On today’s Power Lines, Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino break down Olivia Nuzzi’s first public comments since her scandal—an emotional, but evasive interview with Tim Miller. What’s the real plan for her future at Vanity Fair?

Then, a closer look at how MAGA Media is defending Pete Hegseth, whose boat bombings are being widely described as potential war crimes. First came a surreal softball interview with Katie Miller, then a grotesque, unhinged response from whatever remains of Megyn Kelly’s public persona.

Plus:

Sabrina Carpenter calls out the White House for using her music in a deportation video

David Ellison reportedly taps Saudi money to bolster his bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Dan Bongino melts down on X (again)

00:00 Intro

04:03 Olivia Nuzzi's Controversial Memoir

21:35 A Pentagon "Press Briefing"

28:53 Snowflake Pete and War Crimes Allegations

34:19 Megyn Kelly's Disturbing Comments

43:47 Ellison Gets Help from Saudi Arabia for WBD Bid?

47:09 Sabrina Carpenter's ICE Rebuke

49:49 Dan Bonino's Social Media Meltdown

54:31 Outro

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