

Doomscroll 32: Emily Jashinsky
17 snips Oct 6, 2025
Emily Jashinsky, a political commentator and co-host of Breaking Points, delves into the evolving factions of the American right, exploring trends from Fusionism to populist movements. She critiques the Democrats' missteps and discusses young men's political shifts, especially regarding free speech. Jashinsky highlights generational differences in attitudes toward Israel and media authenticity while examining the role of deindustrialization in fueling populism. The conversation also touches on the impact of modernity on cultural narratives and societal issues like gambling.
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Cultural Hegemony Vs Economic Power
- Emily Jashinsky argues progressive cultural hegemony captured major cultural institutions while leaving economic power intact.
- She says affluent leftists seized cultural production but lacked interest or ability to seize economic means of production.
Podcasters Reshape Youth Politics
- Jashinsky thinks the rightward drift among young men may continue but it's uneven across issues like free speech and Israel.
- She highlights that platforms and podcasters can rapidly reshape youth political sympathies.
Managerial Class As New Elite
- Burnham's managerial-revolution idea inspired young right intellectuals to see a new elite seizing cultural production.
- Jashinsky says that diagnosis fueled antitrust and cultural reaction on the right though Burnham may be losing steam.