After Party with Emily Jashinsky

Short, punchy takes on political theater, from Rubio’s communication skills to the chaos of mass deportation logistics. Deep dives into Soros-linked influence on local justice and debates over census rules and immigration ideology. Media culture gets scrutiny—Don Lemon, TV collisions, women in media, and D.C. bubble life. Tech concerns pop up too, like data centers, AI impacts, and dystopian car kill switches.

Emily Jashinsky opens up the show with a look at the 2026 midterm cycle and explains that while it may feel like Democrats are gaining momentum, the data shows their advantage is far smaller than it was in 2018. She explains what this all means and if Democrats could underperform. Then Emily is joined by Adam Carolla, host of “The Adam Carolla Show,” to discuss the newly surfaced footage that shows Alex Pretti confronting agents days before his death. They also discuss how elites like Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Colbert, and politicians add fuel to the fire instead of helping to calm matters, and the Ilhan Omar town hall scare. Then the conversation turns to Neil Young’s peace offering to Greenland, Spencer Pratt’s mayoral bid and if Adam would support him, and that Sydney Sweeney lingerie stunt.  Emily wraps up the show with a fun look at the blossoming friendship between President Trump and his self-proclaimed number one fan, Nicki Minaj. Lovebirds Food: Take back your breakfast with Lovebird Cereal. Visit https://lovebirdfoods.com/AFTERPARTY and use code AFTERPARTY for 25% off your first order VanMan: Discover VanMan’s Pearl Eye Cream—real, nutrient-rich ingredients for skin and eye health; visit https://vanman.shop/afterparty and use code AFTERPARTY for 15% off your first order. Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/EMILY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily Jashinsky opens the show with a deep dive into the framing of the current immigration debate, arguing emotional narratives are being used to obscure larger policy failures. Then Emily is joined by Michael Malice, Host of “Your Welcome” and author of “Not Sick of Winning,” They begin with an emotional discussion of Michael’s eulogy for Scott Adams, and Michael shares behind the scenes details about the celebration of Scott’s life, the dark humor, and what he got to take home with him. Then the conversation turns to Minneapolis and the new signs both The White House and local leaders want de-escalation, plus Greg Bovino’s comments that sparked backlash from 2A supporters. They also discuss Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s offensive comparison of U.S. immigration enforcement to what happened to Anne Frank, Jennifer Welch’s viral rant labeling white evangelical Christians as immoral, and Meg Stalter’s video claiming Christian faith demands abolishing ICE, plus the unsealed court documents that suggest the Trump Admin detained a Tufts student and revoked her visa over a opinion piece she wrote. The two also talk about Kanye West’s apology and the cost of public breakdowns. Emily closes out the show with thoughts on the collapse of so-called legacy media “standards.” Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same day funding at https://Cardiff.co/EMILY Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky answers a series of questions about her role in the media landscape. She explains why “After Party” has such a wide range of guests on, including people with opposing views to hers like Cenk Uygur and Krystal Ball. Emily explains how she views her job, why she doesn’t care about the impact her comments have on the right or left, why she’ll talk to anyone who has skepticism of elites and are willing to poke holes in the political establishment, and why she’s conflict adverse. She also answers questions about Europe’s assimilation problem, how we can learn from Europe’s mistakes and why America is so remarkable. Emily also talks about AI data centers and if Big Tech is good or bad. She explains why she gets so annoyed by powerful people who try to co-opt Christianity, why nobody is more obsessed with journalists than other journalists, why postmodern politics will always fail you, and how the ICE story could impact the midterm elections. Emily rounds out the show with some questions about her life in D.C., the most ‘redneck’ thing about her, and her favorite travel spot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, shares his insights on Trump's controversial Greenland deal and questions its economic repercussions. He warns that such rhetoric could destabilize markets amid rising BRICS influence. The conversation shifts to Obama’s potential third term and the evolving media landscape, notably Gayle King’s salary at CBS. They also tackle cancel culture through leaked texts involving celebrities, discussing its impact on public discourse. Finally, they explore Hollywood's transition from a woke era to campy portrayals.

Matthew Spalding, Dean at Hillsdale College and author, shares insights on America's immigration crisis, discussing how citizenship debates reflect deeper national identity issues. Investigative journalist Shane Cashman delves into the controversial rise of AI data centers, highlighting local resistance and the looming surveillance threats posed by tech billionaires. The conversation also critiques Don Lemon's coverage of church disruptions, bringing to light questions about media responsibility and public perception of faith communities.

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky takes up a series of questions about issues in the news including the problems with arguments before the Supreme Court on transgender athletes in sport, media coverage of the Minneapolis shooting, the situation in Iran and Venezuela, and the Trump administration's role. Emily also addresses several questions about the split on the right, discusses when emotionalism and tribalism get the best of people, the aftermath and trauma of Charlie Kirk's assassination, she explains why it's easier to have a strong coalition when you're in the opposition, and she discusses how she stays sane dealing with the news cycle while also being on social media, plus an encouraging new study on Gen Z ditching smart phones.  Emily also tackles great questions from listeners on the importance of local politics and school choice, if Hip Hop is actually conservative, and happiness in America versus other countries. She rounds out the show with some thoughts on Palm Beach, why she prefers TV to movies, her Super Bowl pick, and a beauty tip for having great eyebrows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Max Tani, Media Editor at Semafor & Co-Host of the Mixed Signals podcast, to discuss CBS Evening News’ struggling attempt to relaunch, the myth of media chasing clicks, and Nikki Glaser’s choice to skip some jokes at the Golden Globes. Emily also analyzes legacy media coverage of Scott Adams’ death, as well as a look at a viral clip of Texas Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett calling Texas racist. Emily contrasts it with James Talarico’s messaging. She rounds out the show with a warning about Wegmans use of facial recognition technology and issues a plea to folks on the left and right to consider the bigger picture about the surveillance state. ZBiotics: Visit https://zbiotics.com/AFTERPARTY for 15% off. Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/EMILY to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. CrowdHealth: This Open Enrollment, stop overpaying for health insurance—discover CrowdHealth, the affordable alternative that puts you in control; join today at https://JoinCrowdHealth.com with code AFTERPARTY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Blake Neff, Producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show.” They react to the media coverage surrounding the deadly ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis. Then the conversation turns to the Golden Globes and celebrities like Mark Ruffalo making political statements, why Billy Bob Thornton doesn’t think they should, and Whitney Cummings’ criticism of progressive group think. Emily and Blake also talk about the Golden Globe’s partnering with Polymarket and concerns the prediction market could ultimately influence reality. They also discuss an editorial from “The Washington Post” on transgenders in sports, plus a “Washington Free Beacon” report revealing that Amherst College asked the outlet to blur students’ faces after they performed mock sex acts inside the school’s chapel. Emily rounds out the show with her take on Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers apologizing for discouraging political donations to Texas Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett. CrowdHealth: This Open Enrollment, stop overpaying for health insurance—discover CrowdHealth, the affordable alternative that puts you in control; join today at https://JoinCrowdHealth.com with code AFTERPARTY. Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/AFTERPARTY Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/AFTERPARTY and using code AFTERPARTY  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily dives into a thought-provoking discussion on antisemitism and the perils of definition-inflation. She shares insights on libertarianism, the importance of cautious reactions to events like the Minnesota shooting, and critiques on the rhetoric of public figures like Candace Owens. Exploring the role of social media influencers in politics, she highlights their impact and urges responsible sharing of information. With a mix of optimism for Gen Z and local tips for visiting Washington, this conversation is both enlightening and engaging.