Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon Questions, "Terrifying" New AI, Missing Mom in Bahamas: AM Update 4/9

The Megyn Kelly Show

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🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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A fragile ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran faces early strain as disputes over Lebanon and uncertainty around Strait of Hormuz access. A powerful new AI system developed by Anthropic raises alarm after demonstrating advanced code-writing abilities that also enable it to identify and exploit critical software vulnerabilities. Congressman Eric Swalwell is denying unverified but rapidly spreading allegations of sexual misconduct as claims circulate online as California’s gubernatorial primary approaches. The disappearance of an American woman in the Bahamas is raising new questions as her husband claims she fell overboard, but is now in police custody. Cozy Earth: Celebrate Mom with the ultimate gift of comfort by using code MEGYN at https://cozyearth.com Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.

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0:00.0	Good morning, everyone. I'm Megan Kelly. It's Thursday, April 9th, 2026, and this is your AM update.
0:09.0	The president's very clear. The deal is a ceasefire, a negotiation. That's what we give. And what they give is that straits are going to be reopened.
0:17.5	Amid conflicting claims about conditions on the ground, U.S. negotiators prepare for in-person
0:22.5	talks with the Iranians as a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. A powerful new AI tool
0:29.2	raising serious security concerns. The Democratic candidate currently leading in the California
0:34.7	governor's race has a known history of being predatory towards
0:37.9	women. With unverified allegations about sexual misconduct swirling online, Democrat candidate
0:43.7	for governor of California, Eric Swalwell is speaking out. And an American woman missing in the Bahamas,
0:50.4	her husband says she fell overboard. Her daughter doubts his story. Late last night, a big break in the case. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM update.
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