The Megyn Kelly Show: Anti-ICE Violence Grows as Dem Politicians Cheer, with Adam Carolla, and Why Tish Hyman is Running For LA Mayor — Ep. 1231

Date: January 15, 2026
Host: Megyn Kelly (with Caitlin, co-host)
Guests: Adam Carolla, Tish Hyman

Overview

In this episode, Megyn Kelly tackles the escalating violence against ICE officers, amplified tensions in Minneapolis, and the role played by local Democratic leadership and media coverage. Comedian/commentator Adam Carolla joins for a no-holds-barred discussion on the social, political, and cultural fallout around immigration enforcement, media narratives, and protest culture. In the second half, Grammy-nominated artist and activist Tish Hyman announces her candidacy for LA Mayor following her high-profile protests against trans women in women’s locker rooms.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Minneapolis ICE Arrest, Protests, and Political Messaging

[01:00–15:00]

• Incident Recap:

  • Federal law enforcement attempted a targeted arrest of an illegal immigrant previously released under the Biden administration. The suspect fled, crashed into a parked car, resisted arrest, and attacked an officer, assisted by two additional individuals wielding household objects (broom, shovel).
  • Officer fired in self-defense; both he and the primary suspect were hospitalized.
  • All three attackers eventually apprehended and found to be illegal immigrants.

• Media Coverage and Political Response:

  • Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry and MN Governor Tim Walz, were accused of actively supporting resistance to ICE, contributing to heightened tensions.
  • Major outlets such as The New York Times are criticized for omitting key facts (the suspect’s illegal status, the officer under attack) and continuously revising headlines to frame ICE negatively (e.g., headline shifts from "Federal Agent Shoots Immigrant" to "Federal Agent Shoots Man").
  • [05:59] Megyn Kelly: “The police chief corroborated virtually all of it on camera ... Do a little work, New York Times. Just a little. Little bit of effort."

• Protest Escalation:

  • Around 200 protesters gathered, attacking police vehicles, fireworks thrown, and ICE equipment (including ammo and weapons) stolen from a federal car—captured in viral videos.

2. Democratic Leadership’s Rhetoric and Adam Carolla’s Critique of the Narrative

[12:46–22:31]

• Local Leadership:

  • Mayor Fry and Governor Walz deliver conflicting messages, publicly denouncing ICE and demanding they "get the fuck out of Minneapolis," while also calling for "peace" during demonstrations.
  • [12:00] Mayor Fry: “Get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
  • [13:56] Governor Walz (address excerpt): “Armed, masked, under-trained ICE agents are going door to door ... breaking windows, dragging pregnant women down the street ... kidnapping innocent people with no warning and no due process.”

• Adam Carolla’s Analysis:

  • Compares leftist rhetoric to the mythologizing of French Resistance, warning that demonizing law enforcement as fascists naturally encourages violence against officers by framing it as heroic.
  • [18:51] Adam Carolla: “If these are Nazis, then why wouldn’t you be the rebirth of the French Resistance and ... make you a hero?”
  • Argues that locally and nationally, politicians stir chaos, then demand an end to chaos they themselves created ("All roads lead to narcissism.").

3. Protest Culture, Media Victim Narratives, and Identity Politics

[22:31–38:38]

• Protest Behavior Analysis:

  • Megyn and Adam dissect the protester demographic—mainly middle-aged, disaffected, often female, social-justice-oriented individuals seeking heroism online.
  • They lampoon the self-styled “heroism” and “bravery” of activists, linking it to personal dissatisfaction and lack of purpose.

• Media and Activist Storylines:

  • Discuss specific viral cases, such as activist Aaliyah Rahman claiming police brutality due to her disabilities when in fact she’s a veteran protester.
  • Media’s pattern of “gentle giant” narratives regardless of evidence.

• Quote:

  • [29:41] Adam Carolla: “Use your fucking brain ... It’s impossible. It’d be the worst publicity in the world ... Wake up, dumbos.”
  • Megyn dubs it the “Karen Intifada” and speculates that protest energy stems from social and sexual frustration.
  • [38:38] Adam Carolla: “It’s edibles, celibacy, and video games and leaning into unattractiveness.”

4. Social Consequences and the Culture of Narcissism

[38:38–47:01]

• Lack of Traditional Outlets:

  • Adam and Megyn discuss how dwindling hobbies, relationships, and work ethic contribute to misplaced energy in political activism.

• Quote:

  • [40:08] Adam Carolla: “The devil makes work for idle hands. That sounds corny, but it is so true ... you need things to lose.”

• Social-media Narcissism:

  • The duo mock viral “protest head-shaving” videos and self-indulgent TikToks as symptoms of generational narcissism.
  • [42:27] Adam Carolla: “Before they set up the razor, they set up the camera ... So it’s all a narcissistic disorder.”

• Mental Health Angle:

  • Adam: "Mental illness is sort of narcissistic...a sense of grandiosity … They think everyone is hanging on your every syllable.” [45:29]

5. Immigration and ICE in the Cultural-Political Crosshairs

[53:19–60:49]

• Public Opinion and Polls:

  • Polls show public sentiment turning sharply against ICE, with 46% supporting abolishing the agency and over 50% saying their presence makes cities less safe.
  • CNN’s Harry Enten notes Trump losing ground on immigration due to current crisis optics and media coverage ([55:46]).
  • Adam and Megyn blame relentless negative headlines and “disinformation” for the shift, comparing it to skewed perceptions during BLM protests.

