Ariana Grande Is Being FAILED by Those Around Her, Meghan Markle ESCALATES Feud with Martha Stewart, with Maureen Callahan | Ep. 1379

August 13, 2026

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Ariana Grande Is Being FAILED by Those Around Her, Meghan Markle ESCALATES Feud with Martha Stewart, with Maureen Callahan

The episode opens with Maureen Callahan, host of The Nerve, joining Megyn Kelly to discuss a cascade of celebrity stories, but the most urgent concern is Ariana Grande. Grande has appeared dangerously thin in recent public appearances and promotional videos. Callahan, who has spoken publicly about her own past eating disorder, says she believes Grande is at the point where she "can't physically eat" — her stomach may have shrunk to where her body rejects food. The video in question, released by Grande's team, appears to highlight protruding bones in her chest cavity. Callahan draws a direct comparison to Karen Carpenter, who died at 32 after years of anorexia, even after seeking treatment. The damage to her internal organs was irreversible.

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1 (01:03) **Welcome and Guest Introduction** - Megyn Kelly introduces the episode’s topics: Meghan Markle’s feud with Martha Stewart, Oprah’s school closure, and more, with guest Maureen Callahan.
2 (04:00) **Oprah’s School Closure and Stedman Sighting** - The hosts analyze Oprah’s decision to close her South African school and a rare public appearance with Stedman.
3 (13:06) **Meghan Markle’s Feud with Martha Stewart** - The hosts discuss Martha Stewart’s comments about Meghan Markle and the subsequent backlash from Meghan’s camp.
4 (21:14) **Harry and Meghan’s Potential Apology to the King** - The hosts discuss reports that Harry and Meghan are considering a formal apology to King Charles, likely due to financial pressure.
5 (24:51) **David Foster Snubs Meghan Markle** - Video evidence shows David Foster walking past Meghan on a red carpet, avoiding a hug, despite Harry previously calling him an “American father figure.”
6 (30:25) **Barack Obama’s New Podcast** - The hosts critique Barack Obama’s announcement of a podcast about influential books, contrasting it with Doug Brunt’s successful book podcast.
7 (37:04) **Ariana Grande’s Health Crisis** - The hosts express deep concern over Ariana Grande’s dangerously thin appearance, blaming her team for prioritizing profit over her well-being.

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Guests on this episode

Maureen Callahan Megyn Kelly

Show Notes

Megyn Kelly is joined by Maureen Callahan, host of “The Nerve,” to discuss the surprise closure of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, Oprah's sudden public appearance with Stedman, whether the publicity is meant to distract from the school's closing and troubled history, Meghan Markle's feud with Martha Stewart, speculation about Harry and Meghan seeking a return to the royal family amid financial struggles, their ongoing relationship with the monarchy, David Foster's apparent red-carpet snub of Markle, his response denying he avoided her, Markle's past controversial moments, concerns about Ariana Grande's health and well-being, the inconsiderate remarks from critics, whether Grande's team is failing to give her the support she needs, recent reports on Brad Pitt drinking again after publicly discussing his sobriety, family annihilator Chris Watts reportedly remarrying 8 years after murdering his pregnant wife and children, the disturbing question of why someone would marry a convicted murderer in prison, new legal developments surrounding the Michael Jackson allegations, the conflicting accounts from former associates and accusers, questions surrounding the credibility of the claims, speculation about a potential sequel to the 'Michael' movie, and more.

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