooming and exploitation after using several platforms from age 8.
  • TikTok and Snapchat settled with the plaintiff earlier in the week.
  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify.
    • “Legal analysts comparing the moment to the Big Tobacco trials of the 1990s...” (18:42, Megyn Kelly)
  • Plaintiffs argue platform design features (not content) are responsible and not shielded by Section 230.
  • Key evidence involves company knowledge of harm:
    • “What the plaintiffs are going to really rely on is hundreds of thousands of documents...show that the companies knew that there was a problem...In 2019, Mark Zuckerberg...considered bringing the [beauty] filters back to Instagram...employees within the company implored him not to...He ignored the email and decided in 2020 to reinstate the beauty filters.” (20:16, Cecilia Kang)

• Notable Quote

  • “These companies are going to have to explain to a jury why their profits were more important than the lives of our young people.” (19:59, Matthew Bergman, KGM’s attorney)

Notable Quotes

• Trump, on long meetings:
  “It got pretty boring...but I didn’t sleep. I just closed them because I wanted to get the hell out of here.”
  (04:07, Trump)

• RFK Jr., on pharmaceutical negotiation:
  “After we signed those agreements, the stock prices for those companies went up $1.3 trillion.”
  (05:03, RFK Jr.)

• Chris Wright, on U.S. energy:
  “United States oil production today is greater than Saudi Arabia and Russia combined.”
  (06:04, Chris Wright)

• Josh Shapiro, on VP Vance:
  “Such a sycophant, such a suck up. He embarrasses himself daily as he seeks the affirmation of Donald Trump.”
  (09:24, Josh Shapiro)

• Amy Klobuchar, on running for governor:
  “I’m running for every Minnesotan who wants ICE and its abusive tactics out of the state.”
  (11:38, Amy Klobuchar)

• Mayor Mamdani, post-attack:
  “Any threat to a Jewish institution or place of worship must be taken seriously...Anti Semitism has no place in our city...”
  (15:26, Zoran Mamdani)

Important Timestamps

| Topic | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|------------| | Trump’s Cabinet Meeting Recap | 00:29–07:06| | 2028 Election Polls & Democratic Division | 07:06–12:20| | Attack on Chabad in NYC | 14:09–16:00| | Social Media Addiction Trial | 16:00–21:31|

Tone and Style

• Megyn Kelly: Direct, lively, a blend of serious and tongue-in-cheek observations.
• Trump: Braggadocious, informal, wry humor.
• RFK Jr.: Earnest, technical, emphasizing results.
• Shapiro, Klobuchar, Mamdani: Politically charged, pointed, emotional resonance.

Memorable Moments

• Trump’s self-deprecating humor about “sleeping” during cabinet meetings.
• RFK Jr.’s promise of “Trump RX” for the lowest drug prices.
• Shapiro’s and Klobuchar’s open criticisms of rivals and focus on tangible results for voters.
• The chilling but non-lethal attack on Chabad, with immediate official response.
• Framing of the California social media trial as an industry-defining “Big Tobacco” moment for Big Tech.

Conclusion

This episode delivers a brisk, informative snapshot of emerging political maneuverings, public safety incidents, and legal showdowns that could have long-lasting implications. From the inner drama of Trump’s cabinet to the seismic legal threats facing Silicon Valley, Megyn Kelly’s AM Update keeps listeners on the leading edge of today’s most consequential news—with plenty of attitude and sharp commentary.