Episode · The Megyn Kelly Show · 2023-02-23

Books mentioned on Alex Murdaugh Takes the Stand and MSNBC’s ‘Non-Apology’ to DeSantis, with Ben Shapiro, Ronnie Ritcher, and Peter Tragos | Ep. 499

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Ben Shapiro, host of "The Ben Shapiro Show" and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire, to discuss the Georgia grand jury foreman’s bizarre media tour, former President Donald Trum

Megyn Kelly discussed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and Matilda by Roald Dahl. Ben Shapiro discussed Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Roald Dahl · at 45:50

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is a classic children's fantasy novel about a young boy named Charlie Bucket who wins a golden ticket to tour an eccentric candymaker's magical facility.

    Discussed
    “you did such a great bit on one of my favorite stories it's horrifying me what they're doing to Roald Dahl he wrote Of course Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
    Where to get it
  2. Matilda

    Roald Dahl · at 47:35

    Matilda by Roald Dahl is a classic children's novel about a gifted young girl who loves reading, overcomes neglectful parents, and uses her intellect and telekinetic powers to outwit the cruel adults around her, notably the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull.

    Discussed
    “my favorite was in Matilda in Matilda there's a reference to a series of books that Matilda reads”
    Where to get it
  3. Heart of Darkness

    Joseph Conrad · at 47:48

    Heart of Darkness is a classic novella by Joseph Conrad about a perilous journey up an African river into the unknown depths of colonial exploitation and human nature.

    Discussed
    “and you're also not allowed to use Joseph Conrad because even though we're all forced to read Heart of Darkness in high school you're not allowed to mention Joseph Conrad anymore”
    Where to get it