Undercurrents

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Zaid Jilani joins Emily to weigh in on the Trump administration’s decision to pull $400 million of federal funding from Columbia University and arrest a recent graduate over allegations of support for Hamas. Jilani argues the right could jeopardize its own political goals by cracking down on critics of Israel. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/undercurrents to get a 14-day free trial and start protecting your data — because if you don’t, who will?Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Will Chamberlain, senior counsel at the Article III Project, joins Emily to break down the conservative argument against the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on foreign aid. Chamberlain makes the case that Trump will ultimately win as the battle progresses. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily reacts to Gavin Newsom’s podcast discussion with Charlie Kirk. Newsom’s decision to launch the podcast and engage with his critics, Emily says, is a promising sign for Democrats.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Jonathan Lubecky, a combat veteran who advocates for his fellow soldiers, joins Emily to explain why news of sweeping cuts to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs might not be a disaster. Lubecky cautions that both Democrats and Republicans should be careful about treating veterans as political props right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily reacts to Jay Bhattacharya’s Senate confirmation hearing to run the NIH. Bhattacharya answered questions about his perspective on the pandemic and performed well, despite facing harsh criticism from Anthony Fauci and others in 2020.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily reacts to Trump’s joint address to Congress from Capitol Hill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Slavoj Zizek joins Emily to explain his position on the blowup between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Zizek argues it’s actually Trump who should be thanking Zelensky, not the other way around. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily explains why Americans are right to be upset with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his allies who’ve criticized President Trump and Vice President Vance after their public fight at the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Daniel McCarthy joins Emily to argue that after his disastrous public meeting with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky should no longer lead Ukraine. McCarthy weighs in on whether Zelensky should face voters at the ballot box or be forced to step down.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Batya Ungar-Sargon, a sharp journalist and commentator, dives into the drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, linking it to deeper themes of sex, class, and feminism. She explains how this feud reflects broader cultural conversations shaped by the Me Too movement and the influence of social media. The discussion includes the role of citizen engagement in reshaping narratives and scrutinizing Hollywood power dynamics, while also unpacking the media's biases in portraying this high-profile controversy.