After Party with Emily Jashinsky

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky addresses the difficult choices facing voters who have lost faith in both parties and considers whether the GOP understands just how deep the disillusionment runs. She explains her thoughts on the difference between prediction markets and the stock market, discusses why evangelical Christians aren't doing more to confront the threats posed by...

Emily Jashinsky breaks down a major election polling scandal after Wedgwood Polls admits to fabricating survey results that made their way into major media outlets and polling averages less than two weeks before the midterms. Then Emily is joined by Allie Beth Stuckey, founder of anakate.com and host of “Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey,” to discuss her new app, the controversial attack ad featur...

Emily Jashinsky breaks down the controversy surrounding Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, journalist Jan Crawford's public comments about the story, and reports that CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pushed reporters to investigate allegations involving El-Sayed and James Talarico. Then Emily is joined by comedian Dave Smith, host of “Part of the Problem,” to react to Vice Pre...

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky responds to concerns about political violence and explains why broken promises from Washington could fuel even greater public anger. She explores the difference between “toxic empathy” and one-sided empathy, weighs in on Tucker Carlson’s controversial World War II comments, and considers whether adults’ obsession with childhood hobbies reflec...

Emily Jashinsky opens the show with a reaction to HBO's revival of Lena Dunham's “Girls,” the absence of Adam Driver from the announced cast, and what the series reveals about millennial feminism. Then Emily is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald to discuss the upcoming midterms, President Trump's promise of $5,000 checks, rising gas prices amid the war with Iran, and growi...

Emily Jashinsky breaks down new revelations in the “Cornell 7” case, including a potentially significant statement omitted from CBS News and The New York Times' coverage of a text message exchange between Jane Doe and one of the accused men. Emily is then joined by Evan Barker, author of the New York Times bestseller “Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative,” to discuss her journey fro...

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky explores the spiritual dangers of Halloween and why indulging dark curiosities can have unintended consequences. She returns to the “Cornell 7” controversy, examining the role of race, Title IX standards, and why the case has captured her attention. Emily also responds to disillusioned Trump voters facing backlash, explains the difference bet...

Emily Jashinsky breaks down the growing midterm warning signs for Republicans and surprising bright spots for them in key races, including Debra Messing’s unexpected endorsement of a Republican. She dives into stunning new developments in the “Cornell 7” controversy, from Sunny Hostin revealing that Cynthia Erivo confronted her over her initial comments to Rosie O’Donnell invoking Jeffrey Epstein...

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On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky checks in from the Boston airport and dives into why there’s an appetite on the right for fair criticism of President Trump. She responds to more feedback about her Tucker Carlson interview, explains how opinion journalism differs from supposedly objective reporting, and revisits the Macklemore and Ed Sheeran controversy. Emily also weighs in...

Emily Jashinsky responds to Hasan Piker’s criticism of her arguments about transgender issues and children and argues that he dodged the larger question of who originally pushed these debates into schools, sports, locker rooms, and libraries. Then Emily is joined by Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of “Next Up with Mark Halperin,” to discuss his reporting on the difficult midterm en...

Emily Jashinsky reacts to Madonna’s awkward appearance at the VMAs and what it reveals about celebrity culture and aging, plus Dave Portnoy’s hilarious response and Taylor Swift’s night at the awards. Emily pushes back on Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin over what’s driving President Trump’s declining approval ratings and Americans’ economic frustration, including the impact of the Iran war on energy an...

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky checks in after a whirlwind week on the road before diving into the difference between media propaganda and plain old incompetence, Sunny Hostin’s romance novels, and how social media has destroyed some of the mystery and allure that once surrounded celebrities. Emily revisits the Lindsay Clancy trial and responds to criticism of her Tucker C...

Emily Jashinsky opens the show with an important announcement about the future of “After Party,” and then she dives into the news. Emily breaks down the viral “Boston Globe” story about a lesbian bar facing backlash for relaxing its mask mandate and what the controversy reveals about the lingering effects of identity politics. She examines new undercover video raising questions about James Talaric...

Emily Jashinsky is joined by “Singularity Weekly” host and “Dark Aeon” author Joe Allen to break down the escalating battle over artificial intelligence ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. They examine the divide between AI “doomers” and accelerationists, the race with China, growing calls for regulation, and the increasingly powerful AI industry’s influence in Washington. Emily also digs into Nik...

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky revisits the Lindsay Clancy case and considers whether the intense response from affluent white women reflects a broader cry for help from people struggling with the consequences of materialism and modern culture. She discusses tax reform and stay-at-home moms before diving into immigration, the importance of prioritizing American citizens, a...

Emily Jashinsky sits down with Tucker Carlson, host of “The Tucker Carlson Show,” for a candid conversation about his changing relationship with President Donald Trump, the Butler assassination attempt, Israel, artificial intelligence, and more. Tucker reacts to his 2024 RNC speech for the first time, raises new questions about would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks, and admits he ignored warning...

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, author of “The Counterrevolution,” to assess President Trump’s second term, from his escalating trade fight with Canada and immigration crackdown to the growing threat posed by AI. Victor also recounts his remarkable personal encounter with Christine Fang, better known as “Fang Fang,” and weighs in on newly declassified intelligence about warnings...

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky responds to the strong reaction to her recent Hasan Piker segment and explains why she’s willing to push back against “definition inflation,” even when that means disagreeing with people on her own side. She reflects on how Charlie Kirk’s approach to argument and persuasion changed over the years and considers how short-form media makes nuanc...

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Semafor Media Editor and “Mixed Signals” podcast co-host Max Tani to break down conflicting reports about Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC and what they reveal about the rapidly changing late-night landscape. Max also details his exclusive reporting on Crooked Ideas’ effort to build creator-first programming for younger audiences as Democrats continue to play catch-up to t...

Emily Jashinsky is joined by legendary singer, songwriter, and four-time Emmy Award-winning television host Kathie Lee Gifford to discuss her new song connected to the re-release of “Reagan.” Kathie reflects on meeting Ronald and Nancy Reagan and recalls the remarkable love and attentiveness she witnessed between them, explaining why she views the film as a love story rather than a political one....

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky reflects on Dolly Parton’s approach to empowerment and why her refusal to see herself as a victim offers a lesson for modern culture. That leads into a discussion about pessimism in America, the danger of becoming consumed by it, and how recognizing problems can be productive when it motivates people to act. Emily continues the debate over he...

Emily Jashinsky reacts to the murder of 32-year-old Bank of America vice president and new mother Erin Piacenti, who police say was randomly stabbed in Times Square shortly after returning from maternity leave. Emily examines the disturbing online reaction from people celebrating or mocking Piacenti’s death simply because she worked for Bank of America and what it reveals about Americans becoming...

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Sean Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of “The Federalist,” to discuss the growing affordability crisis as renewed fighting with Iran drives up oil prices, mortgage rates climb, and Americans continue to struggle with inflation. Emily and Sean react to President Trump’s criticism of communities resisting AI data centers and examine whether the administration is doing enough to...

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky reflects on her experience covering Russiagate, how it changed her understanding of the relationship between the media and the “Deep State,” and why she appreciates Michael Shellenberger’s ability to approach the story with a fresh, big-picture perspective. She also raises concerns about the federal government’s use of informants and explains...