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Robby Soave joins Emily to discuss the Supreme Court’s major decision to hear a case brought by TikTok against a law that would force its sale to a U.S. company or ban the app. This comes as the company faces a January 19 deadline and changing presidential administration.
Tom Rogan shares his reporting on why so many drones are being spotted across the East Coast. Rogan argues it’s “highly likely” that China is behind some of the aircrafts and explains why.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Republican from Alabama, joins Emily to break down his meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his nomination to Donald Trump’s cabinet. Tuberville says RFK Jr. is winning over Republicans, despite his long history of activism as a Democrat.
David Leonhardt of the New York Times breaks down his landmark new report that confirmed Joe Biden oversaw the “largest immigration surge in U.S. history.” Leonhardt, author of the book, Ours Was The Shining Future: The Story Of The American Dream, weighs in on what caused the surge and what could change under Donald Trump.
Mark Lucas, a longtime friend of Pete Hegseth, joins Emily to break down the allegations against Hegseth. Lucas explains why he thinks media coverage is totally wrong and how Hegseth made a comeback on Capitol Hill.
In this premium Sunday episode, Emily explains why Pete Hegseth's battle to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense will likely turn out to be one of the earliest signs of how Donald Trump would govern in his second term.
Emily and James discuss the complicated politics of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE efforts in the middle of the presidential transition. Will Democrats get on board?
Cenk Uygur joins Emily to explain what he’s learned from a “listening tour” of MAGA world, and why he decided to do it. Cenk also explains why he reached out to Elon Musk and what he heard back from Donald Trump Jr.
Madeline Fry Schultz joins Emily to talk about the case of Lily Phillips, a 23-year-old OnlyFans creator who had sex with 100 men in one day. After the recent release of a documentary about Phillip’s experience, Fry Schultz weighs in on what it means for our
Senator Rand Paul joins Emily to discuss the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, after the fallen dictator fled the country for Moscow and rebels began forming a new government. Sen. Paul also weighed in on whether the chaos would hurt Tulsi Gabbard’s odds of being confirmed to Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Ken Klippenstein reflects on a week of attacks over his decision to politicize the killing of Brian Thompson. Klippenstein argues it was important to rebut media coverage that heralded Thompson’s character without analyzing UnitedHealthcare’s scandals.
Nicole Gelinas reports on weeks of covering the trial of Daniel Penny from inside the courtroom. Gelinas explains what she saw and why the jury acquitted Penny in the death of Jordan Neely.
Presidential historian Tevi Troy breaks down what steps Joe Biden is taking now, with six weeks left in his presidency, to cement a legacy and undermine Donald Trump. Troy, who served in government under George W. Bush, explains how Biden can use the levers of bureaucratic power to throw up obstacles for the incoming administration.
James reports on recent decisions from embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is taking a rightward turn on immigration and crime.
James Lindsay joins Emily to explain how he tricked a conservative news outlet into publishing a modified version of the Communist Manifesto. This, according to Lindsay, proves the right has its own problem with the ‘woke’ ideology of ‘oppressed and oppressor.’
Matt Taibbi joins Emily to explain why Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, wants to radically reform the organization. Taibbi breaks down the recent history of surveillance abuses to show why Trump and his allies are focused on the bureau.
Eli Lake joins Emily to make the case that no evidence suggests Tulsi Gabbard is a foreign asset. This, according to Eli, is why innuendo suggesting she’s compromised by another government amounts to a smear campaign given her military service.
Lee Fang explains why the sweeping Hunter Biden pardon is even worse than most journalists are willing to admit. Lee expounds on years of his investigative journalism to peel back the curtain on the Biden lobbying business.
David Harsanyi joins Emily to explain why Democrats are less inclined to blame Donald Trump’s second win on Russia this time around. Harsanyi, author of the newly released book “The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists,” argues the waning control of gatekeepers in media and politics means it’s easier for people to see through dubious theories as they develop.
