After Party with Emily Jashinsky

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky reflects on what we’ve learned from COVID school closures and mask mandates, the lasting effects on children, why she believes the country still hasn’t had a real reckoning with what went wrong, and what she sees as Democrats’ continuing blind spot on COVID and Anthony Fauci. She discusses the leftward shift of workplaces and the dynamics of female-dominated fields. Emily explains why she takes calls to “abolish” institutions seriously, why precise language matters in politics, and makes the case for viewing Thanksgiving as a “glass half full” holiday rather than defining it by the darkest parts of American history. She also weighs in on AOC’s shifting rhetoric and discusses her recent video defending Hasan Piker against misleading criticism from Scott Jennings. Emily answers questions about President Trump’s relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu and how intelligence from Israel may reach the White House. She wrestles with how America could actually fix its healthcare system. Emily dives into a complicated discussion about whether what happened in Gaza should be described as genocide, why she considers the UN’s definition overly broad, and why civilized countries should own up to mistakes. Emily also explains why she hates “Ted Lasso,” reveals how guests are selected for “After Party,” shares her problems with superhero movies, discusses destigmatizing marriage and starting a family at a younger age, and more…

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Emily Jashinsky opens the show by reacting to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s stunning return to Britain and what it says about their failed, increasingly undignified attempt to reinvent themselves as American celebrities. Then Emily is joined by Michael Shellenberger, founder of Public.News, to discuss Alexander Vindman’s crushing loss to a DSA candidate and what it signals about the changing Democratic Party, new revelations about the transgender medical industry, and evidence Michael says exposes the FBI’s role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story. They also dig into newly declassified documents involving Eric Swalwell and alleged Chinese intelligence operative Fang Fang, as well as the growing COVID reckoning, including former Fauci adviser David Morens agreeing to plead guilty to a federal conspiracy charge related to efforts to conceal government records and Michael’s increasing confidence in the lab-leak theory. Finally, Emily sounds the alarm over a disturbing wave of violent crimes involving illegal immigrants in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the progressive policies she argues have helped enable the crisis, and more…

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by her good friends, Inez Stepman, legal analyst for Independent Women, and Rachel Bovard, Vice President at the Conservative Partnership Institute, to discuss the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday and the backlash against journalists who scrutinized his academic record. They also react to DSA leaders refusing to call Cuba a dictatorship, debate America’s growing affordability crisis, and examine what Allison Janney and AOC’s experiences reveal about women, fertility, and egg freezing. Plus, they break down the controversy over the DOJ’s independence from the White House before Emily reflects on Hayden Panettiere’s tragic life and the dark side of child stardom, and more…

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On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky shares the funny backstory behind Adam Carolla’s recent comments about her and explains why she doesn’t think he actually remembers who she is. She responds to a listener who sees similarities between Anthony Fauci’s handling of the AIDS crisis and COVID. Emily also spends some time discussing modern media, how legacy journalists get major stories wrong in part because they distrust people who dissent from the elite consensus, why she’s selective about the shows she appears on, and why she doesn’t want to be used as a “prop.” Emily reacts to a comment about the great burrito debate and discusses what she found while researching how young people are actually spending their money.

She also addresses a number of faith-based questions involving Islam and Christianity, religious violence, and Christianity’s relationship with the Enlightenment and science. Emily reveals what skills she might bring to an apocalypse and makes the case for classical education. She rounds out the show by addressing a controversy involving her friend and frequent “After Party” guest Rachel Bovard, reacting to the “Breaking Points” subreddit, responding to reports about President Trump being moved from Air Force One over a potential threat, sharing some of her favorite sitcoms, assessing Michele Tafoya’s chances in Minnesota, and explaining why she thinks people should resist having personal conversations with AI, and more…

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Michael Malice, host of “YOUR WELCOME” and author of "The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil,” to discuss Wisconsin DSA candidate Francesca Hong’s narrow defeat and Hasan Piker’s recent push for “sewer socialism.” Michael also offers a fascinating history lesson on anarchist Emma Goldman and her evolution from revolutionary radical to fierce critic of Soviet authoritarianism. They react to Massachusetts’ disturbing new abortion law, newly released Fauci messages about COVID shots and pregnancy, and the lasting collapse of trust after the pandemic. Michael then unloads on former “Roseanne” star Michael Fishman for defending ABC’s firing of Roseanne Barr and offers a surprisingly sympathetic take on Rosie O’Donnell’s feud with Trump. Emily rounds out the show with the bizarre fight over Dobby’s so-called “grave” and what she believes it reveals about adults who struggle to let go of childhood.

