After Party with Emily Jashinsky FBI Secrets Revealed, WaPo Hemorrhages Staff, & NYT’s Need for Fake Words, with Talcott & Klavan
Jul 31, 2025
Shelby Talcott, a White House Correspondent for Semafor, sheds light on the intriguing findings from the Trump-Russia investigation and discusses behind-the-scenes dynamics of the Trump administration. Spencer Klavan, an Associate Editor of the Claremont Review of Books, critiques a thought-provoking New York Times article on emotional labor in masculinity. They explore changing societal norms, the impact of media on modern friendships, and the challenges currently facing major news outlets. Expect sharp insights and engaging banter!
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
FBI Burn Bags Revealing Secrets
- Kash Patel discovered sensitive Trump-Russia probe documents in secret FBI burn bags.
- The administration is using this as a political tool while digging deeper into the origins of the probe.
Political Utility of Obama Probe
- The Trump team sees political advantage in pushing investigations targeting Obama and Democrats.
- They deliberately keep the story alive to energize the base amidst Epstein controversies.
Epstein Case Breeds Internal Friction
- Despite cooperating on the Obama investigation, MAGA figures harbor deep resentment over Epstein case mismanagement.
- These tensions might threaten future collaboration within the Trump administration team.
