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On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky takes up a series of questions about issues in the news including the problems with arguments before the Supreme Court on transgender athletes in sport, media coverage of the Minneapolis shooting, the situation in Iran and Venezuela, and the Trump administration's role. Emily also addresses several questions about the split on the right, discusses when emotionalism and tribalism get the best of people, the aftermath and trauma of Charlie Kirk's assassination, she explains why it's easier to have a strong coalition when you're in the opposition, and she discusses how she stays sane dealing with the news cycle while also being on social media, plus an encouraging new study on Gen Z ditching smart phones. Emily also tackles great questions from listeners on the importance of local politics and school choice, if Hip Hop is actually conservative, and happiness in America versus other countries. She rounds out the show with some thoughts on Palm Beach, why she prefers TV to movies, her Super Bowl pick, and a beauty tip for having great eyebrows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Max Tani, Media Editor at Semafor & Co-Host of the Mixed Signals podcast, to discuss CBS Evening News’ struggling attempt to relaunch, the myth of media chasing clicks, and Nikki Glaser’s choice to skip some jokes at the Golden Globes. Emily also analyzes legacy media coverage of Scott Adams’ death, as well as a look at a viral clip of Texas Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett calling Texas racist. Emily contrasts it with James Talarico’s messaging. She rounds out the show with a warning about Wegmans use of facial recognition technology and issues a plea to folks on the left and right to consider the bigger picture about the surveillance state. ZBiotics: Visit https://zbiotics.com/AFTERPARTY for 15% off. Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/EMILY to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. CrowdHealth: This Open Enrollment, stop overpaying for health insurance—discover CrowdHealth, the affordable alternative that puts you in control; join today at https://JoinCrowdHealth.com with code AFTERPARTY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Blake Neff, Producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show.” They react to the media coverage surrounding the deadly ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis. Then the conversation turns to the Golden Globes and celebrities like Mark Ruffalo making political statements, why Billy Bob Thornton doesn’t think they should, and Whitney Cummings’ criticism of progressive group think. Emily and Blake also talk about the Golden Globe’s partnering with Polymarket and concerns the prediction market could ultimately influence reality. They also discuss an editorial from “The Washington Post” on transgenders in sports, plus a “Washington Free Beacon” report revealing that Amherst College asked the outlet to blur students’ faces after they performed mock sex acts inside the school’s chapel. Emily rounds out the show with her take on Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers apologizing for discouraging political donations to Texas Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett. CrowdHealth: This Open Enrollment, stop overpaying for health insurance—discover CrowdHealth, the affordable alternative that puts you in control; join today at https://JoinCrowdHealth.com with code AFTERPARTY. Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky opens the show with some pointed questions about antisemitism in the aftermath of Oct 7. She discusses what she believes are the dangers of definition-inflation. She also fields a few comments about her views on libertarianism, why she enjoys conversations with people who oppose her own political views, the Trump administration, and where we are on the issue of systemic racism. Another question concerns the fallout from the Minnesota shooting and why she believes it’s important to be slow to react to cases such as these. She also takes on a lengthy email about Candace Owens and discusses her views on Candace’s coverage of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and why she believes people with large platforms should vet information before they share it with the public. Emily then dives into her own history with Ben Shapiro and why she’d love to interview him again and what it means for the conservative movement to have social media influencers involving themselves in politics. Emily rounds out this episode with thoughts on why she’s optimistic about Gen Z and her top tips for someone visiting Washington for the first time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky begins the show with an in-depth look at Wednesday’s shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. She shows various angles and explains the policies that helped lead to the woman’s death. Then Emily is joined by Glenn Greenwald, Host, “System Update,” to discuss the latest developments involving Venezuela, including the U.S. seizure of two Venezuela-linked oil tankers. They also discuss TX Senate Hopeful Jasmine Crockett and former GA Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s appearances on “The View” and why Glenn believes Crockett showcases what’s wrong with the Democratic party, while MTG resonates with so many average Americans. The pair also has a funny discussion on what would happen if they were forced to watch “The View” every day. Then the conversation turns to CBS News’ awkward rebrand and the Tony Dokoupil clip that left Glenn stunned. Emily rounds out the show with a look at the meltdown over a benign segment on CBS about January 6 and Spencer Pratt’s announcement he’s running for L.A. mayor following the devastating aftermath of the 2025 California fires. