After Party with Emily Jashinsky

Israel-Hamas Deal Details, Civil War Potential, Unhinged Katie Porter, and CHILLING Supreme Court Plot, with Rod Dreher and Evita Duffy-Alfonso

Oct 9, 2025
Rod Dreher, an insightful author known for his thoughts on cultural trends, discusses the rising tensions in the West, touching on multiculturalism and historical parallels to potential civil unrest. He warns about the ethical implications of AI and sparks interest in the spiritual revival among youth. Evita Duffy-Alfonso, an independent journalist, dives into TikTok's addictive algorithms and the declining trust in media. They also dissect Katie Porter's dramatic interview and celebrate the emotional depth of anime, contrasting it with recent Disney films.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Gaza Gambit Could Be Historic

  • Emily frames Trump's announcement as a potentially singular diplomatic achievement if the phased Gaza deal holds.
  • She and sources stress the high-stakes gamble Palestinians made by "trusting Trump's word."
ANECDOTE

Spain's 1930s As A Cautionary Tale

  • Rod recounts Spain's 1930s pendulum politics as a template for how polarization can spiral into war.
  • He uses conversations in Europe to show public fear and preemptive retreat strategies among some observers.
ADVICE

Build Local, Trustworthy Communities

  • Dreher recommends building local communities with shared morals to increase resilience in crises.
  • He suggests geographic retreat or having trusted places to go if societal breakdown occurs.
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