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Undercurrents is the brand new news show brought to you by UnHerd. Every episode we uncover the stories and ideas taking place beneath the surface — either not well covered by the establishment media, or covered without the analysis and details you need to better understand the world. We bring no agenda other than seeking truth and representing reality.
We’ll be publishing twice a week, on the Undercurrents YouTube channel — with additional episodes and content for our subscribers.
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Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily talks with novelist and commentator Lionel Shriver about the debate raging over political violence in the United States and the wider West. While questioning the data, they discuss the apparent rise in left-wing violence and examines the "appalling" and "bloodthirsty" rhetoric used by some on the far-left to justify it.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Go to http://masachips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily comes to you from the White House where she responds to the major peace plan announcement from Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Described as a "deal for eternity," Emily breaks down the key details, the immediate red flags, and the critical unanswered questions—from Jared Kushner's controversial involvement to whether this fragile deal is truly on the "1-yard line" or simply destined to fall apart.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily speaks with Chicago Thinker founder Evita Duffy-Alfonso about the shocking campus silence following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the chilling effect on free speech, and what this double standard reveals about universities today.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Go to http://masachips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily responds to the Dallas ICE shooting and the rise of political violence, breaking down the attack, exploring the possible contagion effect, discussing how media and online extremism may be influencing copycat incidents, and examining the deeper social and historical factors behind these tragic events.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily analyzes Donald Trump's unconventional UN speech, where he challenged the organization's role in global conflicts and migration policy. She highlights how Trump framed the UN as part of the problem rather than the solution, while positioning himself as a force for peace.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily reacts to Kamala Harris’ book tour and falling approval, breaking down her new book 107 Days, her claim that Pete Buttigieg was “too risky” as VP, and the polling showing otherwise. Emily also looks at Harris’ brief honeymoon as Vice President, her current -11 favorability, and how shows like Rachel Maddow and The View help promote a revisionist version of her story.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily reacts to Trump’s move to designate Antifa a “major terrorist organization” and digs into the legal, political, and cultural implications. She explores the evidence of Antifa coordination, the limits of federal power, and the risks of government overreach—especially in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily unpacks Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension following a widely criticized and factually incorrect joke about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. With FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr issuing a public warning and local broadcasters reportedly pressuring ABC, the situation reveals a deeper reckoning within legacy media.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Go to MASAChips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily speaks with staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon, Aaron Sibarium, about his exclusive report that the FBI is investigating social media accounts that appeared to have foreknowledge of the Charlie Kirk assassination. They discuss the chillingly specific posts, their links to online subcultures where violent rhetoric is normalized, and whether the evidence points to a wider conspiracy.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily reacts to a fiery exchange between FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff during a Senate hearing, where Patel calls Schiff a "fraud" and a "political buffoon" amid a backdrop of Schiff's role in the coordinated disinformation effort that was the "Russia collusion" investigation.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss a compelling new UAP video that appears to show a spherical object being struck by a missile. They analyze the footage and the broader challenges facing serious UAP inquiry, from the stigma that prevents mainstream coverage to the "entertainers" and figures like Bob Lazar who muddy the waters with unsubstantiated claims.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily speaks with Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Department of Justice's antitrust division about her role at the centre of an ideological battle on the right concerning corporate power and market consolidation. They discuss the recent ruling in the Google search case, Slater's philosophy of "America First antitrust"—which aims to be a "cop on the beat" against violations without stifling benign deals or creating burdensome regulations—and how this approach differs from that of progressives like Lina Khan. Slater also addresses the unique challenges of litigating against Big Tech, the influence of lobbyists, and how her perspective as an immigrant and a mother of teenage sons informs her work in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Reporting from the White House, Emily reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the deeply divided media reaction, including MSNBC's shameful live coverage, and asks, can civil discourse survive in an era of escalating political violence?Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss the Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, and the significant diplomatic crisis it has ignited with the United States. They react to President Trump's reported anger over the attack, which seemingly occurred without his approval and threatens to derail a major US-led push for a ceasefire.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss the bombshell release of Jeffrey Epstein's infamous "birthday book" by the House Oversight Committee. They dive into the shocking and bizarre entry allegedly signed by Donald Trump and discuss the political fallout, reactions from key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson, and question whether the scandal will have any lasting impact on the president.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily analyses today’s Senate testimony of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on his exchange with Senator Ron Wyden about the significant decline in American public health metrics that has occurred over the last several decades. Emily explores why, in an era of low institutional trust, populist messaging that critiques a long-standing "status quo of decline" resonates so strongly with voters.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily talks with The Daily Caller News Foundation investigative reporter Emily Kopp about the Trump administration's battle with the public health establishment, with Kopp revealing her exclusive reporting that the NIH is actively defying President Trump's executive order to crack down on risky gain-of-function research, and is planning to continue creating novel pandemic viruses. They discuss the troubling appointment of a Fauci acolyte to oversee the new policy, and question whether respected figures like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya have been captured by the "deep state" in their mission to hold agencies accountable for the origins of COVID.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily responds to the "Trump is dead" trend that took over social media, explaining how the viral rumor started and why it was so compelling, examining the kernels of truth that fed the conspiracy—including photos of bruised hands and a quiet public schedule—before debunking the misinformation that caused it to explode.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily responds to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's assessment of the Trump administration's federal police takeover in which she both praises the "surge of officers" for a dramatic drop in crimes like carjackings, while also expressing concerns about its impact on community trust.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily responds to the tragic Minneapolis shooting by examining the competing narratives that followed, including gun control, mental illness, gender dysphoria, and anti-religious hate. Emily explores why certain crucial factors are often lost in the immediate political crossfire and questions how tragedies are framed in public discourse.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elon loses? How about conservatives lose? your team, remember? Tell your British masters to lay off the Elon bashing.
So glad to find this podcast. Emily is a sane voice I can listen to.