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Spencer Klavan, Associate Editor for the Claremont Review of Books and author of the forthcoming book, “A Way with Words: Why Language Makes Humans Irreplaceable.” They begin with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declaring Woke 1 was “crazy,” as Emily brings the receipts on what really happened during that era and Spencer unloads on AOC’s role in dividing America. They discuss whether figures like Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong and Hasan Piker represent a new “Woke 2.0,” Tyler Austin Harper’s reckoning with DEI, and whether the left is genuinely moderating or simply evolving. Then Emily and Spencer react to a DSA leader calling to “tax the hell out of millionaires” and debate the failures of modern capitalism and socialism. They also examine Canada’s new restrictions on faith-specific prayers in the military and what they reveal about religious liberty before reacting to Mark Zuckerberg’s new vision for AI and the growing populist backlash against Big Tech, data centers, and surveillance technology. Later, Emily and Spencer discuss Hollywood’s surprisingly successful summer and whether audiences are finally hungry for more original and ambitious movies. Emily rounds out the show with former NBA players challenging the WNBA’s transgender policies and explains why Caitlin Clark’s popularity has nothing to do with her race or sexuality, and more…

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On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky responds to several emails about Anthony Fauci, why he has become a mascot for the corruption and misbehavior of the COVID era, and why she believes his actions went beyond incompetence and became malicious. She also dives into the $20 burrito discourse and what downward mobility can tell us about the frustration of younger Americans. Emily tackles questions about single-issue voters, protest votes, and Zohran Mamdani’s controversial decision to publicize information about wealthy New York property owners. She gets more personal as she discusses her love of architecture, explains why she bristles at being called an “influencer,” and reflects on algorithm-driven podcasting and whether it pushes political commentary toward increasingly extreme positions. She weighs the allegations surrounding Max Miller and Graham Platner as she considers whether character and morality still matter in political candidates, and more…

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Drea de Matteo, Emmy Award-winning actress and host of the “ULTRAFREE” podcast. They begin by discussing Drea’s latest career move in the wake of her outspoken stance on COVID and the growing push to hold Anthony Fauci accountable. Drea explains why she believes Fauci has ultimately become a scapegoat for a much larger system involving powerful institutions. Then Emily and Drea react to Wisconsin Democratic Socialist gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong's past calls to cancel holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas before reflecting on Drea's own political evolution and what she believes is drawing more young people toward socialism. Later, they discuss Ariana Grande's bloody new music video, Hollywood's fascination with dark imagery, Perez Hilton's recent hospitalization following a disturbing livestream, and the broader impact of social media, AI, faith, and technology on modern culture. They also reflect on the passing of Drea's former Sopranos castmate Vincent Pastore, with Drea sharing memories from the set and explaining why the iconic series continues to resonate with younger audiences decades so many years after it first aired. Emily closes the show by examining the raging debate on the right over a $20 burrito and why she believes Republicans should address rising costs and economic anxiety with practical solutions rather than dismissing voters' concerns, and more.

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Meghan Daum, author and host of “The Unspeakeasy” Podcast. They begin with Meghan's personal story of losing her home in the 2025 California wildfires before discussing Spencer Pratt, Los Angeles' homelessness crisis, why California's approach to addiction and mental illness continues to fail, and whether public frustration could reshape the state's politics. They also react to Aaron Rodgers' criticism of Anthony Fauci and ESPN as Emily argues America has entered an era of "raw milk politics," where audiences increasingly prefer unfiltered conversations over legacy media gatekeepers. Then Emily and Meghan respond to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s epic clash with CNN's Dana Bash over COVID and the media’s role in shaping pandemic hysteria. Later, they examine Ariana Grande's retreat from public life as a springboard for a conversation about body positivity, social media, AI, and the growing unhappiness of young Americans. Emily rounds out the show with new media attacks on Sophie Cunningham over her defense of women's sports, arguing critics have distorted her views while ignoring the broader public debate over transgender athletes, and more.

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On this week's edition of "Happy Hour," Emily Jashinsky begins by responding to an email about Megan Rapinoe and gender ideology before diving into a thoughtful discussion on Christianity, Stoicism, and why moral clarity is persuasive. She also revisits the Shiloh Hendricks case, explains why free speech remains one of the defining issues in American politics, and reflects on why writing continues to be her favorite form of journalism.

Emily shares her thoughts on the 2028 Republican presidential race, whether JD Vance is President Trump's political heir, and what questions remain about a potential Vance presidency. She discusses the current state of America, including downward mobility, inflation, organized labor, and cultural resentment. Emily also offers her take on Wisconsin's governor's race, DSA candidates, and rounds out the show with some final thoughts on Anthony Fauci's legacy following his appearance on Capitol Hill.

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