After Party with Emily Jashinsky

Emily shares her take on Black Friday shopping trends and debates which Thanksgiving side dishes should be discarded, favoring heartier options over salads. She discusses a thought-provoking essay on women in the workforce, while also exploring the unsettling aspects of right-wing online culture. Book recommendations abound, including influential reads on faith and history. Plus, Emily reflects on the importance of engaging with controversial figures in conversation and emphasizes the need for conservatism to uphold human dignity.

Rachel Bovard, Vice President at the Conservative Partnership Institute, and Inez Stepman, Legal Analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, join for a lively discussion. They explore polls revealing young women's declining happiness, juxtaposed with their love for America. Inez shares heartfelt immigrant family Thanksgiving stories, highlighting gratitude for freedoms. The trio also chats about Thanksgiving wines, festive cocktails, and tips for navigating political discussions at the dinner table, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and respect.

Scott Jennings, a political commentator and host of The Scott Jennings Show, dives into the themes of his new book, discussing how Donald Trump fights entrenched institutions for Western civilization. He reveals intriguing behind-the-scenes insights from his time on CNN, including a tense encounter regarding racism and his strong views on Hunter Biden's laptop. They also explore the unique coalition Trump built, the media's influence on politics, and Jennings' take on Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation. The conversation wraps up with a critique of a New York Times identity theft story.

This discussion dives into the allure of small towns and the longing for simplicity amidst career ambitions. Emily highlights the importance of pragmatism in U.S. foreign policy, referencing recent diplomatic moves like the Saudi Crown Prince's visit. She shares insights on navigating family dynamics during politically charged holidays and the significance of faith. With a lighthearted touch, Emily cracks jokes about her Olivia Nuzzi impression and reflects on America's evolving drinking culture, making the conversation both thought-provoking and entertaining.

Joining Emily is Matt Taibbi, journalist and editor-in-chief of Racket News, who delves into the explosive release of the Epstein files. He draws parallels between the current coverage and the Russiagate saga. The discussion shifts to Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett’s controversial ties to Epstein and her uneasy encounter with Taibbi. They also touch on Larry Summers’ cringe-worthy remarks about his own Epstein emails. Taibbi warns about the economic risks of the AI boom and critiques elite corruption. Finally, Jasmine Crockett's blunder in misidentifying a donor named Epstein adds a touch of humor.

Evita Duffy-Alfonso, an independent journalist known for her insights on high-profile investigations, joins to discuss troubling emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein and the implications of their release. They delve into online radicalization, examining the shocking behaviors of individuals involved in recent assassination plots. Evita also explores the rise of conservatism among youth and the potential links between online culture and identity issues. The conversation wraps up with a look at the cultural backlash surrounding notable figures in the media.

On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily answers your questions including thoughts about the Heritage Foundation leaks, who can fill the vacuum left by Charlie Kirk, and what’s going on with Candace Owens.  She also answers cultural questions about the church and prosperity gospel and thoughts on deleting social media. Emily also addresses questions about whether the mainstream media will ever go out of business, the end of monoculture, insider trading among members of Congress, the dangers of subsidized loans, the Epstein documents, what Mamdani might do to NYC in terms of refugees, and Thanksgiving travel. Emily also has fun talking about why she loves VEEP, some of her favorite guests, and that candle that freaked Michael Malice out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Malice, author and contrarian commentator, joins the conversation to dissect the latest Jeffrey Epstein document dump and the surprisingly fair media coverage of Trump. They delve into the discontent within the MAGA movement, emphasizing its deep ties to Trump. The discussion shifts to Hasan Piker's troubling praise of China, his appeal to youth, and MSNBC's rebranding missteps. Emily also reveals her insights on the 'Groypers,' challenging the notion of their significant influence among young conservatives.

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online. They open the show with a discussion about the “Arctic Frost” whistleblower revelations and outline allegations that the Biden-era DOJ and FBI conducted sweeping secret surveillance of hundreds of figures in the GOP and conservative movement. Benz explains how this mirrors U.S.-style foreign influence campaigns of the past. They also touch on President Trump’s pardon of alternate electors, take a deep dive into how NGOs operate, and the Cold War tactics that are now at play domestically. Then Emily and Mike discuss how Bill Gates’ pledge of $200 billion to his foundation positions it as a private substitute for U.S. foreign-aid infrastructure, enabling continued influence over global governance programs even as USAID budgets tighten. The two also outline new reporting on a possible suspect in the 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, and Mike makes an impassioned please to release the files. Emily wraps up the show with a clip of Jimmy Kimmel’s wife on the “We Can Do Hard Things” podcast and explains why her complaints about her own family say more about her, her husband, and coastal elites than it does about her family members. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy 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 Unplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/EMILY and order your UP phone today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily kicks off this edition of “Happy Hour” with news about her new Megyn Kelly Wrap Up Show on SiriusXM channel 111. Then she dives into listener questions including thoughts on local politics and why so few people get involved, plus this week’s elections.  She also answers a few questions about the Tucker Carlson-Nick Fuentes interview, why she’s chosen not to discuss it very much, why she doesn’t think she would have interviewed Fuentes herself,  and a key moment from the interview that many people aren’t talking about.  She also discusses the Heritage Foundation controversy, why it’s immoral to label people with terrible names if you don’t have proof if it, her big picture take on Israel, antisemitism, and thoughts on race rhetoric. Emily also dives into the “Arctic Frost” scandal and if she’d cover it on Breaking Points. Emily then takes questions on topics including Jennifer Lawrence and activist movies, affordability and what politicians should be focusing on to lower prices, favorite music, what a SOT is (short for sound on tape), her recent interviews with Billy Hallowell and Brittany Xavier, books she recommends, if there will be backpay for furloughed workers, why she doesn’t love the debate format of some shows, thoughts on abortion laws in the U.S. vs the rest of the world, and why we should talk politics and religion with people we trust. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.