cover of episode Getting Banned By CNN Over On-Air Battle, with Ryan Girdusky, and Megyn on Speaking Out Without Fear | Ep. 931

Getting Banned By CNN Over On-Air Battle, with Ryan Girdusky, and Megyn on Speaking Out Without Fear | Ep. 931

2024/10/31
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Key Insights

Why did Ryan Girdusky get banned from CNN?

Girdusky made a snide remark during a heated exchange with Mehdi Hassan, which CNN deemed crossed the line of civility.

What was the context of the heated exchange on CNN?

The exchange occurred during a panel discussion on the Israel-Gaza conflict, with Hassan calling Trump and his supporters Nazis, to which Girdusky responded.

Why did CNN ban Ryan Girdusky despite allowing inflammatory rhetoric from others?

CNN has a history of allowing inflammatory rhetoric against Republicans and Trump supporters, creating a perceived double standard.

What was Ryan Girdusky's initial plan for his exit from CNN?

Girdusky planned to challenge Brian Stelter on air about CNN's inaccuracies, intending to exit with a bold statement.

How did CNN respond to the incident with Ryan Girdusky?

CNN issued a statement saying Girdusky would not be welcome back, emphasizing their commitment to civility, despite past instances of inflammatory rhetoric.

What was the Ferguson effect that Ryan Girdusky mentioned on CNN?

The Ferguson effect refers to a surge in violent crime following the Ferguson protests, attributed to police pulling back from proactive policing.

How does Megyn Kelly explain her confidence in speaking out on controversial topics?

Kelly attributes her confidence to thorough preparation and a realistic self-awareness instilled by her parents.

What does Megyn Kelly think about Trump potentially conceding the election?

Kelly believes Trump would likely concede if he loses in a landslide, but anything less would likely result in continued contestation.

Chapters

Ryan Girdusky discusses the chaotic CNN panel exchange that led to his banning from the network, highlighting the double standards and inflammatory rhetoric often allowed on CNN.
  • Mehdi Hassan's inflammatory comments about Trump and his supporters
  • Ryan Girdusky's response and subsequent banning from CNN
  • The hypocrisy of CNN's approach to controversial rhetoric

Shownotes Transcript

Megyn Kelly is joined by Ryan Girdusky, founder of the 1776 Project, to talk about the viral moment that got him banned from CNN, what was happening behind-the-scenes before and after, CNN's past inflammatory rhetoric that was allowed, how cable news works generally, Mehdi Hasan's history of inflammatory rhetoric, Ryan's past viral moment on CNN about the Ferguson Effect, CNN's statements about banning him and the hypocrisy of the network, and more. Megyn Kelly answers viewer and listener questions about whether Trump would accept an election loss, how Megyn is able to speak out on controversial topics without any fear, and more.

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