Megyn Kelly Expands Her Podcast Empire

Megyn Kelly has become a powerhouse in American media, navigating a transformed landscape with her independent platform.

Her daily podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, attracts millions of subscribers. This year, she added a morning news briefing to her afternoon program and launched MK Media, a video and audio podcast network to amplify creators and journalists in news and entertainment.

Her path was challenging, according to the Daily Signal. After 13 years at Fox News as a top interviewer, Kelly left in 2017. Her subsequent NBC tenure left her disillusioned. “I was in despair about journalism,” she told The Washington Examiner, citing toxic environments and attempts to control her language on issues like gender and race. Unsure about staying in media, she considered legacy outlets unfit for her candid style.

Ben Shapiro’s suggestion to explore podcasting sparked her comeback. 

“I couldn’t go back to institutions that wouldn’t let me be myself,” Kelly said. Her independent streak—she admits she chafes under authority—made entrepreneurship the logical choice. “I don’t do well with bosses,” she noted.

Kelly launched her podcast in fall 2020, following a high-profile Instagram and YouTube interview with Tara Reade, who accused then-candidate Joe Biden of 1990s sexual harassment. By fall 2021, she hosted an exclusive SiriusXM radio show, with subscribers accessing a video version. Her morning briefing, launched in 2025, fills a gap for center-right listeners seeking quick news updates. “The Left has NPR; the Right has few options,” she said.

Producing the briefing, initially planned as a 15-minute segment, became a time-intensive project due to Kelly’s hands-on editing. “I have strong feelings about how to do the news,” she said, taping late evenings for a 6 a.m. release. Her producer, Steve Krakauer, urged hiring a second team to manage the workload.

MK Media’s launch reflects Kelly’s five-year journey mastering podcast growth without prior experience. “It took a long time to grow the show,” she said. Inspired by compelling guests, she aims to fast-track other creators’ voices, offering production and promotion in exchange for a small percentage of their net income. “It’s a win-win,” she said.

Kelly’s rise as an industry leader coincides with declining ratings and trust in legacy and cable news, except for Fox. Her success, defying expectations after NBC, underscores the shift toward independent media platforms.