Emily reports on the mood in Washington following Trump's rapid fire cabinet nomination spree. From K Street to outside interest groups, people are uncomfortable with some of Trump's choices, but they aren't saying it publicly for fear of being targeted.
Daniel Turner, founder of Power the Future, reacts to news that Donald Trump tapped Lee Zeldin and Chris Wright to head up his EPA and Department of Energy. Turner explains what their plans will be, why he’s optimistic that Trump will deregulate, and how his new approach will impact people’s lives.
Emily argues conventional wisdom is totally wrong: politics and religion should be debated at Thanksgiving and the holidays more than anywhere else. As politics become more polarizing, our ability to disagree becomes even more important.
Robert Wright of the Nonzero Newsletter reacts to breaking news that Joe Biden brokered a lame-duck deal with Israel and Lebanon to secure a ceasefire. Wright also analyzed the negotiations in the context of Biden’s escalation in Ukraine, which took place only several days earlier.
Former MSNBC host Krystal Ball explains why viewers are fleeing Morning Joe after Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski visited Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Ball, a new media entrepreneur, saw MSNBC’s influence on the Democratic Party up close during the Obama administration. Now in independent media, Ball walks through how podcasts have upended traditional outlets.
Sean McMeekin argues Donald Trump can end the era of intelligence community secrets and abuse.
Josh Hammer joins Emily to explain why Donald Trump can now do much better without Matt Gaetz as attorney general.
Emily and James discuss why Republicans—and even some Democrats—leaned hard into a fight over congressional bathrooms this week.
Vinay Prasad explains how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could actually improve America’s disastrous health.
James Billot investigates New York’s sharp red turn towards Trump and the GOP.
Charles Fain Lehman joins Emily to explain why voters rejected marijuana legalization in states around the country on Election Day.
Tom Rogan reacts to news that Joe Biden authorized a ‘major change’ to U.S. policy in Russia by authorizing the use of long range missiles.
Emily goes behind the scenes of D.C.'s reaction to Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general and explains how it could actually undermine the goals of Donald Trump.
Emily interviews Rod Dreher on the politics of Christian reenchantment.
Dave Smith joins Emily to break down Donald Trump’s mixed bag of foreign policy appointments.
Congressman Ro Khanna joins the show to discuss the future of the Democratic Party after Kamala Harris’s loss.
Emily interviews Musa Al-Gharbi on the political realignment. Read Musa’s latest article on the subject here: https://musaalgharbi.substack.com/p/a-graveyard-of-bad-election-narratives
Emily interviews Soledad Ursúa on the backlash to progressivism growing among California voters.
James Billot joins Emily to discuss potential Trump administration hires.
Marianne Williamson joins Emily to reflect on how Democrats lost the presidential election to Donald Trump.
Ryan Girdusky joins Emily to dive deep into the 2024 election data and break down exactly why Democrats lost—and why Republicans made big gains with a new coalition of voters, even in blue states.
Emily and Zaid Jilani break down the US election and analyse Donald Trump's stunning comeback.
Ruy Texiera and Philip Wegmann join Emily Jashinsky for a special countdown of the 10 most pivotal moments of the 2024 presidential election.
Emily breaks out her election map to walk through the various ways Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could win the presidency. Plus she explores the divide between rural, suburban, and urban voters and how abortion referendums could change the outcome.
Emily interviews Julis Krein about the likelihood of post-election austerity in the U.S.
Emily interviews Democratic consultant Chuck Rocha, a former senior adviser to Bernie Sanders, about polls showing Donald Trump gaining ground with Latino voters.
Emily interviews journalist Megan Basham about how conflicts roiling American evangelicals are playing out in the 2024 election.
Megyn Kelly joins Emily to preview Election Night.
Emily reacts to comparisons between Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden and a Nazi rally at MSG in 1939.
