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Megyn Kelly
Journalist, former Fox and NBC anchor and podcast host
Personal / institutional details
- Full name
- Megyn Marie Kelly
- Born
- November 18, 1970
- Education
- Syracuse University; Albany Law School
- Organizations
- Fox News (2004–2017); NBC News (2017–2018); Devil May Care Media; SiriusXM
Megyn Kelly is an American journalist, former attorney and media host. She became nationally prominent at Fox News, worked at NBC News and founded Devil May Care Media, which produces The Megyn Kelly Show.
Journalism career
Kelly practiced law before entering broadcast journalism. She worked at Fox News from 2004 to 2017 and moderated the August 2015 Republican presidential debate that included Donald Trump. She moved to NBC News in 2017 and departed in 2018.
Independent media
Kelly founded Devil May Care Media and launched an independent podcast. SiriusXM announced a new multi-year agreement in October 2025 and a dedicated channel beginning November 4, 2025.
Connections
Her interview and debate encounters with Donald Trump are documented journalistic interactions. They should not be recast as an employment, donor or advisory relationship without separate evidence.
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- Donald Trump (person) — interview/debate: Kelly moderated a 2015 Republican debate featuring Trump and subsequently interviewed him · 2015 onward