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/EMILY to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Ryan Grim, her co-host at Breaking Points and a reporter for Drop Site. They discuss his outlet’s detailed findings about Jeffrey Epstein and what emails really show about Epstein’s political, financial, and intelligence-world ties. Then Emily and Ryan discuss the arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, the controversy surrounding new NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tenant advisor who called home ownership ‘white supremacy,’ and Tim Walz’s decision to bow out of the governor’s race in the wake of Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal. Emily wraps up the show with a look at CNN’s wild New Year’s Eve, and the shocking TLC docuseries on RHOSLC’s Mary Cosby and her church. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/EMILY to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky answers questions about Candace Owens, why she feels sadness about it, and why she believes Candace has been influenced by a psychological difficulty in coping. She also discusses why it’s important to vet tips and she acknowledges Candace has been dabbling in antisemitism. Emily explains how difficult Charlie Kirk’s death has been on so many people on the right who were friends and fans of his. Then Emily moves on to her profession, why she loves new media, and thoughts on Rachel Maddow. She also discusses the tragic murder of Rob Reiner, “All in the Family,” and Trump’s post. Then the conversation turns to fun topics like her favorite holiday drink, memories of her early days at D.C. holiday parties, favorite musical genre, favorite Wisconsin restaurants, favorite places to travel, and the backstory on the airing of grievances with Christopher Bedford. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this special episode, Emily Jashinsky takes you behind the scenes of some of our most memorable interviews and how they came to be. After Party launched on June 23, the day after the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and our very first guest was Tucker Carlson. Emily also shares moments from a Megyn Kelly discussion on Pam Bondi and Epstein, Matt Taibbi breaking news on Brennan and Comey, Mike Benz’s take on the Biden DOJ’s efforts to destroy the GOP, and the Adam Carolla comments about Ellen DeGeneres that went viral. Emily wraps up the show with a message of thanks to all our viewers and listeners. See you all soon! Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky takes on a series of thoughtful and challenging questions about our culture right now. She addresses how we should deal with people like Nick Fuentes vs. maintaining a discourse with those on the left who also have extreme views. Emily also discusses the importance of forgiveness, cancel culture, thoughts on Batya Ungar-Sargon saying she doesn’t buy into the narrative of rampant antisemitism in America, how integration is different in the U.S. vs. Europe, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky opens the show with an explainer of stories in the news that she believes Democrats need to be wary of heading into the 2026 midterms. She shows the powerful moment when Nicki Minaj has an awkward flub with Erika Kirk and Kirk’s graceful reaction, Minaj’s powerful message to girls everywhere that got Vice President JD Vance’s attention, plus JD Vance and Jasmine Crockett’s war of words, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lashing out on the Somali story, and Hunter Biden talking immigration. Emily then has fun playing the outgoing D.C. police chief’s meltdown. Next Emily is joined by renowned political scientist and New York Times bestselling author, Charles Murray to discuss his new book, “Taking Religion Seriously.” They discuss his gradual, intellectually driven journey from secularism to belief in God and Christianity, how science impacted his experience, and his message to skeptical intellectuals. Emily wraps up the show with a look at Dave Chappelle’s criticism of Israel and how he slammed Bill Maher in a new Netflix special, the stomach-churning new Epstein files, why Elise Stefanik really exited the New York Governor’s race, and more. PreBorn: Help save a baby go to https://PreBorn.com/Emily or call 855-601-2229. PDS Debt: You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/EMILY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily answers some serious questions about major events in the news right now. Among them, her position on military strikes, the war on drugs, Venezuela, and narcoterrorism. She also dives into Time Magazine naming the architects of AI as 2025 “Person of the Year” and the future of the magazine industry. Emily also answers a great question on the importance of ‘prestige’ awards in the age of AI, plus the use of biometrics. She rounds out this episode talking about her plans for Christmas break and what she loves to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Tom Bevan, Co-Founder & President of RealClearPolitics and Co-Host of RealClearPolitics on The Megyn Kelly Channel on SiriusXM 111, to discuss President Trump’s primetime