March 25, 2025 – Megyn Kelly has announced the launch of MK Media, a podcast network for video and audio shows from creators in the news and entertainment space. The news follows the announcement in February of a new show, AM Update with Megyn Kelly, a 15-minute news program that pairs with the massively successful The Megyn Kelly Show.
The first shows on MK Media will be from independent journalist Mark Halperin, cultural columnist Maureen Callahan, and influencer and political commentator Link Lauren.
“I’m thrilled to launch MK Media and to use our platform to help sane, reasonable, good-humored people build their own followings in this new media space,” Megyn Kelly said. “I am a huge fan of Mark’s, Maureen’s and Link’s and I know our audience will be as excited as I am to hear more from them.”
The Lineup
The programs, scheduled to launch in April and May, will be called Next Up with Mark Halperin, The Nerve with Maureen Callahan, and Spot On with Link Lauren.
Mark Halperin is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the 2WAY video platform and the founder and editor of Wide World of News Concierge Coverage. He is a long-time host and reporter at Bloomberg News, Showtime, and ABC News and is a best-selling author. “Well, this will be fun. And an honor. And a great new platform and format for me,” Halperin said. “America is filled with quality sandboxes; I can say without fear of contradiction that the Megyn Kelly sandbox is as good as it gets these days. I’d point out that I’m thrilled to play Dr. Phil to Megyn’s Oprah, but that metaphor might be lost on some.”
Follow Next Up with Mark Halperin on Instagram and X @NextUpHalperin
Maureen Callahan is a journalist and columnist for The Daily Mail who previously worked for Vanity Fair and The New York Post and is also a best-selling author. “What an unexpected joy getting to know (and love) Megyn Kelly. But for her to give me my own show, on her new network, is beyond anything I could have anticipated,” Callahan said. “I can’t wait to get going over on The Nerve, digging into pop culture, celebrity scandals, and all the stories that captivate, aggravate and fascinate. I hope you’ll join us!”
Follow The Nerve with Maureen Callahan on Instagram and X @TheNerveShow
Link Lauren is a Gen-Z social media influencer with a massive following on TikTok and other platforms and served as Senior Advisor on Communications for the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “I’m incredibly grateful to Megyn and her team for valuing my voice in the discourse,” said Lauren. “Megyn is a powerhouse whose work ethic and journalism inspire me. This venture is a win not only for me, but for my existing audience and those who’ve been dismissed by the mainstream media. My goal is to always deliver the news in a way that’s fact-based and entertaining—that’s what you’ll get from Spot On and I can’t wait to hit the ground running to make this show a success.”
Follow Spot On with Link Lauren on Instagram and X @SpotOnWithLink
Said Kelly: “We’ll have additional announcements soon, as we expand beyond news and entertainment.”
Steve Krakauer, executive producer of The Megyn Kelly Show and AM Update with Megyn Kelly, will oversee the MK Media shows.
About The Megyn Kelly Show
The Megyn Kelly Show launched as an audio-only podcast in September 2020, before partnering with SiriusXM in 2021 to become a live, daily radio show and expand to video. It is now one of the most-consumed independent shows in the country – a top program on both Apple and Spotify podcast charts, with YouTube views and subscribers that dwarf both mainstream and new media competitors. Content from the show gets hundreds of millions of views per month across all platforms, with millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok, and X, among other social platforms.
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