Why Did NBC News Hire Megyn Kelly in the First Place?

Given her history at Fox News, Kelly is performing exactly as we might expect her to perform. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Megyn Kelly's Days at Today Are Reportedly Numbered. But Why Was She Hired in the First Place?   Days after Megyn Kelly used her show as a venue to ask why blackface wasn't okay on Halloween, it seems that the one-time Fox News anchor's unlikely stint at the Today show may be drawing to an abrupt close. On Thursday morning, it was reported that her departure from the 9 a.m. hour of the Today show is "imminent." But during her tenure at Fox News, a network inherently dedicated to racist and xenophobic fear-stoking, Kelly became known for presenting abhorrent views with extreme, and seemingly beguiling, professionalism. So why is anyone surprised? Read More           Searching for the Truth About the Actual Murderer in The Exorcist   The making of The Exorcist—known as one of the greatest horror movies of all time—has long been considered cursed, as during production, a series of tragedies befell the cast and crew. But there's another story connected to the film that has remained largely overlooked. It's the story of the radiology technician in the film, Paul Bateson, who is often referred to among true crime and horror fans—and even Friedkin himself—as a serial killer. Esquire spent months digging into archived articles, court documents, and speaking with the NYPD and those involved with the film trying to find the truth about Bateson and the crimes he did and did not commit. What we found was a very different story. Read More           4 Ways to Wear Comfortable Fall Classics Now   Created by Esquire for Nordstrom   Experiment with new styles while embracing the old standbys. Read More           Someone Sent CNN a Bomb. The President Called for Civility—Then Attacked the Media.   On Wednesday, someone tried to assassinate much of the senior leadership of one of the two major American political parties. CNN was also sent a package—addressed to former CIA director and Trump critic John Brennan—that led to the evacuation of Manhattan's Time Warner Center, where the news network is headquartered. This was an attempted attack on the media organization the president most often criticizes in apocalyptic terms—as not just Fake News, but as an Enemy of the People. Not even 24 hours later, Trump was back to attacking the media. Read More           I Paid a Psychic $140 to Plumb the Deepest Depths of My Soul   America has many New Age tourist spots—Sedona, Arizona, and Joshua Tree, California, among them. But none feel as concentrated as Cassadaga, Florida. This is where you come if you need a séance, a numerology report, a past-life regression, or twenty minutes on a "crystal bed." It is filled with people with honorifics like "Rev." and "Dr." in front of their name who will tell you how to choose the best scratch-off lottery card. On a late August evening in Cassadaga, I went to see Raven Star, a psychic witch. The question I had when I drove there was this one: Can I like crackpots more than I already do? Read More           The 2018 Esquire Grooming Awards   The right grooming routine is a crucial part of every guy's life. But with so many products on the market, finding the right stuff can be a chore. That's why we ran down the best options for your face, hair, body, teeth, and beard—all available to buy right now. Go forth, shop, groom, and get ready to take on the world in style. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2018 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019