Emily interviews Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri, a friend of JD Vance, about how Republicans are feeling on the eve of the 2024 election.
Emily interviews Alex O’Connor about his experience moderating a landmark debate between Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson.
James Bilot joins Emily for a deep dive into the bitter ongoing spat over a 60 Minutes transcript between Donald Trump and CBS News. Who’s right? What actually happened?
Olivia Reingold joins Emily to report on the controversial trial of Daniel Penny.
Investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky joins the show to follow the trail of dark money going to Kamala Harris.
Destiny joins Emily to assess U.S. support for Israel, censorship, and media bias.
After Donald Trump made a clever campaign stop at McDonald’s, Emily discusses whether tensions in the GOP will ever result in regulation of Big Food.
Emily interviews Spencer Klavan on how new questions about science and faith could be quietly rocking American politics.
Guest host Robby Soave is joined by Eric Kaufmann, author of The Third Awokening, to discuss how DEI is tearing universities apart.
Guest host Robby Soave is joined by Ken Klippenstein to discuss why the FBI believed he was the target of a foreign influence operation.
Emily interviews Rosie Gray on the new turn in Melania Trump’s curious pre-election book rollout.
Emily explores the current state of the U.S polls and what they say about the upcoming election.
Emily interviews Conn Carroll on the stunning gulf between men and women voters.
Emily interviews Tom Bevan on what we can learn from 2024 election polls based on recent history.
Emily interviews Michael Lind about Kamala Harris’s conspicuous shift on identity politics.
Emily hosts Dr. Miriam Grossman for a discussion on new data that reveals the scope of medical transitions undergone by minors in the U.S.
Emily Jashinsky speaks with James Billot about his visit to the pro-Palestine protests in Manhattan on October 7.
Emily breaks down her day at the recent Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Emily interviews Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on the rise and fall of Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Emily interviews Coleman Hughes on the controversy over Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest book, which includes a lengthy and polarizing mea culpa on Israel and Palestine.
Christopher Bedford joins Emily to explain how the US government is failing victims of Hurricane Helene.
Emily hosts Sohrab Ahmari for an in-depth look at the dockworker strike that upended the U.S. economy.
Emily Jashinsky interviews Tom Rogan. Who breaks down the fragile geopolitical climate as Israel takes on Hezbollah.
James joins Emily for an inside look at Tucker Carlson's massive nationwide arena tour.
Emily asks Jeffrey H. Anderson, the former head of the Bureau of Justice Statistics under Donald Trump, about his claim that violent crime is not dropping according to Justice Department research he previously oversaw.
Emily hosts Saagar Enjeti to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the U.S. this week, focusing on Zelensky’s crticism of JD Vance.
Emily hosts student journalist Jonas Du to dig into why campus protests are stalling as the war in Gaza rages on.
Emily hosts Zaid Jilani to break down the University of Pennsylvania’s suspension of law professor Amy Wax.
Emily hosts Ruy Teixeira for an in-depth look at shifting political allegiances among working-class Americans after the Teamsters declined to endorse Kamala Harris.
Matt Walsh of the Daily Wire joins Emily in UnHerd’s Washington bureau to answer tough questions about his hit new documentary, “Am I Racist?”
Emily is joined by Andrew Orlowski for a shocking perspective on Israel’s infiltration of Hezbollah’s pagers and radios, including why supply chain vulnerabilities should frighten people in the U.S.
Emily is joined by award-winning reporters Matt Taibbi and Gabe Kaminsky, who were recently revealed to be the targets of a State Department campaign that sought to discredit their reporting on the government's support for censorship.
Bonus episode: Jordan Ott, author of "Back to The Future: How To Reignite American Innovation" joins Emily to discuss how Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and even JD Vance fit into the culture war over America's economy.
Emily sits down with Ashley Rindsberg to assess the media’s failures in the aftermath of both assassination attempts against Donald Trump.
