Kash Patel SUES The Atlantic, D4vd Arrested, and Katy Perry Allegations, with MK True Crime Hosts, Plus Terrible CA Dems | Ep. 1302

April 23, 2026

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Megyn Kelly opens the episode with grim polling data signaling trouble for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterms, alongside a roundup of California politics and true crime cases analyzed by lawyers from the new MK True Crime network, including Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic, Katy Perry sexual assault allegations, and singer D4vd's arrest for murder.

Trump Approval Craters Amid Economy and Iran War

Recent polls show Trump's approval at 33% overall per AP-NORC, with independents at just 23%—down sharply on immigration (30%), the Iran war (21%), economy (19%), and cost of living (12%). Kelly attributes this to pre-existing economic pain from inflation, worsened by the "war of choice" closing the Strait of Hormuz, stacking up oil barrels, halting production, and risking global catastrophe despite U.S. oil independence. Fox News data has Trump at 42% but shows Democrats preferred on the economy for the first time since 2010 (52-48%). The Cook Political Report warns of a "flashing red light" for GOP in battleground House districts Trump won by 2% in 2024; Democrats now lead by 6%, with a 9-point edge on economy and independents favoring Dems by 25 points (double 2018's 12-point margin that netted Dems 40 seats). Democrats hold a net -23% favorability, but GOP independents are fleeing over costs. Kelly urges Republicans to act fast, even if just to appe

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What you'll learn

1 (01:00) **Trump Approval Craters** - AP poll shows 33% overall approval, independents at 23% amid Iran war and economy woes
2 (04:10) **GOP Midterm Warnings** - Fox poll has Dems leading on economy first time since 2010; Cook Report flags 8% swing in battlegrounds
3 (09:52) **CA Governor Debate Dems Flop** - Weak field including Becerra and Porter mocked for resumes and delivery in deep-blue state
4 (16:00) **Porter Anger Moments** - Clips show berating staffer, ending reporter interview abruptly
5 (19:00) **Driver English Proficiency Debate** - Dems decry cop questioning Spanish-speaker as racial profiling; GOP calls common sense
6 (24:30) **CA Homelessness Nightmare** - State has 24% of US homeless despite 10% population; Newsom enabling sex changes for illegal homeless
7 (30:40) **Hilton Leads Race** - Tops RCP average ahead of June primary; host urges CA turnout for GOP top-two finish

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Show Notes

Megyn Kelly discusses the terrible Democratic candidate choices in the California governor race, Xavier Becerra's embarrassing answers, Katie Porter forced to answer about her past viral yelling videos, candidates blaming racism for wanting truck drivers to understand English, great answers from Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, and more. Then Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor, hosts of "Positively Legal," join to discuss a shocking case of a Spanish tour guide predator, a new Netflix series about the story, how he was brought to justice after Megyn’s interview with one of the victims, how the case is still playing out in Spain's courts, and more. Then Dave Aronberg, Phil Holloway, and Ashleigh Merchant, hosts of "The MK True Crime Show," join to discuss the assault accusations against Katy Perry by actress Ruby Rose, the past accusations made by Rose and against Perry, whether there's any chance Perry gets charged, Kash Patel suing The Atlantic $250 million for defamation, whether he has a chance of proving "actual malice," and more. Then Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy, hosts of "In The Well," join to discuss the charges against singer D4vd, the evidence he was involved in the murder of a young girl found in his trunk, the inside story of what's really happening with the case behind-the-scenes, and more.

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