Platner's "Sexting" Scandal Lies, Jill Biden's Book Tour Panic, and CBS Host Attacks Boss Bari, with Emily Jashinsky | Ep. 1329

The Megyn Kelly Show1h 59mJune 1, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

Graham Plattner’s claim that his Kik activity was harmless at age 32 isn’t just reckless—it’s a calculated lie designed to exploit the very 'authenticity' his campaign claims to champion. Megyn Kelly and Emily Jashinsky dismantle the Democratic Senate frontrunner’s narrative, exposing a pattern of deception: from denying sexting with six to twelve women during his marriage to weaponizing PTSD as a shield while engaging in online sexual fixation. The real scandal isn’t just infidelity—it’s the brazen attempt to reframe digital misconduct on a platform notorious for child exploitation as mere 'misunderstanding.' This isn’t personal failure; it’s a red flag for emotional instability and unfit leadership. The episode extends this critique to California’s gubernatorial race, where billionaire Tom Steyer’s surge is built on fear-mongering about transgender athletes, not policy—his support for A.B. Hernandez is a political stunt to position himself as California’s 'daddy governor.' Meanwhile, Dr. Jill Biden’s book tour is revealed as a desperate PR operation to mask Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, with Rita Braver’s soft interview on CBS Sunday Morning failing as journalism. At CBS News, the appointment of Barry Weiss—lacking broadcast experience and backed by the Ellisons—has ignited revolt among veterans like Scott Pelley, who accused her of 'murdering 60 Minutes.' The network’s collapse isn’t accidental; it’s systemic.

Key Takeaways
1

Graham Plattner’s denial of Kik use and sexting is a lie—his 32-year-old presence on a child exploitation platform is indefensible and reveals dangerous judgment.

2

Plattner’s campaign strategy of 'authenticity' backfired—his lies about marriage, mental health, and online behavior erode trust faster than any scandal.

3

Tom Steyer’s support for transgender athletes in girls’ sports is not about fairness—it’s a political ploy to exploit fear and position himself as California’s 'protector'.

4

Jill Biden’s book tour is a desperate PR move to soften Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, but her contradictory statements expose her as complicit in the cover-up.

5

Rita Braver’s interview with Jill Biden was a journalistic failure—she failed to follow up on the claim that Biden appeared to have a stroke.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Opening: June 1st and the Plattner Scandal

Megyn Kelly opens the show on June 1st, setting the tone for a deep dive into the Graham Plattner scandal, emphasizing the lies and emotional unregulation in his responses.

1:45
2 min

Plattner’s Marriage Lies and the Kik Scandal

You shouldn't be on kick as a 32-year-old man. That's what it's known for.

Highlight
3:26
2 min

Tom Steyer’s Trans Athlete Campaign and Jon Hamm Ad

You're going to protect A.B. Hernandez from danger? It is the boys and girls sports who are endangering the girls.

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5:02
2 min

Jill Biden’s Book Tour and Media Failures

She bullied every member of the Democrat Party who was even mildly critical of him on the mental health question.

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6:44
2 min

CBS News Crisis: Barry Weiss and Scott Pelley

She's murdering 60 Minutes. She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Jon Hamm takes that hammer claw, hooks it under Mark Sanders' genitals and drags him around the room for about a solid minute.
Megyn Kelly106:43
She's murdering 60 Minutes. She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that.
Scott Pelley87:04
You're going to protect A .B. Hernandez from danger? It is the boys and girls sports who are endangering the girls.
Megyn Kelly4:18
Speakers

Host

Megyn Kelly

Guest

Emily Jashinsky
Topics Discussed
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Emily Jashinsky

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Tom Steyer

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jon-hamm

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Barry Weiss

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Graham Plattner

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Jill Biden

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14xNegative

Scott Pelley

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14xNegative

james-tallarico

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12xNegative

60 Minutes

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