Emily sifts through media reports to raise the seven most important questions about the second assassination attempt of Donald Trump.
Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Emily for a special bonus episode of Undercurrents to react as news of a feud in MAGA world develops over fringe influencer Laura Loomer's close involvement with Donald Trump.
Jacob Mchangama is the executive director of The Future of Free Speech and a research professor at Vanderbilt University. He joins Emily to discuss Elon Musk's inconsistent stance on free speech on X
Michael Knowles joins Emily to discuss whether abortion and IVF are major liabilities for the Republican Party.
Emily asks Robby Soave for his most dangerous opinion on Tuesday’s debate, and whether Taylor Swift’s endorsement will help Kamala Harris
Robby Soave of Reason Magazine and Rising on Hill TV joins Emily to break down the highlights and lowlights of Donald Trump's debate with Kamala Harris.
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Glenn Greenwald joins Emily to dissect the media's dramatic shift from doubting Kamala Harris to embracing her.
Emily is joined by Marshall Kosloff, host of The Realignment podcast, to break down Dick and Liz Cheney's endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Chaos erupted as Tenet Media became entangled in a DOJ indictment. Emily is joined by Substack writer Ken Klippenstein, who delves into the details of this Russian "influence operation" and discusses other key figures involved, including Dave Rubin, Tim Pool, and Benny Johnson.
Amid uproar over Tucker Carlson’s interview with Darryl Cooper, Emily is joined by UnHerd contributing editor Mary Harrington. Mary argues that revisionist historians like Cooper signal the rise of a “woke right” that parallels the woke left.
Emily explores the Cold War revisionism at the heart of recent controversies over Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson.
As campus protestors pick up where they left off, Emily is joined by Aaron Sibarium of the Washington Free Beacon. Aaron's reporting on anti-Israel protests last fall and spring upended several Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Columbia. Now, Aaron says renewed protests "might get worse" as the fall semester continues.
Emily and James dive into the landmark free speech battle between Elon Musk and Brazil.
James Pogue joins the show to reflect on his recent New York Times profile of Dem. Sen. Chris Murphy.
On today's edition of Undercurrents, Emily and James dive into the landmark free speech battle between Elon Musk and Brazil. James breaks down new Trump campaign ads and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Emily explores the Cold War revisionism at the heart of recent controversies over Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson. James Pogue joins the show to reflect on his recent New York Times profile of Dem. Sen. Chris Murphy.
Emily interviews author Brian Reisinger, whose new book, "Land Rich Cash Poor," chronicles the decline of the family farm.
Emily and Max discuss UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s version of Trump’s infamous “American Carnage” speech.
Emily explains the surprising silver lining to Mark Zuckerberg’s huge concession on government censorship.
Emily speaks about her recent experience at the DNC, both as a reporter and as a spectator.
Max Mitchell joins Emily to discuss the Green Realignment in 2024, how abortion politics are pitting Republicans against each other, Keir Starmer’s version of Trump’s infamous “American Carnage” speech, and Zelensky’s new peace plan. Emily explains the surprising silver lining to Mark Zuckerberg’s huge concession on government censorship. Emily also interviews author Brian Reisinger, whose new book chronicles the decline of the family farm.
Emily interviews Rick Macarthur, president and publisher of Harper's Magazine on Kamala Harris' nomination.
Emily and Flo debate the implications for free speech following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
Emily considers whether RFK Jr.'s campaign was undermined due to his support for Israel, even before Kamala Harris entered the race.
Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump, as Emily and Flo explore her remarkable journey from backing Bernie Sanders to supporting Trump.
Emily and Flo delve into the recent plagiarism allegations against Robin DiAngelo, the author of White Fragility.
Emily is joined by Flo Read to break down Tulsi Gabbard's endorsement of Donald Trump, the arrest of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov, and new plagiarism allegations against Robin DiAngelo. Emily asks whether RFK Jr's campaign would have gone differently if he'd approached Israel differently, and Harper's president and publisher Rick MacArthur joins the show to explore the dynamics of control inside the Democratic Party, from Vietnam to Joe Biden.
