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Matthew McConaughey on Leaving Hollywood, Raising Kids with a Strong Foundation, and Power of Faith
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1:08:57Now PlayingMegyn Kelly is joined by Matthew McConaughey, author of "Poems & Prayers," to discuss raising kids that aren't entitled, working with his 17-year-old son in the new movie "The Lost Bus," fighting against nepotism, the importance of giving kids a strong foundation, his "conservative early, liberal late" philosophy, the difference between a "good man" and a "nice guy," why it's important to stand up for your values, how faith plays a big role in his life, his friendship with Woody Harrelson, why he looks up to Paul Newman, why politics "could be" in his future, the different leadership roles he's exploring, the big decisions presidents have to make, leaving Hollywood and raising kids in Texas, rebranding himself away from "the rom-com guy," losing their dads early in their lives, McConaughey choosing to go to film school over law school, the confidence he had to go after his dream of acting, and more.
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