After Party with Emily Jashinsky “Happy Hour”: The MAGA Iran Split, Talarico’s Odd Theology, and Clinton Depositions: Emily Answers YOUR Questions
Mar 6, 2026
A rapid Q&A tour of politics, faith and media. Discussion covers why legacy outlets avoid the SAVE Act and splits in conservative opinion on Iran. There are takes on Cold War lessons, whether lawmakers should live in dorm-style housing, and debates over a politician’s theological framing. Local crime reporting, Clinton depositions, news curation without doomscrolling, and how the West can survive also come up.
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Why Journalists Avoid The SAVE Act
- Legacy media self-censored on the SAVE Act due to Biden-era pressure, Big Tech alignment, and fear of being labeled conspiracy theorists.
- Emily Jashinsky cites The Federalist's experience and Molly Hemingway's Rigged research showing coordinated efforts by figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Mark Elias.
Cold War Lessons Shape Iran Coverage
- The Iran conflict coverage reflects unaddressed Cold War failures and the temptation to repeat past proxy mistakes like arming militant groups.
- Emily warns of parallels to arming Mujahideen and unpredictable blowback, citing textbooks with radical content resurfacing years later.
Make Congress Live Together To Improve Governance
- Consider structural reforms to Congress to restore camaraderie and reduce barriers for ordinary candidates, like centralized housing or dorm-style residences.
- Emily argues dorms would equalize costs, reduce office-sleeping, and rebuild social trust among members.
