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Emily talks to investigative reporter at The Daily Caller News Foundation, Emily Kopp, about her bombshell report revealing that US spy agencies were "cozying up" to Wuhan virologist Ralph Baric long before the pandemic. Kopp details how new documents show the ODNI and CIA consulted Baric—the "big cheese" of coronavirus engineering—as early as 2015, even approaching him for a project on "human adaptation" of coronaviruses. They discuss how these same agencies, including the CIA, then "lied about the pandemic" and suppressed internal intelligence pointing to a lab leak—dismissing their own analysts as "conspiracy theorists"—likely because the truth would "implicate the agency" in the dangerous research.

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Emily breaks down the release of 20,000 new Jeffrey Epstein documents by House Republicans and what they reveal about Epstein’s connections to political and media figures. She explains how emails involving Michael Wolff, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Donald Trump shed light on possible manipulation and intelligence ties. Emily also explores how these revelations deepen questions about elite complicity and government transparency.

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Emily reacts to the MAGA backlash following Donald Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal, which has enraged allies like MTG and Savannah Hernandez who blasted it as "debt slavery", and examines whether this is a symptom of a larger trust deficit and growing exasperation on the right.

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Emily breaks down the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown and the backlash it sparked within the Democratic Party. She explains how rising progressive anger mirrors the GOP’s Tea Party revolt. Emily warns this moment may mark a shift in power toward the grassroots left.

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Emily talks with author Ben Freeman about his book 'The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home'... amid the backdrop of potential new wars in Venezuela and Nigeria. They break down how the "war machine" really works, how Marjorie Taylor Greene is fighting the machine, and explain the influence operations of countries like Qatar and Israel, as well as how Trump has opened the door for Big Tech to become the "brave new war machine."

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Emily reacts to news that Marjorie Taylor Greene is telling people she's "potentially interested" in a 2028 presidential run, with Tucker Carlson, who endorsed the idea, calling her "definite real MAGA". Could MTG launch a "Ron Paul style" campaign on affordability and foreign policy, even as she breaks with the GOP establishment?

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The morning after a stunning Democratic sweep from coast to coast, Republicans are left grappling with what many are calling a political catastrophe. As figures like Vivek Ramaswamy and JD Vance urge the GOP to abandon culture-war politics and focus on affordability, the party faces a deep identity crisis. From Andrew Cuomo’s defeat by socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani to double-digit losses in Virginia and New Jersey, the results signal the possible end of the Trump “high.”

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On this election day special, Emily breaks down the two most watched races in the country: the New York City mayoral election between Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, and the Virginia Attorney General race between Republican Jason Miyares and Democrat Jay Jones. Emily discusses how Mamdani's likely victory signals the ascendance of the Bernie Sanders wing of the Democratic Party, and unpacks the explosive Virginia AG race, where Jay Jones's candidacy has been plagued by leaked text messages wishing suffering on a political opponent's children and an alleged "puppy-kicking" incident, leading Republicans to frame the election as a battle for "decency" and character.

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Emily responds to CNN anchor Abby Phillip's hesitant admission on "The Breakfast Club" that her network is "probably center-left” and highlights a study showing Phillip's 127-to-3 interruption bias against conservatives, proving just why trust in media is collapsing.

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Emily reacts to the social media spat between AOC and Riley Gaines and argues Ocasio-Cortez’s gaffe is a perfect example of why a new bombshell report from a centre-left group found 70% of voters think the Democratic Party is "out of touch" and "over-prioritizes" LGBTQ+ issues.

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Emily reacts to the raging civil war over the true definition of MAGA, nearly one year into Trump's second term. As Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene challenge the "heirs" of the movement—like Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz—MTG claims the D.C. establishment just sees Trump as a "speed bump" before they can return to "business as usual." Emily breaks down the high-stakes "tug of war" for Trump's approval and how certain core issues will define MAGA and determine who will be its true heir in 2028.

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Emily reacts to the implosion of Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones, whose poll numbers are collapsing after a "horrific" texting scandal revealed him fantasizing about "pissing on the graves" of GOP colleagues. This, while Democrats and the media refuse to disavow Jones while lecturing on rhetoric.

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Emily breaks down the escalating feud between Donald Trump and libertarian Republicans Rand Paul and Thomas Massie over U.S. military strikes near Venezuela. As regime change rhetoric heats up, Lindsey Graham openly backs Trump’s interventionist approach — raising serious questions about war powers and transparency.

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Emily breaks down the media's sudden about-face on Karine Jean-Pierre as her book tour goes off the rails. Once shielded by access and identity politics, Jean-Pierre is now facing long-overdue scrutiny. From Morning Joe to CBS, Emily explains why the real story is bigger than just one press secretary.

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Emily reacts to the stunning DOJ indictment of John Bolton, which even bitter Trump critics admit looks "very, very bad" for the former National Security Adviser. She breaks down the remarkable details, including 18 federal charges alleging Bolton emailed "deadly serious" government secrets—like future attack plans and missile launch info—to his relatives using a personal AOL account.

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Emily reports from the White House where Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made a telling comment, naming AOC and Bernie Sanders as the true leaders of the Democratic Party. Emily breaks down why the White House is right about this populist takeover, but wrong to think it's a gift to Republicans, and argues the real disaster for Democrats isn't the new guard, but the gaffe-prone old establishment, exemplified by Kamala Harris.