address that was teased as a possible announcement of military action in Venezuela, but it turned out the President focused on his list of first-year accomplishments including the economy, crime, and immigration. The conversation then turns to AOC and if she’s a viable contender for the 2028 Democratic nomination. Emily and Tom also discuss a pair of sensational hearings: one involving Fani Willis in Georgia and the other connected to free speech and the media. They also talk about the recent fight between Jillian Michaels and Wajahat Ali, and the viral article in Compact Magazine on DEI and how it shut out white men. Emily wraps up the show with an in-depth look at the Trump administration’s escalating military posture toward Venezuela and why they need to be upfront with the American people about their plans. PreBorn: Help save a baby go to https://PreBorn.com/Emily or call 855-601-2229. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY Unplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/EMILY and order your UP phone today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, Host of "Batya!" on News Nation, and they open with a discussion on the horrendous terror attack in Australia and discuss rising claims of antisemitism here at home. Batya explains why she believes America is fundamentally different than Europe and Australia and rejects fearmongering about antisemitism in the U.S., citing everyday assimilation, strong Jewish–Muslim coexistence, and Americans’ instinctive protection of Jewish neighbors. They also respond to Bari Weiss’s warning about social-media–driven conspiracy thinking, if the panic is largely caused by bots, niche audiences, and content monetization. Then the conversation turns to Democratic failures on immigration and Tim Dillon’s blunt critique of job competition. Next Emily and Batya discuss the backlash to President Trump’s post about the murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Trump’s inability to rise to the occasion during some somber moments, and why his norm-breaking appeals to voters when it comes to other issues. They also touch on new reporting Kamala Harris is eyeing another White House run, the 2026 Senate campaign, and Leslie Jones’ comments about ICE. Emily ends the show with a heartfelt look at the pivotal scene between Archie Bunker and Michael Stivic on “All in the Family” and contrasts the show’s hard-earned unity with today’s hyper-polarized culture. Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Unplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/EMILY and order your UP phone today! Vandy Crisps: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY & using code AFTERPARTY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky takes questions about covering The White House, her first time in the Oval Office and Briefing Room, and she explains why it’s good the press corps is not too big. She also details her recent debate with Ryan Grim against Reason’s Robby Soave and Elizabeth Nolan Brown on the value of Big Tech and dives into the question about whether there will be a resurgence of liberal Republicans or progressive conservatives. Emily also answers some questions about why she thinks you can separate art from controversial artists , “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” her work-out routine, and discusses one of her close friends (and “After Party” guest) Chris Bedford’s amazing cocktail skills, and more… Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Maureen Callahan, Host of "The Nerve with Maureen Callahan," and they open with a discussion about the phony scandal involving the Golden Globes and conservative podcasts, explaining how the award shows really work. Then the conversation turns to Sydney Sweeney’s ultra-sanitized PR statement responding to backlash over her American Eagle ad, entertainment journalists’ desperate attempts to win over celebrities, and what’s going on between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively. Next Emily and Maureen take on the sad story of Meghan Markle and her estranged father and Maureen then reveals the sick story that’s being discussed behind the scenes, plus the new Netflix docuseries, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” and RFKJ’s latest Olivia Nuzzi drama. Emily rounds out the show with a look at Texas Rep Jasmine Crockett’s ‘narcissistic’ Senate campaign, and why Americans need to worry that U.K.-style mass tracking could be coming to a city near you.Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY PreBorn: Help save a baby go to https://PreBorn.com/Emily or call 855-601-2229 Unplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/EMILY and order your UP phone today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Mark Halperin, Editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of “Next Up with Mark Halperin.” The show opens with a look at Texas Rep Jasmine Crockett’s video filled with attacks from President Trump to announce her U.S. Senate campaign, her Democratic and Republican rivals, whether she has a real chance to win, and if her candidacy actually hurts her party’s national image. They also discuss podcaster Jennifer Welch’s harsh rhetoric and attacks on Erika Kirk, and Tim Pool’s comment saying Charlie Kirk’s death may be the most effective political assassination in our history because of what it’s doing to the right, Turning Point USA, and Republican chances in the midterms. Then Emily and Mark take up the topic of Jimmy Kimmel’s new deal with