After Party with Emily Jashinsky

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.

Victor Davis Hanson, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, shares his insights on the recent election results, analyzing the implications of Mamdani's socialist influences and the resilience of Democratic voters. He critiques the Republican strategy, highlighting how shutdown chaos and messaging failures led to losses. The conversation dives into aligning affordability with cultural messaging for the GOP's 2026 focus. Hanson also discusses the controversies within conservative circles and why figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene resonate with many voters.

Mark Hemingway, a Senior Writer at RealClearInvestigations, discusses the media's silence on the "Arctic Frost" scandal and controversial political investigations, highlighting significant surveillance concerns. Digital creator Brittany Xavier shares her insights on authenticity in influencer culture, the evolving landscape of social media, and her candid conversations with public health figures. They also delve into Hollywood's shift to the right, exemplified by figures like Jennifer Lawrence, reflecting wider changes in political expression among celebrities.

This discussion dives into the Republican party's shifting relationship with labor unions and touches on the disconnect both parties have with the working class. It reflects on Emily's experience with Megyn Kelly, her skepticism about AI, and her critique of legacy media. The podcast explores Erika Kirk's public act of forgiveness and addresses contentious topics like female pastors and political Israel. Listeners also get a lighthearted take on Emily's favorite characters from 'The Lord of the Rings' and her favorite Housewife, Sonja Morgan.

Billy Hallowell, a journalist and author focused on the supernatural, joins to explore a range of fascinating topics. He discusses why churches often avoid the supernatural and how younger generations are turning to these themes amidst cultural relativism. Hallowell warns against the dangers of dabbling in the occult and draws connections between UFO sightings and demonic activity. They also touch on the increasing brutality of Halloween imagery, the risks of AI potentially enabling demonic influence, and the rising interest in true crime and supernatural media.

Emily Jashinsky is joined by Semafor White House Correspondent Shelby Talcott to discuss speculation President Trump could seek a third term and the new report that says the Trump administration’s Venezuelan boat strikes are justified. Then Emily is joined by Andrew Klavan, host of "The Andrew Klavan Show" and author of the brand-new book “After That, the Dark.” The pair have an in-depth conversation about how Hollywood and publishing try to prevent white men from making a living, they also dive into Tucker Carlson’s new interview with Nick Fuentes, the troubles facing young men in America and how they can overcome them, why the left has gotten so much wrong, and more.  Then Emily takes a hilarious look at former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s terrible book tour, and why former Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent interview may be even worse. Emily also discusses the new interview with American Eagle’s Chief Marketing Officer who explained the company’s brilliant strategy to ignore the haters. Emily wraps up the show with a behind the scenes look at The Megyn Kelly Live tour. Unplugged: Switching is simple, Visit https://Unplugged.com/EMILY  and order your UP phone today! Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/PARTY  & use code PARTY for 15% off your first order. 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.