After Party with Emily Jashinsky

Ana Kasparian, executive producer and host at The Young Turks, joins to unpack media missteps and motive-driven coverage. They debate the Colbert/CBS controversy and corporate news incentives. Conversation jumps to Stephen A. Smith’s messaging versus identity politics, YouTube’s rise, NYC homelessness policy shifts, and surprising revelations from the Epstein documents.

Hadley Heath Manning, Senior Fellow at Independent Women and author of the Dating Decade report, explores young adults’ shifting relationship patterns. She discusses the prolonged “dating decade,” why many women are drawn to erotic Wuthering Heights–style media, and how culture, religion, and economic factors shape marriage, parenting, and mental-health trends among young liberal women.

Wide-ranging Q&A covering politics, immigration, and whether candidates should moderate to win. Conversation touches on the Epstein emails and concerns about reporting. Cultural moments get airtime: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl set, Puerto Rico, and when monoculture faded. Career tips for young journalists, networking advice, and a lighthearted round on food, travel fantasies, and nostalgia for Dawson’s Creek.

Lionel Shriver, award-winning author, discusses her new novel and media framing of immigration. Sarah Bedford, investigations editor, covers Fulton County election issues and media accountability. Christopher Bedford, senior politics editor and author, analyzes chaotic Capitol hearings and DOJ developments. They trade sharp takes on protests, ICE data stories, and the spectacle of modern political theater.

Peter Schweizer, investigative author and president of the Government Accountability Institute, joins to discuss weaponized migration and networks allegedly coordinating anti-ICE protests. He also covers Epstein’s media rehabilitation and elite ties. The conversation shifts to Super Bowl culture: Bad Bunny, a conservative halftime alternative, and how these clashes reveal cultural fragmentation.

Listeners ask about Minnesota confrontations, sanctuary jurisdictions, and how local cooperation with ICE really works. Discussion covers media narratives, legacy outlets versus podcasts, and why people FOIA their own records. Legal risks around Don Lemon and Tim Walz are debated. Pop culture notes include Tolkien, Billie Eilish, and thoughts on introversion and favorite intellectuals.

Tom Bevan, co‑founder and president of RealClearPolitics, joins to dissect why The Washington Post is struggling and his tongue‑in‑cheek offer to buy it. They unpack newsroom culture, digital pivots, and why RCP now links less to the Post. Other segments cover the Tongva response to Billie Eilish’s ‘stolen land’ remark and debates over immigration enforcement and political messaging.

Brittany Xavier, digital creator known for fashion and culture commentary, breaks down Grammys fashion, celebrity activism, and backstage hypocrisy. Marjorie Dannenfelser, pro‑life organizer and SBA List president, discusses abortion drugs, FDA scrutiny, and 2026 midterm strategy. They dive into cancel‑culture fallout from the Epstein files, celebrity virtue signaling, and Chris Cuomo’s questionable apology.

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.