After Party with Emily Jashinsky The Fall of the Gatekeepers: From Schlossberg and the Kennedys, to Bravo Influencers, with Maureen Callahan
Aug 26, 2025
Maureen Callahan, host of The Nerve and a cultural commentator, joins to dissect the fading mystique of the Kennedy family and the curious rise of Jack Schlossberg's political aspirations. They discuss Carole Radziwill’s struggle to remain relevant in today’s influencer-dominated media landscape. The conversation also delves into how reality TV has shifted from genuine storytelling to scripted entertainment. Finally, they explore generational divides, with Gen Z's yearning for offline experiences amidst the overwhelming digital world.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Gatekeepers Losing Control
- Emily argues Trump's firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook reflects a broader decline of institutional gatekeepers.
- She links the move to class politics and a push to make agencies responsive to elected officials.
Media Protected JFK
- Maureen recounts media complicity shielding JFK's misconduct, citing reporters who socialized with him and buried stories.
- She references pulled ABC segments and other suppressed investigations as examples.
Platform Personas Trump Substance
- Maureen and Emily portray Jack Schlossberg as a symbol of new-era celebrity shaped by algorithms and platform incentives.
- They argue his gimmicky persona and platform-driven stunts reveal how social media reshapes political performance.
