Episode Details

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky opens with a funny behind-the scenes story about her makeshift recording studio during her work trip to Brazil before diving into her mailbag. Emily reflects on her relationship with Charlie Kirk, explaining how the two disagreed on many issues, why she had planned to reach out to him just before his murder, and why she believes it is misguided to dismiss him as hateful. She also discusses Joe Biden's political legacy, arguing that his presidency will be remembered as a turning point in American politics, and weighs in on the controversial design of the Obama Presidential Library. Emily explores why she believes the government has an incentive to seed false narratives around UFOs, examines the growing divide between Republican complacency and Democratic fecklessness, and explains why she has little faith in elected officials. She also answers questions about AIPAC and foreign lobbying, responds to a listener's perspective on Black American identity following comments by Joy Reid about the 4th of July, shares several of her favorite book recommendations, and offers her thoughts on the importance of free speech, independent media, and more…

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