After Party with Emily Jashinsky

Mark Halperin, Editor-in-chief of Two Way and host of Next Up with Mark Halperin, joins the discussion on CBS's unexpected multimillion-dollar settlement with President Trump. They dissect the corporate media's hidden agendas and the troubling impact on public perception. Halperin also addresses the political undercurrents shaping current news narratives. The conversation takes a turn to pop culture, critiquing Charlize Theron's public persona and how it reflects broader generational shifts and cultural controversies.

Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of *Second Class*, critiques the rise of Zohran Mamdani in political circles for prioritizing economic issues over identity politics. She discusses the working class's shared interests across party lines and the failings of elite agendas. David Leonhardt, of the New York Times, dives into the center-left's disconnect and Mamdani's political savvy, while Emily Jashinsky reflects on a cultural vibe shift, questioning whether elitist values resonate with today's youth.

Emily Jashinsky kicks off After Party #2 by discussing "Daddy" Donald Trump's consequential NATO meeting. Then Senator Rand Paul joins the party to discuss the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the intelligence leaks we're seeing in the press, the status of the "Big Beautiful Bill" and the "wimpy" spending cuts, and more. Then Alex Thompson, co-author of "Original Sin," joins to discuss the Biden inner circle vs. House GOP, the truth about the Biden autopen, the Zohran Mamdani victory in NYC, and more. And Emily closes out the party with her take on why Mamdani's win in the primary should be a wake-up call for the left, and the corollaries to the MAGA movement.

Tucker Carlson, host of the Tucker Carlson Show, shares his take on Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran, critiquing political figures he deems 'buffoons.' Joining him are Inez Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum and Rachel Bovard from the Conservative Partnership Institute. They delve into the complexities of Trump's foreign policy, the challenges of identity politics, and Michelle Obama's candid comments about her husband. The discussion also addresses men's marginalization in society and the disconnect in political narratives.

From news to pop culture, join Emily Jashinsky for a fun, big picture, conversation you won't find anywhere else.