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Emily Jashinsky and Elizabeth Nolan Brown of Reason magazine discuss the viral Ballerina Farm discussion and modern feminism.
Emily Jashinsky and James Billot examine Piers Morgan and Andrew Tate's viral interview on the UK riots.
On this week’s bonus episode, I answered some fascinating questions about socialism, my own political background, and even the movie Mean Girls. It was tons of fun to talk through your ideas and I can’t wait to do it again soon.
Emily and James discuss the demise of “The Squad,” as another member lost re-election on Tuesday. They watch Andrew Tate’s interview on Piers Morgan and explore Tim Walz’s specific strain of Lutheranism. Emily explains why Tim Walz will fail to connect with rural voters. Elizabeth Nolan Brown joins the show to analyze feminist critiques of Ballerina Farms and Usha Vance.
Emily discusses Donald Trump's recent campaign fumbles, Lee Fang's analysis of the former president's campaign, and Trump's recent shift away from "populist" messages.
Emily and James discuss Tucker Carlson's recent appearance on the popular commentary podcast Red Scare hosted by Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova.
Emily and James discuss Elon Musk and Keir Starmer's feud on X over free speech, "disinformation," and the surrounding debate on immigration and recent violence in the UK.
Emily interviews Tim Miller of The Bulwark. Tim makes the "conservative case" for Kamala Harris.
In a surprising political move, Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, sparking intense reactions from both sides of the political aisle. Walz, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, brings a unique blend of moderate appeal and progressive policies, making him a strategic pick to balance Harris's California liberalism. His support in rural Minnesota, combined with his strong stances on gun control, abortion rights, and transgender healthcare, makes him a controversial but intriguing choice. Will Walz help Harris win over key swing states, or will this decision deepen political divides?
Emily and James explore Kamala Harris's vice presidential pick, Red Scare hosting Tucker Carlson, and Elon Musk's feud with Keir Starmer. I also take a look at how Trump is botching his re-election campaign, just not in the way most people think. Plus Tim Miller of the Bulwark joins the show to outline the conservative case for Kamala Harris.
Emily and James explore Trump's wild Wednesday interview, a study on teen misery, and the Southport tragedy. Emily shares an interview with the head of Project 2025, Kevin Roberts. Jennifer Sey and Michele Tafoya break down the politicization of the Olympics.
For UnHerd subscribers only: Emily shares her story of being behind the camera to create the recently unearthed clip making news nationwide, in which J.D. Vance purports to support Project 2025.
Due to popular demand: For UnHerd subscribers only, Emily recounts the infamous story teased in the premiere episode about when two colleagues, fresh from London came to Washington and bought a table saw (on Instacart!) all in the name of building the Undercurrents set.
Emily Jashinsky and James Billot explore the "White Dudes" and "Karens" for Kamala movements, a shocking new gender divide, and recent comments on Christianity from Peter Thiel. James leads a deep dive into the election chaos in Venezuela. Emily breaks down the 25th Amendment scandal. Delano Squires offers a nuanced take on the horrific shooting of Sonya Massey.
Delano Squires explains what both the left and the right are getting wrong about the tragic shooting of Sonya Massey
Emily and James analyze Netanyahu's chaotic visit to Capitol Hill, dive into the weird world of AI dating, break down the attacks on right wing tech bros, and look at a new study on COVID masking. Emily explains why Republican attacks on cat ladies are counterproductive. Lee Fang joins the show for an in-depth look at Kamala Harris's history.
Undercurrents is the brand new news show brought to you by UnHerd. Every episode we uncover the stories and ideas taking place beneath the surface — either not well covered by the establishment media, or covered without the analysis and details you need to better understand the world.
Emily weighs in on what JD Vance got right-and what he got wrong-in his infamous “cat lady” jab at Kamala Harris
Independent journalist Lee Fang does a deep dive into how Kamala Harris rose to power in California, and what it tells us about how she might govern.
James and Emily discuss the left’s deep divide on Israel and why it led to chaos at Union Station amid Netanyahu’s visit to DC this week.
James and Emily break down an important new study out of Germany
James and Emily explain the new attacks on Elon Musk and other major tech giants who’ve recently offered support to Donald Trump
James and Emily explore the rapid rise of AI boyfriends
