After Party with Emily Jashinsky Why Kids Can’t Handle Free Speech, Celeb Body Image Cope, and Clickbait Rage, with Bridget Phetasy
Dec 4, 2025
This conversation features Bridget Phetasy, a writer, comedian, and host known for her sharp cultural commentary. They dive into the impact of social media on reality and the importance of discerning truth from misinformation. Bridget also critiques the Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza drama, discussing journalistic ethics. They explore the troubling perception among college students that words can be violence, alongside the surge in disability accommodations. Lastly, they tackle the Ozempic craze and its implications on body image and celebrity culture.
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Twitter Was Her Gateway To Media
- Bridget Phetasy traced her writing career from quitting substances to getting hooked on Twitter and finding editors there.
- Twitter/X led to gigs at Playboy, The Federalist, The Spectator, and launching her podcast Dumpster Fire.
Algorithms Amplify Emotive Outrage
- Social platforms like X program for virality, favoring strongest emotional responses and polarizing discourse.
- Regular users mistake amplified online trends for broad public opinion, skewing real-world behavior.
Schedule A Digital Sabbath
- Do take intentional breaks from your phone and online feeds to reconnect with in-person communities.
- Build a weekly 'Sabbath' of disconnection to reduce polarization and regain perspective.
