Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic, Promising Cancer Treatment, Becerra Surges in CA Race: AM Update 4/21

The Megyn Kelly Show

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🗓️ 21 April 2026

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Iran negotiations appear on the verge of collapse as the ceasefire deadline approaches, with U.S. officials preparing to travel for talks even as Iranian leadership signals it may not participate. Outrage is mounting after the IDF confirmed a soldier was responsible for smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Christian leaders. FBI Director Kash Patel files a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, accusing the outlet of knowingly publishing false allegations about his conduct based on anonymous sources. A personalized mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer is showing early signs of promise in a small Phase 1 trial. California’s governor’s race is shifting following Eric Swalwell’s exit amid scandal, with new polling showing former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra gaining ground as a potential contender. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 to join Birch Gold’s Learn and Earn event by April 30! Supersure Insurance: Simplify your business insurance and get a free coverage report at https://Supersure.com/Megyn

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0:00.0	Good morning, everyone. I'm Megan Kelly. It's Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, and this is your AM update.
0:09.5	Iran negotiations on the verge of collapse as the ceasefire deadline approaches, while Israel reacts to one of its soldiers seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.
0:20.8	Yes, I will, for defamation.
0:22.5	And because you know what, Maria, we have to fight back against the fake news.
0:26.0	FBI director Cash Patel filing a $250 million defamation suit against the Atlantic
0:31.9	over allegations of drinking and erratic behavior.
0:35.7	Pancreatic cancer is the toughest. So our hope is if we can crack the toughest, hopefully we can
0:42.5	learn how to crack the rest.
0:43.8	An experimental MRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer delivering early signs of progress
0:49.7	in a small trial.
0:51.3	And California's governor race shaken up after disgraced former Congressman Eric
0:55.6	Swalwell's exit with a potential dark horse emerging in new polling. All that and more coming up
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