After Party with Emily Jashinsky

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of the forthcoming book, “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement.” They open by examining the backlash over Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of “The Odyssey,” and discuss Hollywood's approach to the Western canon, identity politics, and cultural heritage. The conversation then turns to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's vision for the Democratic Party, Steve Bannon's critique of globalization, and what the rise of democratic socialism says about America's political realignment. Then Emily and Victor take up Mark Kelly's shifting rhetoric on immigration, the debate over birthright citizenship, and why border security remains a defining political issue. They also weigh in on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s cover shoot, and discuss how Americans are growing weary of identity politics and symbolic representation over substance. The show concludes with Emily's cultural commentary on Taylor Swift's wedding, exploring the tension between celebrity spectacle, commercialization, faith, and the search for genuine intimacy.

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On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky answers listener questions on some of the biggest political, cultural, and philosophical debates shaping America today. This week, Emily unpacks the influence of Israel and Qatar on U.S. politics, the ongoing debate over birthright citizenship, what to make of UFO disclosure, and whether a viable third party could ever challenge America’s two-party system. She also reflects on the Declaration of Independence ahead of America’s 250th birthday, discusses media bias, the future of Hollywood after Supergirl’s disappointing box office performance, the value of reading in the digital age, Michelle Tafoya’s possible Senate run, Elon Musk’s long-term vision for humanity, and much more. Plus, Emily responds to dozens of thoughtful listener emails in another wide-ranging Friday conversation exclusively on the podcast feed.

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From Caitlin Clark’s latest WNBA controversy to the Supreme Court’s transgender ruling, this episode tackles the biggest political and cultural stories making headlines. Emily is joined by Mark Hemingway to discuss JK Rowling’s response to the SCOTUS decision, Trump’s reported crypto earnings, and the disastrous Nina Totenberg NPR "mistake" and what many see as the growing credibility crisis in journalism. They also break down Congress’ bipartisan housing push, and the ongoing debate over media coverage and political narratives.

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Why are fewer Americans proud of their country? Emily Jashinsky and Dr. Matthew Mehan of Hillsdale College discuss new polling on patriotism, Barack Obama vs. George Washington, and the political battle over American history. They also examine Democratic politics, the World Cup’s unexpected celebration of American culture, and why Supergirl tanked at the box office.

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On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky opens with a funny behind-the scenes story about her makeshift recording studio during her work trip to Brazil before diving into her mailbag. Emily reflects on her relationship with Charlie Kirk, explaining how the two disagreed on many issues, why she had planned to reach out to him just before his murder, and why she believes it is misguided to dismiss him as hateful. She also discusses Joe Biden's political legacy, arguing that his presidency will be remembered as a turning point in American politics, and weighs in on the controversial design of the Obama Presidential Library. Emily explores why she believes the government has an incentive to seed false narratives around UFOs, examines the growing divide between Republican complacency and Democratic fecklessness, and explains why she has little faith in elected officials. She also answers questions about AIPAC and foreign lobbying, responds to a listener's perspective on Black American identity following comments by Joy Reid about the 4th of July, shares several of her favorite book recommendations, and offers her thoughts on the importance of free speech, independent media, and more…

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald for a wide-ranging discussion on politics, culture, and media. The conversation begins with subjecting Glenn to a clip from “The View” amid the growing debate over U.S. foreign policy linked to Israel. They examine whether criticism of Israel is too often conflated with antisemitism and how public attitudes on the issue are shifting. Then Emily and Glenn explore questions about the future of the MAGA movement beyond Donald Trump, concerns about those in his orbit, and the role fragmented media ecosystems play in shaping what voters know. The discussion also turns to changing attitudes toward LGBT issues and the influence of activist and special-interest groups on the public discourse. Later, they examine patriotism through the lens of the World Cup and critique the political establishment during a discussion about the Obama Presidential Center and the close relationships among America’s political elite. The show concludes with Emily’s cultural analysis of Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, using the series as a springboard for a broader conversation about religion, technology, modernity, secularism, and the growing interest in spiritual and philosophical “re-enchantment,” and more…

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“After Party” celebrates its 100th episode as Emily Jashinsky welcomes fan favorites, Rachel Bovard, Vice President at the Conservative Partnership Institute, and Inez Stepman, legal analyst at Independent Women, for a discussion on politics, culture, and friendship. The ladies begin with newly resurfaced comments from Texas Democrat James Talarico who suggested a self-described “TransQueer, Latinx” activist theologian is a major source of inspiration for his worldview. Then the conversation turns to former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s latest attacks on the Electoral College. The gals also react to Joy Reid, who suggested that many Black Americans are not excited about the 4th of July, and she claims it’s the celebration of slaveholders. They also examine a high-profile Chicago cross-burning case that isn’t at all what it seemed, plus the ladies explore the reported censorship of Armie Hammer’s new thriller, “Citizen Vigilante.” Emily rounds out the show with Rosie O'Donnell’s wild claim that she believes Kamala Harris actually won the 2024 election and Emily explains why that should be problematic for Jimmy Kimmel as O’Donnell prepares to guest host his show, and more…

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On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky opens the show thanking listeners as “After Party” nears its one-year anniversary. Then Emily discusses why she prefers “Veep” to “The West Wing,” the importance of assimilation and the dangers of tribal politics, and shares her thoughts on media figures such as Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher. She weighs in on bias by omission in journalism, trust in the news media, and how important stories break through. Emily also addresses efforts to defeat DEI initiatives, the realities of data centers and local opposition to them, the downsides of free trade, and Hollywood’s role in projecting American soft power. She examines the escalation trap that can lead nations into war, highlights Mark Hemingway’s reporting on Portland, and explains why she views President Trump as a pragmatist rather than an ideologue, including her perspective on who he appears to respect in the media. Emily also offers commentary on Alex Cooper’s brand of “sex positivity,” the enduring importance of the written word, Kanye West’s public struggles and apology, Megyn Kelly’s reflections on the MAGA split, and more…

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Megyn Kelly, host of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” to discuss the Trump administration’s new Iran agreement, the backlash surrounding Vice President JD Vance, and divisions within the conservative movement. Megyn then reveals if she would ever reconcile with people like Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin. They also react to Amanda Seyfried’s latest comments about Charlie Kirk, debate the dangers of political demonization, and examine new polling showing Americans’ trust in the media has reached historic lows. Then Emily responds to the controversy surrounding San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride-themed team caps. Emily rounds out the show with Florida Senator Rick Scott’s effort to block Kanye West from performing in Tampa, arguing that while Kanye’s past antisemitic remarks were reprehensible, he has publicly apologized, and more…

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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Chris Fenton, producer of the upcoming comedy “Bad Counselors” and a professor at the University of Southern California’s John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts Program. They begin with a discussion about his new made in America film. Fenton spills the tea on what it’s like to work in Hollywood these days, how the movie industry became overly dependent on China, and why it’s important to reshore jobs. The conversation turns to the UFC event at the White House and the anti-Trump counterprogramming event featuring figures like Bette Midler and Joy Reid. Then the discussion turns to Rainn Wilson saying “The Office” couldn't be made today, why California and Hollywood are really failing, and the truth about Spencer Pratt's political campaign for L.A. mayor. Emily rounds out the show with a look at the Vanity Fair investigation into Alex Cooper's company, and more…

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