ABC, Georgia Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s combative interview with “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl, and President Trump’s takedown of CBS. Emily rounds out the show with a look at the viral confrontation between Tish Hyman and California Rep Ro Khanna and how Khanna failed the litmus test when it comes addressing the issue of biological men in women’s spaces. PreBorn: Help save a baby go to https://PreBorn.com/Emily or call 855-601-2229. PDS Debt: You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/EMILY Unplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/EMILY and order your UP phone today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky answers listener questions about covering the Trump administration, how she plans her questions, the Trump tariffs, if she would consider a Trump insult a journalistic accomplishment, and thoughts on Rep Elise Stefanik’s race for NY Governor. Emily also offers thoughts on Jennifer Welch and her role on the left, and why she’s both fascinated and repulsed by the Olivia Nuzzi story. Emily dives into questions involving recent “After Party” topics including the Minnesota fraud story, assimilation, what she’s learned from guests like Rachel Bovard, Inez Stepman, Sean Davis, and Megyn Kelly. Emily also answers some fun questions about the story behind “After Party’s” theme music, her favorite Arrested Development moment, her top scary movie, why history is both important and complicated, and she responds to an amazing email from a young mom and former leftie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Bridget Phetasy, Host of “Dumpster Fire” and writer of the “Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy” Substack. They start the conversation with a quick discussion of Bridget’s background and how she made a career from Twitter that led to writing for major publications and her own show. They discuss the good and bad of social media, how it can distort reality, and why it’s important to learn how to distinguish real vs fake news. Emily and Bridget then have a conversation about the spectacle that is the Olivia Nuzzi/Ryan Lizza debacle – and if what Lizza is doing really is ‘revenge porn’ as Nuzzi alleges. They also react to a new FIRE survey showing nearly half of U.S. college students believe “words can be violence,” and how colleges are incentivizing victimhood with a discussion on a recent article in “The Atlantic” showing the share of students at selective universities who qualify for ‘disability’ accommodations has grown at a breathtaking pace. Emily and Bridget also discuss the trouble with Hollywood, Ellen DeGeneres’ reported about-face and plans to return to the U.S., Gen Z’s confusion around sex, and the troubling Ozempic craze. Emily rounds out the show with a stunning breakdown of the new “Drop Site” reporting that the UK Prime Minister’s allies ran a secret campaign to harm U.S. journalism outlets with the help of an NBC Unit.PDS Debt: You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/EMILY PreBorn: Help save a baby go to https://PreBorn.com/Emily or call 855-601-2229. Vandy Crisps: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY & using code AFTERPARTY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emily Jashinsky is joined by Sean Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of “The Federalist,” to discuss America’s assimilation problem on the heels of a New York Times report “How Fraud Swamped Minnesota’s Social Services System on Tim Walz’s Watch.” They also discuss why it shouldn’t be surprising, the deadly National Guard shooting, Christmas celebrations being overrun by pro-Palestinian protesters, and an unhinged rant by Wajahat Ali. They also take up Jennifer Welch’s attacks against Stephen and Katie Miller, the Cracker Barrel CEO’s emotional sit-down with Glenn Beck, plus The Federalist’s report from Margot Cleveland, “New Docs Reveal Jack Smith Intentionally Violated Congressional Republicans’ Constitutional Rights.” Then Emily addresses the scandal that has D.C. tongues wagging, and why the disgusting details in the Ryan Lizza, Olivia Nuzzi, and RFK Jr. scandal coupled with the split of the NY Time’s Modern Love couple signals a moral decay among media elites. Cozy Earth: Slow down and recharge with Cozy Earth’s luxurious Bamboo Sheets and Bubble Cuddle Blanket—order by December 12 for Christmas delivery and use code EMILY at https://CozyEarth.com for up to 40% off. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky opens with thoughts about Black Friday then answers your questions on topics including Thanksgiving food, and the government agencies that need consolidation. She also discusses the recent Helen Andrews article on women in the workforce, online weirdness from the right, authors and books she recommends, thoughts about having conversations with figures like Tommy Robinson, and what’s happening with Candace Owens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.




SO much truth in this episode!!! I have been nodding in agreement throughout!! I love what you do, Emily and have to wait a week so I can binge at work 😁! I believe you and I would be good friends, my dear, and I'm from Indiana (but have been in Killinois for 16 years 🤮) so we would get each other. 😁😁 Much love, Lori
ana does have a great ass
30:00 I can't listen to this lying guest anymore
2019, Lincoln night dinner he spoke at in Spokane WA is the only time I was near this man, and what I've seen on social media since. I've been crying off and on for over a week now.