Inspirational Kentucky Derby Winner, Viral Tucker-NYT Interview, and Blake-Baldoni Trial, with Emily Jashinsky | Ep. 1309
May 4, 2026
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5 min readMegyn Kelly opens the episode with an uncharacteristic sports highlight before diving into media, geopolitics, and Hollywood drama, joined by guest Emily Jashinsky, host of After Party and the MK Wrap-up.
Golden Tempo's Derby Upset
Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, staged a dramatic come-from-last victory in the Kentucky Derby, finishing in 2:02.27 and narrowly beating favorite Renegade. Trainer Sheree DeVoe became the first woman to win the Derby and only the second to claim a Triple Crown race; she described the horse as a "deep closer" with stamina and a quick turn of foot, not surprised by his late surge despite recent losses. Jockey Jose Ortiz, from Puerto Rico, won on his 11th Derby attempt after 10 failures, posting Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me") and sharing an emotional moment with his parents; his brother Irad finished second on Renegade. Owner Mike Repole praised Irad post-race: "If you're ever gonna f***ing lose, you lose to your brother." A white marking on Golden Tempo's face resembled a cross, adding a divine narrative. The horse traces lineage to Secretariat, whose 1:59.40 Derby record from 1973 stands. NBC drew a record 19.6 million viewers. Kelly and Jashinsky celebrated underdog stories amid horse racing's appeal—accessible betting, excitement—while noting risks like a jockey thrown pre-race.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Kentucky Derby Upset Win** - Megyn details Golden Tempo's stunning come-from-behind victory at 23-1 odds, beating favorite Renegade
- 2 (04:26) **Golden Tempo Background** - Underdog horse overcomes recent losses; DeVoe explains "deep closer" style on Today Show
- 3 (10:22) **Jockey and Legacy Ties** - Jose Ortiz, Christian family man, posts Philippians 4:13; emotional post-win reaction
- 4 (23:47) **Guest Emily Jashinsky Joins** - Banter on horse racing love, personal betting stories like Megyn's Aerobic Stepper win
- 5 (31:30) **Tucker Carlson NYT Interview** - Lulu Garcia-Navarro questions Tucker on Nick Fuentes; he reframes as distraction from uniparty economics/war consensus
- 6 (38:13) **Media Smears and Backlash** - Clips weaponized to ostracize; Megyn shares being clipped on Fuentes praise by neocons
- 7 (54:41) **Iran War Updates** - 15K US troops in Project Freedom aiding ships through Strait of Hormuz; Iran launches drones/missiles, US sinks boats
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Show Notes
Megyn Kelly discusses the story of the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo's amazing comeback, the trainer Cherie DeVaux becoming the first female trainer to win ever, the inspirational story of jockey Jose Ortiz and his brother, and more. Then Emily Jashinsky, host of "After Party," joins to discuss Tucker Carlson’s viral interview with the New York Times, his perceptive “reframing” of Nick Fuentes and his place in our culture, the areas where the left and right align, the massive layoffs at The Daily Wire, the business and editorial decisions that led to this moment, whether America's ceasefire in Iran will be able to hold while the UAE says it's being attacked, the alarming rise of gas prices, how the Trump administration can get out of this war, a bombshell new story setting up the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni trial, what the embarrassing Ryan Reynolds text messages about Baldoni reveal, the key question at the center of the Blake Likely trial with Justin Baldoni's company, similarities to the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, and more.
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