Sohrab Ahmari

Emily Jashinsky, host of the Undercurrents channel and White House reporter, joins Sohrab Ahmari, UnHerd's US Editor, to delve into the chilling aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They discuss the impact of this event on American politics, highlighting fears of escalating violence and the breakdown of civil debate. The guests explore potential government crackdowns and the intertwining of social media with extremist ideologies, emphasizing the urgent need for open dialogue amid a polarized climate.

Sohrab Ahmari, a conservative journalist and editor at Unheard, delves into the controversial merger between Hewlett-Packard and Juniper Networks, shedding light on backdoor deals within the Justice Department. He discusses the implications for antitrust policy under a potential second Trump administration and the threats faced by populist reformers. The conversation also touches on the opaque nature of political and corporate relationships, raising concerns about the future of competition and the neglect of class analysis in political discourse.

Sohrab Ahmari, editor, journalist, and co-founder of Compact Magazine, joins the conversation to dissect the betrayal of economic populism within the MAGA movement. The chat dives into Stephen Miller's false claims about Trump's hate speech codes and their implications for free speech at universities. Ahmari also analyzes the internecine struggles over antitrust issues and foreign policy, highlighting the growing divide among conservatives and the shifting dynamics in American politics around corporate influence and populism.