After Party with Emily Jashinsky “Bad Guy” Comey, Rowling Fires Back at Watson, and NYT Lies About Charlie Kirk, with Mark Halperin
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Sep 30, 2025 
Mark Halperin, Editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of 'Next Up,' joins to dissect Trump’s peace efforts and potential Nobel implications. He critiques James Comey’s media treatment while defending Charlie Kirk against Ta-Nehisi Coates' harsh label. Mark humorously analyzes Kamala Harris' awkward book tour and shares surprising thoughts on Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's split. Emily provides a critical breakdown of a New York Times article on Kirk, and they delve into J.K. Rowling's fierce response to Emma Watson, exploring themes of class and privilege.
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Trump's Pragmatic Yet Compromised Diplomacy
- Trump-era diplomacy on the Gaza plan mixes conventional shuttle diplomacy with Trump-specific personnel choices.
- The involvement of Jared Kushner and private interests raises legitimacy concerns despite possible diplomatic gains.
Why Trump Won't 'Be The Sucker'
- Mark Halperin observes Trump's guiding principle: don't be the sucker who underuses presidential power.
- That explains Trump's readiness to use the office for personal and political advantage, in Halperin's view.
Comey: Ethical Failings, Weak Indictment
- Halperin calls James Comey ethically compromised despite media adulation and doubts the thin indictment will hold.
- He fears politicized prosecution but believes Comey deserved public censure for leaking and rule-breaking.