Megyn Kelly has gone from Fox News anchor to NBC News star to independent podcaster, but when it comes to the news, she has often been the story instead of the reporter.
Her takes on hot-button issues are hard to escape. In May 2025, the conservative media tracker The Righting reported that The Megyn Kelly Show had become the third-largest right-wing podcast after growing 176 percent year over year.
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