Shock Allegations Against Female Finance Exec, and LA's Own Socialist, with Adam Carolla, Plus Joseph Massey's Powerful New Poetry Book | Ep. 1307

The Megyn Kelly Show1h 41mApril 30, 2026

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In this episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, host Megyn Kelly dives into a series of high-profile controversies, beginning with a shocking lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old female executive at J.P. Morgan, accused of severe sexual harassment and assault by a male subordinate. Adam Carolla joins to dissect the allegations, questioning their credibility due to extreme specificity and potential fabrication, while also critiquing the broader cultural obsession with gendered power dynamics. Carolla argues that women are just as capable of abuse and corruption as men, challenging the notion that female leadership inherently brings moral superiority. The conversation shifts to criticism of modern advertising, particularly Miller Lite’s new campaign featuring gymnast Olivia Dunn, which Kelly and Carolla see as a refreshing return to classic beer marketing—focused on attractive women and male desire—versus the ideologically driven campaigns of brands like Bud Light. They also lambaste sex podcaster Alex Cooper’s advice to young women to sleep with men on the first date, calling it self-destructive and rooted in a culture of performative empowerment that leads to long-term emotional harm. The episode closes with a powerful tribute to poet Joseph Massey, whose new book, *Invisible Current*, is celebrated as a beacon of beauty and resilience in a world increasingly desensitized to violence and degradation. Massey’s work, born from personal cancellation and self-publishing triumph, is framed as a vital antidote to online cruelty and a call to reawaken the senses to the sacredness of ordinary life.

Key Takeaways
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Women in power are just as capable of abuse and corruption as men—gender alone doesn’t guarantee moral superiority.

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Sexual harassment claims must be scrutinized for specificity and consistency; extreme details may signal fabrication.

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Modern advertising has strayed from product benefits to ideological messaging, alienating audiences.

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Encouraging sexual promiscuity on the first date is not empowerment—it often leads to long-term self-loathing and emotional damage.

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Art and poetry, like Joseph Massey’s *Invisible Current*, are essential tools for resensitizing people to beauty, nature, and the sacredness of life.

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2 min

Welcome & Introducing Joseph Massey’s New Poetry Book

You need positive inputs or you become like them. That's right. Yeah. I mean, that is the role of art in our age is to resensitize people...

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2:00
8 min

The J.P. Morgan Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: Allegations & Skepticism

I don't believe one fucking word of this, I've got to be honest. But okay, we'll see.

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10:00
10 min

Debating Female Power, Cancellation, and the 'Me Too' Narrative

Carolla challenges the idea that women in power are inherently more ethical, arguing that women are just as corruptible. He critiques the 'Me Too' movement for enabling false accusations and highlights the danger of unchecked power, regardless of gender.

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10 min

The Rise of Ideological Advertising and the Fall of Classic Marketing

Kelly and Carolla roast Miller Lite’s new ad campaign featuring Olivia Dunn, praising it as a return to classic beer advertising—focused on attractive women and male desire—versus the preachy, identity-driven ads of brands like Bud Light.

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10 min

Alex Cooper’s Controversial Dating Advice: Empowerment or Self-Destruction?

The more of these meaningless one-night stands a woman has, the less she feels any of that.

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High-Impact Quotes
You need positive inputs or you become like them. That's right. Yeah. I mean, that is the role of art in our age is to resensitize people...
Joseph Massey98:34
Viral: 92.0
The more of these meaningless one-night stands a woman has, the less she feels any of that.
Adam Carolla42:44
Viral: 88.0
It's a narcissistic disorder we are under. And we used to keep ourselves in check. And now we've decided to celebrate our narcissism.
Adam Carolla54:17
Viral: 87.0
Speakers

Host

Megyn Kelly

Guests

Adam CarollaJoseph Massey
Topics Discussed
Sexual Harassment Allegations95%Art and Resensitization92%Gender and Power Dynamics90%Self-Publishing and Independent Creators88%Cultural Desensitization85%AI and the Future of Work82%Modern Advertising Trends80%Political Narcissism78%
People & Brands

Megyn Kelly

person

120xPositive

Adam Carolla

person

85xPositive

Joseph Massey

person

45xPositive

Lorna Hajdini

person

35xNegative

J.P. Morgan Chase

organization

25xNeutral

Alex Cooper

person

20xNegative

Olivia Dunn

person

15xPositive

Charlie Kirk

person

15xPositive

Miller Lite

brand

12xPositive

Nithya Raman

person

10xNegative

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