• Carolla’s Analogy:

  • [57:22] “If you stop the average American five years ago and said how many unarmed black men are shot by the police ... average number would probably be 8,000 and the real number would be eight. … CNN poisoned their brain.”

• Chaos, Political Engineering:

  • Adam: The activists create chaos, then politicians demand “peace” as if they're not responsible.
  • [59:46] “They go out and create tons of chaos...and then they yell, ‘Don’t you want it to end?!’”

6. Gender Ideology, Science Denial, and Josh Hawley's Senate Exchange

[62:22–64:56]

• Megyn plays an extended debate between Sen. Josh Hawley and Dr. Verma about whether men can get pregnant, with the doctor refusing to say “no.”
• [63:38] Hawley: "It is not polarizing to say that women are a biological reality and should be treated and protected as such. That is not polarizing. That is truth."
• Adam notes: "They should just give a nuanced answer ... No, men can’t get pregnant because they don’t have the plumbing."

Guest Segment: Tish Hyman Announces LA Mayoral Run

[67:41–102:03]

1. Tish Hyman’s Viral Protest and Activism Origins

[68:41–89:26]

• Tish Hyman, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, became an activist after a series of confrontations with biological males in women’s locker rooms at Gold’s Gym LA.
• Details repeated harassment: men entering, being aggressive, and staff unable/unwilling to intervene due to California (and LA) laws on gender self-ID.
• Viral videos and social media censorship:
  • Multiple posts went viral, often silenced or muted by platforms.
  • [76:36] Tish Hyman: “I felt violated ... and I felt silenced.”

2. Institutional Failures and Personal Fallout

[85:16–92:03]

• Gym terminated her membership, walked her out with police, and ignored her complaints; Tish expresses her ongoing embarrassment and resolve to warn other women.
• The issue is pervasive—cites new viral footage from Planet Fitness of a biological male masturbating in the women’s locker room, which she helped publicize.

3. Facing Politicians and Decision to Run

[94:08–101:22]

• Tish has directly confronted California politicians (Eric Swalwell, Scott Wiener, Ro Khanna), all of whom avoid real answers regarding women’s safety and self-ID laws.

• Scott Wiener is labeled “a disgusting pervert” by Megyn for his lack of policy protection for women.

• Tish realized the only real path to change was to run for LA mayor herself as an independent, refusing to join “the political gangs.”

  • [97:06] Tish Hyman: “I’m not going to spend 10 years begging people to change the law… I’m going to be that candidate.”
  • [100:48] “I’m running as an independent because I cannot say not to join the gangs if I join one.”

• Tish’s platform: Building unity, restoring women’s rights to single-sex spaces, bringing transparency and engagement to government, fostering bipartisan cooperation.

  • Website: listentotish.org

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments With Timestamps

• [05:59] Megyn Kelly: “The police chief corroborated virtually all of it on camera ... Do a little work, New York Times. Just a little. Little bit of effort.”
• [12:00] Mayor Fry (clip): “Get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
• [13:56] Governor Walz (address): “Masked, under-trained ICE agents ... dragging pregnant women down the street, just plain grabbing Minnesotans and shoving them into unmarked vans.”
• [18:51] Adam Carolla: “If these are Nazis … why wouldn’t you be the rebirth of the French Resistance ... make you a hero?”
• [22:31] Adam Carolla: “All roads lead to narcissism.”
• [29:41] Adam Carolla: “Use your fucking brain ... It’s impossible … Wake up, dumbos.”
• [40:08] Adam Carolla: “The devil makes work for idle hands...you need things to lose.”
• [57:22] Adam Carolla: “...the average number would probably be 8,000 and the real number would be eight … CNN poisoned their brain.”
• [63:38] Sen. Josh Hawley: “It is not polarizing to say that women are a biological reality ... That is truth.”
• [76:36] Tish Hyman: “I felt violated ... and I felt silenced.”

Important Timestamps

• [01:00–09:01] Minneapolis ICE arrest incident breakdown, initial media reactions
• [12:00–14:59] Clips and commentary on Mayor Fry and Gov. Walz’s rhetoric
• [18:21–30:53] Adam Carolla’s analyis: protest psychology, media manipulation, victim-narrative deconstruction
• [38:38–47:01] Social malaise, protest as substitute for real purpose, narcissism theme
• [53:19–57:22] Polling, public sentiment, propaganda’s impact on immigration/ICE perception
• [62:22–64:56] Josh Hawley vs. doctor on biological sex and science denial
• [67:41–101:22] Tish Hyman’s activism, background story, mayoral announcement, mission, and platform

Tone and Style

• The episode maintains Megyn Kelly’s trademark blend of barbed humor, bluntness, and cultural critique.
• Adam Carolla’s contributions are candid, acerbic, and frequently comedic, grounding complex issues in personal anecdote and social commentary.
• Tish Hyman speaks with authenticity and conviction, reflecting her journey from artist-activist to political candidate.

Summary Takeaway

This episode incisively critiques both the handling and framing of the recent Minneapolis ICE incident, the role of politicians and the media in inflaming and shaping public narrative, and the broader cultural shift toward protest as performance and identity as activism. Through both the Adam Carolla segment and Tish Hyman’s compelling personal story and candidacy announcement, it offers a raw, unapologetic perspective on political polarization, gender ideology, and the state of civic leadership—for listeners who crave analysis unfiltered by mainstream orthodoxy.

For more:

• See: listentotish.org (Tish Hyman’s campaign site)
• Sirius XM Channel: 111, "The Megyn Kelly Channel"
• Next episode: Maureen Callahan joins the show tomorrow.

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