Megyn Kelly Responds to Kara Swisher's Attacks and Shares Personal Story

Initial Relationship with Kara Swisher

• 💡 Megyn Kelly recounts her initial positive interactions with tech journalist Kara Swisher, meeting at NBC and maintaining occasional correspondence.
• 🎯 Swisher is described as a "tough, ballsy, openly lesbian woman" with whom Kelly initially got along, despite differing political views.

Kara Swisher's Podcast Network Launch

• 🚀 The discussion touches on Kara Swisher launching a new podcast network with hosts like Mark Halprin and Link Lauren.
• 🗣️ Swisher is characterized by Kelly as a "rage machine" who is known for her aggressive interviewing style, often targeting executives.

The Turning Point: COVID-19 Commentary

• ⚠️ Kelly explains that their relationship soured after her commentary on COVID-19 vaccines, specifically regarding myocarditis in young men.
• 🔬 Kelly cited sources like Dr. Vanete Prasad, highlighting concerns about undisclosed side effects.

Personal Tragedy and Swisher's Reaction

• 💔 A significant point of contention arose when Kelly's sister died unexpectedly.
• ✉️ When Kelly's assistant informed Swisher of the personal tragedy, Swisher's response was dismissive, joking about Kelly staying off X (formerly Twitter) and questioning the reason for cancellation.
• 🎭 Swisher's reaction, which Kelly perceived as insensitive and self-serving ("Oh, well, I was only joking"), led to a complete breakdown in their relationship.

Current Perceptions and Criticisms

• 🔍 Kelly now views Swisher as a "bad person" unable to set politics aside, contrasting it with Swisher's initial positive view of Kelly as a "MeToo-loving NBC News employee."
• 📺 The segment criticizes Swisher's ongoing negative commentary about Kelly and others, framing it as a pattern of behavior.

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