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Megan Kelly opens with topics including Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s potential Senate bid and an alleged Republican push to recruit her, plus a clarification about Golden Globes “snub” coverage. She previews longevity expert Gary Breka as a second-hour guest and briefly plugs Andrew Klavan, host of The Andrew Klavan Show, inviting listeners to subscribe and highlighting Peak wellness products and a Sun Goddess Matcha offer.
Andrew Klavan joins Megan to discuss Hollywood’s value system and the Golden Globes’ new category for best audible podcast. Megan explains that some voters must be courted by Golden Globes organizers to qualify for nomination and recalls that her team withdrew their name to avoid the dog-and-pony show. She notes she never sought the award and that, despite top podcast rankings, they refused nomination. Klavan agrees, adding that he never expected nomination and recounts his experience after writing Empire of Lies, describing a moment in which he realized he would likely not win further awards. He describes his own left-leaning critics and reviews and discusses the broader challenge conservatives face in achieving recognition within the arts.
Klavan reflects on the broader impact of awards and the arts, comparing the entertainment world to sex in terms of long-term spiritual influence. He argues that the right has not built the same cultural infrastructure to celebrate and study the arts as the left dominates it, citing examples of left-leaning award outcomes and left-wing content that receives recognition. He contends that Hollywood’s “fake god” status and the way awards are used can influence careers, and he contrasts this with conservatives’ willingness to engage with the system. He recounts his own Hollywood career decline due to political positions and stresses the importance of integrity and fearlessness in speaking one’s mind, even at personal cost. Megan agrees, noting her stance of not seeking acceptance from Hollywood and the corrosive nature of blurring lines between journalists and entertainment elites.
The discussion turns to contemporary industry examples, including Met Gala chair selections and celebrity appearances, with Megan criticizing the relevance of chair choices and highlighting celebrities’ perceived decline in cultural prominence. Klavan remarks on Sidney Sweeney’s recent messaging shifts, the pressures from agents and industry gatekeepers, and the broader risk for young conservatives in Hollywood. They discuss actors who have faced career consequences for their beliefs, referencing Zachary Levi’s claims of being gray-listed and the broader risk to conservative artists in the industry. The conversation touches on high-profile figures like Tom Stoppard and Cormac McCarthy as examples of conservatives in the arts, and they reflect on whether the industry’s power and influence are being wielded to push a left-leaning agenda.
Megan shifts to a segment about Jasmine Crockett’s Senate bid, noting NOTUS’s report alleging an astroturf recruitment process by the National Republican Senatorial Committee to push Crockett into the race, and that Crockett’s announcement caused Colin Allred to drop out. They discuss Beto O’Rourke and Joaquin Castro vs. Crockett, and the idea that Republicans might have orchestrated Crockett’s bid to defeat a stronger Democrat opponent. They consider the potential consequences and the political dynamics in Texas, with the panelists acknowledging strategic risk but generally viewing the tactic as a savvy play.
They critique media and political dynamics, including public reactions to Crockett’s campaign launch, the use of a rapper at her rally, and various congressional personalities described as “crazy women” by some. They debate the complexity of party strategies and how media coverage shapes voter perception, with the conversation highlighting perceived inconsistencies in how media treats different political actors.
As the program moves into a commercial break, Megan announces a segment by Gary Breka, a longevity expert and founder of The Ultimate Human, who has worked with Dana White, whom Breka credits with significant health transformation after a personal blood test projected a longer lifespan. The program teases the guest appearance and announces Breka’s discussion topics.
The interview with Gary Breka begins, with Megan asking for a synthesis of Breka’s eight tips and the special elements that helped Dana White move from a CPAP-dependent, drug-reliant regimen to feeling like he’s in his twenties. Breka explains the core principles: sleep mastery, a whole foods diet, and non-negotiable mobility, arguing these three are foundational and that no other strategies matter if these aren’t in place. He emphasizes that long-lived populations (Blue Zone studies) achieve health through no processed foods and consistent physical activity, not adherence to any single diet.
Breka argues that supplements are appropriate when used to address specific deficiencies uncovered by testing rather than as universal cures. He underscores the importance of nutrient refinement over generic supplementation and explains that genetic methylation testing can identify which nutrients the body can convert into usable forms, guiding targeted supplementation. He uses Dana White as a case study to illustrate how specific gene mutations (including MTHFR) can affect nutrient metabolism and disease risk, such as hypertension linked to homocysteine elevation when conversion of folic acid is impaired.
The discussion covers vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) as a crucial nutrient, noting widespread clinical deficiency and recommending 5,000 IUs daily, paired with vitamin K2 to aid calcium deposition in bones rather than arteries. Breka explains how vitamin D3 interacts with immune function and cites COVID data linking deficiency to morbidity. He advocates for outdoor sunlight exposure while acknowledging practical considerations in colder climates, recommending supplementation when sun exposure is limited.
Breka also addresses gut health, tryptophan-to-serotonin conversion, and the interplay between gut function and anxiety, explaining how methylfolate deficiency can manifest as gut motility problems and mood disorders. He discourages relying on broad online supplement searches, urging consultation with a physician or trusted sources, and points listeners to his website, theultimatehuman.com, for more resources and a VIP group offering private Q&A and even an AI assistant for dietary and supplement planning.
Megan and Andrew discuss sleep timing, vitamin D3 dosing, and the challenges of obtaining sunlight in northern climates, with Breka advising a combination of sun exposure and supplementation. They touch on circulation and the role of vasomotor activity in overall health, and emphasize the importance of minerals and trace elements for bone health, arguing that calcium alone is insufficient and that regular loading and mineral intake are necessary for bone strength.
The program closes with Breka summarizing the three core priorities (whole foods, sleep mastery, mobility), the value of genetic methylation testing, and resources available at TheUltimateHuman.com. Megan thanks Breka and teases returning guests and future topics. She hints at further exploration of health fundamentals, reflecting on the day’s discussions about aging, nutrition, and elite performance. She invites listeners to visit the website and teases the next show with Real Clear Politics and a special appearance by Doug Brunt.