Emily Jashinsky and James Billot explore Trump's recent podcast appearances, most notably his interview with Theo Von this week.
What happened to Candace Owens? James explores the rise and fall of the controversial conservative star.
Emily talks about the Democrats' attempts to reclaim the language of freedom and patriotism at the DNC.
Julio Rosas, National Correspondent for The Blaze, joins Emily to discuss the riots outside of the DNC.
Emily breaks down all the action at the DNC after speeches by Bill Clinton, Oprah, and Tim Walz. James explores a potential Trump endorsement from RFK Jr, Trump’s revealing interview with comedian Theo Von, and Zelensky’s new approach to allies. James also does a fascinating Deep Dive into the political trajectory of Candace Owens. Emily is joined by reporter Julio Rosas, who’s embedded with the protestors in Chicago.
James explores Balaji Srinivasan's new venture: a "techno-capitalist college town" on a private island near Singapore
Emily Jashinsky interviews Palestine protestors outside of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
On today’s edition of Undercurrents, Emily reports from the scene of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. James discusses Elon Musk’s dust up in Brazil, a new plan for a tech libertarian utopia, and Germany’s latest move in the Ukraine war. Emily weighs in on Kamala-mentum and interviews protestors outside the convention.
James does a Deep Dive into the Nord Stream pipeline and the potential perpetrators of the 2022 pipeline explosions.
Dr. Richard Bosshardt stops by to explain why one association of plastic surgeons is urging caution over gender surgeries for minors.
Emily breaks down Trump's feud with Big Labor and how his interview with Elon Musk on X Spaces may have hurt his campaign.
Emily covers the resignation of Columbia University's president, Minouche Shafik.
Emily shares her view on the Harris campaign buying Google advertisements designed to look like news stories. Are defenders of democracy undermining norms in their efforts to protect them?
Emily takes subscribers behind the scenes of Undercurrents, opening up about one of the crew's favorite inside jokes. #MugGate is in full swing!
On today's edition of Undercurrents, Emily covers the resignation of Columbia University's president, RFK Jr.'s pitch to Kamala Harris, and new immigration numbers. James does a Deep Dive into the Nord Stream pipeline. Emily breaks down Trump's feud with Big Labor, and Dr. Richard Bosshardt stops by to explain why one association of plastic surgeons is urging caution over gender surgeries for minors.
The free speech conversation in the UK continues as Emily asks why nobody is talking about where the major candidates stand on censorship.
Susan Crabtree joins the show to discuss her groundbreaking reports on how the Secret Service missed the assassination attempt on Trump.
James does a deep dive on the massive news out of Eastern Europe, where Ukraine just made the largest incursion into Russian territory since World War II.
Emily shares why the rather boring conversation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump matters enormously to the future of the West.
Emily shares why the rather boring conversation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump matters enormously to the future of the West. James does a deep dive on the massive news out of Eastern Europe, where Ukraine just made the largest incursion into Russian territory since World War II. Emily asks why nobody is talking about where the major candidates stand on censorship and Susan Crabtree joins the show to discuss her groundbreaking reports on how the Secret Service missed the assassination attempt on Trump.
Squad member Cori Bush loses congressional primary race in Missouri. Emily and James look at the enduring influence of AIPAC.
Emily Jashinsky and James Billot explore how Tim Walz's Lutheranism could affect religious votes.
Planned Parenthood, the largest single provider of abortion and contraception in the United States, has also become the leading provider for gender transition hormones for young adults. Emily and James examine the ongoing detransitioner lawsuit against Planned Parenthood and one of the plaintiffs, Cristina Hineman, highlighted in Bari Weiss' The Free Press.
Emily discusses Democrat vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's appeal to (or lack thereof) rural voters.
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
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