Shady California Vote Counting, and Dems' Platner Hypocrisy, with Sohrab Ahmari and Sean Davis, Plus James Patterson on Patriotism | Ep. 1333

The Megyn Kelly Show1h 43mJune 5, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

California’s vote counting isn’t broken—it’s deliberately engineered to delay results and manipulate outcomes, with 60% of ballots already tabulated but the gubernatorial race still unresolved weeks after Election Day. The state’s mail-in system, far from a convenience, functions as a political weapon, enabling Democratic-leaning votes from unverifiable sources to flood in after initial results are reported. Javier Becerra and Tom Steyer appear poised to advance, but Steve Hilton’s narrow lead is vanishing amid allegations of systemic bias and opaque counting practices, raising urgent questions about electoral integrity. The situation is compounded by the L.A. mayoral race, where Karen Bass edges ahead despite Spencer Pratt’s strong start—fueling suspicions of ballot manipulation. This crisis isn’t isolated; it’s part of a broader pattern of Democratic hypocrisy, exemplified by the Plattner scandal in Maine. While Democrats once demanded extreme scrutiny for Brett Kavanaugh, they now dismiss serious allegations against a Democratic Senate candidate, including physical abuse and a Nazi tattoo—exposing a dangerous double standard where accusations are weaponized selectively. Meanwhile, the Carmelo Anthony trial is being reframed through a racialized narrative despite overwhelming evidence of premeditation, revealing how identity politics now distorts justice.

Key Takeaways
1

California’s mail-in voting system is designed to delay results and allow for outcome manipulation, not convenience.

2

The Plattner scandal reveals a dangerous double standard: Democrats demand extreme scrutiny for Republicans but dismiss serious allegations against their own.

3

Only 20% of Democrats feel proud to be American, down from historically high levels on both sides of the aisle.

4

Real combat experiences—like surviving an RPG blast—directly inform the authenticity of action scenes in *Rockets Red Glare*.

5

The U.S. is more vulnerable to homeland attacks than most realize—especially due to neglected infrastructure and porous borders.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:00
3 min

California’s Vote Count Crisis: A System Designed to Fail

There is only one reason to design an election in this way, and it's to control the outcome. Like, I'm sorry if that makes people mad to hear, but nobody would create a system like this if they wanted people to have faith in results.

Highlight
2:30
3 min

The Plattner Paradox: Hypocrisy in Democratic Standards

Under the standard that Senate Democrats created for Brett Kavanaugh, we are required to say that Plattner is guilty and cannot be a candidate.

Highlight
5:00
3 min

The New York Times’ Compromised Reporting on Plattner

Megyn Kelly reveals that The New York Times failed to corroborate key allegations and omitted crucial context, including that Lindsay Fifield had confided in friends about abuse years prior. She argues the paper’s handling was a strategic whitewash.

7:30
3 min

The Carmelo Anthony Trial: A Case of Racialized Narrative

The hosts dissect the trial of 17-year-old Carmelo Anthony, who stabbed a white teen in the heart. Despite clear evidence of provocation and disproportionate response, the defense is attempting to frame it as a racial injustice case.

10:00
3 min

The Real Reason No Black Jurors Made It to the Trial

The absence of Black jurors wasn’t due to racism—it was because several explicitly stated they couldn’t convict a Black man. The panel calls out the left’s predictable move to weaponize race in a case with no racial context.

High-Impact Quotes
And if you wait too long, I'm telling you these booksellers, they sell out. So don't let that happen to you. Order it today and you'll be reading it in time for Father's Day, in time for the 4th of July, 250th.
James Patterson102:34
Fewer than one in five Democrats feel proud to be American ahead of the birthday, the 250th, compared to two in three Republicans.
Megyn Kelly98:48
There is only one reason to design an election in this way, and it's to control the outcome. Like, I'm sorry if that makes people mad to hear, but nobody would create a system like this if they wanted people to have faith in results.
Megyn Kelly17:55
Speakers

Host

Megyn Kelly

Guests

Sohrab AhmariSean DavisJames PattersonMatt Eversman
Topics Discussed
california vote counting95%national pride90%plattner scandal90%patriotism and national pride90%military service and valor88%democratic hypocrisy88%carmelo anthony trial85%homeland security threats85%patriotism85%combat realism80%james patterson80%political division and unity80%action thriller fiction75%fiction as escape70%
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Rockets Red Glare

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Matt Eversman

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graham plattnner

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sean davis

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sohrab ahmari

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steve hilton

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