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Kathie Lee Gifford Remembers Dolly & the Reagans, AP’s BIZARRE New Award, & Who Is Hasan Piker REALLY? (opens the original)
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Emily Jashinsky is joined by legendary singer, songwriter, and four-time Emmy Award-winning television host Kathie Lee Gifford to discuss her new song connected to the re-release of “Reagan.” Kathie reflects on meeting Ronald and Nancy Reagan and recalls the remarkable love and attentiveness she witnessed between them, explaining why she views the film as a love story rather than a political one. She also takes aim at today’s “culture of entitlement” and shares stories about her lifelong indepen
"Happy Hour": The Great Reset and Open Borders, Dolly Parton’s “Victor” Mentality, and the Problem with Algorithmic Social Media: Emily Answ (opens the original)
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On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky reflects on Dolly Parton’s approach to empowerment and why her refusal to see herself as a victim offers a lesson for modern culture. That leads into a discussion about pessimism in America, the danger of becoming consumed by it, and how recognizing problems can be productive when it motivates people to act. Emily continues the debate over her support for a flat tax, including questions about write-offs and whether everyone should have the
SICK Murder Reaction, Kmele SCHOOLS Jemele, Mamdani’s Influencer Scheme, & Tyler Robinson’s Defense (opens the original)
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Emily Jashinsky reacts to the murder of 32-year-old Bank of America vice president and new mother Erin Piacenti, who police say was randomly stabbed in Times Square shortly after returning from maternity leave. Emily examines the disturbing online reaction from people celebrating or mocking Piacenti’s death simply because she worked for Bank of America and what it reveals about Americans becoming increasingly numb to violence. She then reacts to a heated CNN debate between Kmele Foster and Jemel
Trump’s Voter DISCONNECT, Lindsay Clancy’s Sick Fandom, & Jane Fonda Tries to Rewrite Dolly, with Sean Davis (opens the original)
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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Sean Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of “The Federalist,” to discuss the growing affordability crisis as renewed fighting with Iran drives up oil prices, mortgage rates climb, and Americans continue to struggle with inflation. Emily and Sean react to President Trump’s criticism of communities resisting AI data centers and examine whether the administration is doing enough to address affordability ahead of the midterms, and why the President has become disconnected from som
"Happy Hour": How the Deep State Uses the Media, the “Black-Pilled” Right, and a Seattle Storm Employee Shares Her Story: Emily Answers YOUR (opens the original)
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On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky reflects on her experience covering Russiagate, how it changed her understanding of the relationship between the media and the “Deep State,” and why she appreciates Michael Shellenberger’s ability to approach the story with a fresh, big-picture perspective. She also raises concerns about the federal government’s use of informants and explains why she isn’t convinced the “Deep State” has truly been defanged. Emily dives into the politics of
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