Arthur Aidala
New York defense attorney, former prosecutor, and host of the Arthur Aidala Power Hour
Arthur Aidala (New York defense attorney, former prosecutor, and host of the Arthur Aidala Power Hour) has appeared as a guest on 1 episode in TMT. Topics they speak about most include New York Knicks, California Civil Code section 47.1, Karmelo Anthony appeal.
In their words
Positions and remarks grouped by topic, each with the exact quote and where it was said.
New York Knicks
Aidala said the Knicks' playoff run had significantly boosted New York's economy, including bars and restaurants.
“What it has done for the New York economy, this mix run has been fantastic”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338 (Jun 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:38:01
California Civil Code section 47.1
Aidala said he generally supports fee-shifting laws because they deter frivolous lawsuits.
“I think it should be done more often because it would prevent frivolous lawsuits”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338 (Jun 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:32:08
Karmelo Anthony appeal
Aidala said the teachers' strike had a race-neutral rationale and was not a strong appellate issue for the defense.
“That's why I don't think this is a strong appellate issue for the defense”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338 (Jun 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:10:26
Self-defense in criminal trials
Aidala said he had never tried a self-defense case in which the defendant did not testify.
“I've never tried a self-defense case where the defendant didn't testify and talked about why he had to act the way he did in self-defense”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338 (Jun 12, 2026) · Listen from 52:51
Appearances
Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 12, 2026 · 1 h 42 min
Megyn Kelly fact-checks Karmelo Anthony's parents, interviews Austin Metcalf's father Jeff, then discusses the case, the Lively–Baldoni fee ruling and Nick Reiner with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala.
Often appears with
- Megyn Kelly · 1 shared episode
- Jeff Metcalf · 1 shared episode
- Mark Geragos · 1 shared episode