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U.S. Women Soccer's World Cup Fail, and Consequences of Criminal Behavior, with Clay Travis and Dana Loesch | Ep. 602
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Parenting Stories: Teaching Kids to Follow Through
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The final segment of the show takes a sharp turn toward the personal, with Megyn Kelly sharing a parenting dilemma from their summer at the Jersey Shore: her 10-year-old son Thatcher was hit by a boat during a sailing lesson and then begged to skip an upcoming interclub race he had already promised to attend. [1] — Megyn Kelly "Megyn Kelly's 10-year-old son Thatcher wanted to skip a sailing interclub after being hit by a boat, but he had already promised his coache…" 1:24:00 Kelly chose not to force him but laid out the stakes clearly — you told your coaches you'd be there, they packed your boat, your team is counting on you. He went. Dana Loesch mirrors the story with her own son's resistance to fulfilling a football season commitment during a painful growth spurt. Both mothers agree these aren't just sports stories — they're character-defining moments. The broader conversation ranges from disciplining techniques (Loesch's grandmother's willow switch, Kelly's mother's calm disapproval) to the importance of parents being physically present and following through on their own threats. The segment is the episode's emotional counterweight — funny, honest, and warm.
Megyn Kelly's 10-year-old son Thatcher wanted to skip a sailing interclub after being hit by a boat, but he had already promised his coaches he'd go. Kelly chose not to force him but laid out the stakes — and he showed up. Dana Loesch shares a parallel story about her son and football. Both agree: following through on commitments, even when it's hard, is how character is built.
