Sep 23, 2026 · 2h 10m
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Chazz Palminteri defends loyalty as Hollywood’s old codes fade
King Charles vs. Diana's Brother, Harry and Meghan's Latest Fails, Plus Chazz Palminteri on Robert De Niro and Woody Allen | Ep. 1404
The episode pairs a dispute over royal narratives and public image with a firsthand account of how loyalty, privacy, and mentorship shaped one actor’s career.
- 1Megyn Kelly questions Earl Spencer’s account of a disputed call with Piers Morgan and the broader management of royal narratives.
- 2Chazz Palminteri traces A Bronx Tale from Bronx memories and dyslexia to creative control alongside Robert De Niro.
- 3Palminteri connects neighborhood codes of loyalty and discretion to Hollywood friendships, family life, and a changing entertainment industry.
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Palminteri explains how he refused offers that would strip away his control of A Bronx Tale, ultimately securing Robert De Niro as director and co-star.
The brief
Megyn Kelly opens by challenging Earl Spencer’s account of a disputed call with Piers Morgan, then broadens the argument to royal publicity, public memory, and image control.
A brief warning about AI as an emotional confidant shifts the episode toward attachment and influence before Kelly returns to criticism of royal appearances and media narratives.
Chazz Palminteri recounts a Bronx childhood, dyslexia, and the people who shaped A Bronx Tale, including the real-life Sonny and his father’s warnings about wasted talent.
Palminteri explains how he protected the story from Hollywood rewrites and partnered with Robert De Niro, who directed and co-starred in the film.
His stories about Woody Allen, Kevin Spacey, friendship across politics, and family life turn loyalty and discretion into a philosophy for surviving entertainment’s changing rules.
What was said on this episode
23 statements · 5 positive · 14 negative · 4 neutral
The book’s basic factual error undermines its entire credibility.
“the notion that something as basic as this was wrong does undermine the entire credibility of this book.”
Listen at 9:56
Suggesting Piers Morgan made the editorial decisions is defamatory.
“That suggesting that Piers was running the show there and had made those editorial decisions is defamatory.”
Listen at 11:06
Swan Song will be edited and reprinted without its Piers Morgan stories.
“the book, not even, 24, entitled Swan Song, Diana, My Sister, will now be edited and reprinted without... the stories about Piers Morgan in them”
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King Charles will not sue Earl Spencer over the book.
“there's no way King Charles is going to sue Earl Spencer over this book.”
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Princess Diana was among the world’s most famous and beloved people.
“One of the most famous people. Really, I mean, there were very few men who were more famous than Princess Diana and beloved, too”
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Harry and Meghan have significantly damaged the royal family.
“They've really damaged the royal family.”
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William and Catherine are the royal family’s only real hope.
“Their only real hope is Wills and Kate.”
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Harry and Meghan were effectively expelled from royal duties.
“they basically got kicked out.”
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Harry and Meghan wanted celebrity appearances rather than routine royal duties.
“They only wanted to be seen with celebrities at galas.”
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Harry’s security threat is greatest in the United Kingdom.
“the threat is greatest in the UK.”
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Claims that AI is extremely dangerous should be investigated openly.
“I think any open mind should probe, is that true?”
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Harry has recently had a poor week publicly.
“He hasn't been having a good week.”
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Meghan wants to control what newspapers print about her.
“She just wants to dictate what's actually in the print copy.”
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Meghan enjoys publicity and needs it to feel relevant.
“They love it. She loves it. She absolutely needs it to feel relevant and like she matters.”
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Presley Gerber’s death could lead to a criminal charge.
“there could be a criminal charge in connection with Presley Gerber's death”
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Regular ketamine use is inappropriate for people with substance-abuse issues.
“I don't think this is something you're supposed to be doing regularly, especially if you've got substance abuse issues with this drug”
Listen at 45:04
The defendant was not criminally responsible because of insanity.
“i thought absolutely that she was not criminally responsible by reason of insanity.”
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Daniel Rakowitz did not intend to kill the victim.
“He did not mean to kill her.”
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Digital platforms let Chazz make the movies he wants.
“I can make the movies I want to make.”
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Chazz reaches millions monthly, with some videos reaching ten million viewers.
“I can reach 4 or 5 million people a month. Some of my videos went 10 million.”
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Major studios no longer control Hollywood’s media power.
“You don't have the power no more.”
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Digital reach lets Chazz distribute content without paid advertising.
“I don't have to pay money for advertising”
Listen at 2:01:54
People generally choose self-preservation over protecting others.
“People will always, in the end, if it's them or you, they'll go self-preservation.”
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