Russell Brand on Fame and Addiction, His Past Relationship with Katy Perry, His Trial Ahead, and Finding God | Ep. 1301

April 22, 2026

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Russell Brand arrived at Megyn Kelly’s studio as a man facing a criminal trial in October, a public reckoning with a past he describes as sexually compulsive and exploitative, and a new identity as a Christian who believes God has been preparing him for this moment. Over the course of a long and unusually candid conversation, Brand did not deny his history of sleeping with thousands of women, including a 16-year-old when he was 30, but he drew a sharp line between what he calls immoral, selfish conduct and the criminal allegations of rape and sexual assault that will be tested in a British courtroom. The result is a portrait of a man who has spent decades chasing relief from a feeling of being broken, first through heroin and crack, then through fame and endless sexual conquest, and now through a faith he insists is not a performance.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Advertisements & Show Introduction** - Podcast begins with several ad reads, followed by Megyn Kelly’s introduction of Russell Brand.
2 (05:00) **Opening Conversation: Evolution and Polarization** - Megyn and Russell discuss their first meeting and how they have both become polarizing figures in the culture.
3 (08:39) **Addressing the Allegations and Megyn's Initial Anger** - Megyn reveals she was initially angry and believed the documentary allegations, but has since re-evaluated.
4 (10:35) **Russell's Response: Consent vs. Exploitation** - Russell distinguishes between his immoral, exploitative behavior and the criminal charges of non-consensual acts.
5 (16:29) **The Deep State, COVID, and Control** - Russell argues that true global power is inaccessible and that the pandemic was a pilot for centralized control.
6 (22:44) **Childhood, Trauma, and the Roots of Addiction** - Russell details his chaotic childhood, sexual abuse, and how drugs became a "tremendous relief."
7 (26:50) **Cross-Addiction and the "Worship Factor"** - After getting clean from drugs, his addictive personality shifted to sex and celebrity.

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Guests on this episode

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Show Notes

Megyn Kelly is joined by Russell Brand, author, "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days," to discuss the upsides and downsides of fame and success, their connection back at NBC, the allegations against him as he awaits his October trial, the truth about his past sexual actions, his acknowledgement of his previous behavior and the reality of consent, the “thousands" of women he has slept with, his drug and sex addictions, finding God and what his faith means to him now, his upcoming trial over sexual allegations, the difference between immoral and criminal behavior, the way the “empire” and elites want to keep us all divided, their fear that if we unite we'll be able to acquire more power than they have, the shocking alleged connection between the Southern Poverty Law Center and Charlottesville and new DOJ indictment, how Alex Jones got some big things right, why Donald Trump rose to power, Megyn’s evolving relationship with Donald Trump over the years, the fraud of the two-party system, whether national politics even works, his marriage with Katy Perry, his thoughts on her relationship now with Justin Trudeau, the allegations against her now from Ruby Rose, his other relationships and marriage now, and more.

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