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Emily speaks with investigative reporter for the Daily Wire, Luke Rosiak about a shocking story he broke: the foiled plot to assassinate three Supreme Court justices and up to 1,200 civilians at a D.C. cathedral. Why was a domestic terror plot of this scale, targeting the highest court in the land, met with silence? Luke and Emily discuss the media's clear double standard, contrasting the case with the wall-to-wall coverage given to other political plots, and analyze why this pattern of downplaying left-wing violence is becoming dangerously common.

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Emily reacts to former President Barack Obama's final interview on Marc Maron's WTF podcast and dismantles his narrative about the dangers of authoritarianism under Trump as profoundly hypocritical, pointing to Obama's own record of drone warfare, weaponizing the IRS, expanding the surveillance state, and using executive orders to create campus "kangaroo courts."

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Emily speaks with Sen. Cynthia Lummis about the shocking allegations that the FBI, under the Biden administration, secretly tracked her private phone communications and those of seven other members of Congress in "one of the most serious infringements on the separation of powers in American history."

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Emily responds to Donald Trump brokering a major ceasefire deal in Gaza and the immediate debate over the Nobel Peace Prize, laying out the powerful case for why Trump deserves the award.

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Emily responds Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to break ranks with the GOP in order to prevent a massive healthcare premium hike for her constituents - a potential "dam breaking" moment for the Republican party - and examines a party establishment that is out of touch with the financial reality facing its own voters.

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Emily reacts to the tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned about the Jeffrey Epstein case, highlighting a fiery exchange between Senators Dick Durbin and Marsha Blackburn as perfect evidence of a bipartisan cover-up and political opportunism.

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Emily reacts to the intense backlash over Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, breaking down the arguments from figures who see the choice as a deliberate 'woke' and 'demonic' attack on American values, verses those who see it as purely a business decision.

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Emily responds to the second day of the government shutdown, breaking down how the Trump administration is using the crisis as a unique opportunity to enact 'Doge 2.0'—a plan to permanently cut federal agencies and begin mass layoffs, while Democratic leadership melts down over the President's memes.

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Emily talks with novelist and commentator Lionel Shriver about the debate raging over political violence in the United States and the wider West. While questioning the data, they discuss the apparent rise in left-wing violence and examines the "appalling" and "bloodthirsty" rhetoric used by some on the far-left to justify it.

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Emily comes to you from the White House where she responds to the major peace plan announcement from Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Described as a "deal for eternity," Emily breaks down the key details, the immediate red flags, and the critical unanswered questions—from Jared Kushner's controversial involvement to whether this fragile deal is truly on the "1-yard line" or simply destined to fall apart.

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Emily speaks with Chicago Thinker founder Evita Duffy-Alfonso about the shocking campus silence following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the chilling effect on free speech, and what this double standard reveals about universities today.

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Emily responds to the Dallas ICE shooting and the rise of political violence, breaking down the attack, exploring the possible contagion effect, discussing how media and online extremism may be influencing copycat incidents, and examining the deeper social and historical factors behind these tragic events.

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Emily analyzes Donald Trump's unconventional UN speech, where he challenged the organization's role in global conflicts and migration policy. She highlights how Trump framed the UN as part of the problem rather than the solution, while positioning himself as a force for peace.

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Emily reacts to Kamala Harris’ book tour and falling approval, breaking down her new book 107 Days, her claim that Pete Buttigieg was “too risky” as VP, and the polling showing otherwise. Emily also looks at Harris’ brief honeymoon as Vice President, her current -11 favorability, and how shows like Rachel Maddow and The View help promote a revisionist version of her story.

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Emily reacts to Trump’s move to designate Antifa a “major terrorist organization” and digs into the legal, political, and cultural implications. She explores the evidence of Antifa coordination, the limits of federal power, and the risks of government overreach—especially in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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Emily unpacks Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension following a widely criticized and factually incorrect joke about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. With FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr issuing a public warning and local broadcasters reportedly pressuring ABC, the situation reveals a deeper reckoning within legacy media.

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Emily speaks with staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon, Aaron Sibarium, about his exclusive report that the FBI is investigating social media accounts that appeared to have foreknowledge of the Charlie Kirk assassination. They discuss the chillingly specific posts, their links to online subcultures where violent rhetoric is normalized, and whether the evidence points to a wider conspiracy.

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Emily reacts to a fiery exchange between FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff during a Senate hearing, where Patel calls Schiff a "fraud" and a "political buffoon" amid a backdrop of Schiff's role in the coordinated disinformation effort that was the "Russia collusion" investigation.

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Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss a compelling new UAP video that appears to show a spherical object being struck by a missile. They analyze the footage and the broader challenges facing serious UAP inquiry, from the stigma that prevents mainstream coverage to the "entertainers" and figures like Bob Lazar who muddy the waters with unsubstantiated claims.

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Emily speaks with Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Department of Justice's antitrust division about her role at the centre of an ideological battle on the right concerning corporate power and market consolidation. They discuss the recent ruling in the Google search case, Slater's philosophy of "America First antitrust"—which aims to be a "cop on the beat" against violations without stifling benign deals or creating burdensome regulations—and how this approach differs from that of progressives like Lina Khan. Slater also addresses the unique challenges of litigating against Big Tech, the influence of lobbyists, and how her perspective as an immigrant and a mother of teenage sons informs her work in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Reporting from the White House, Emily reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the deeply divided media reaction, including MSNBC's shameful live coverage, and asks, can civil discourse survive in an era of escalating political violence?

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Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss the Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, and the significant diplomatic crisis it has ignited with the United States. They react to President Trump's reported anger over the attack, which seemingly occurred without his approval and threatens to derail a major US-led push for a ceasefire.

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Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss the bombshell release of Jeffrey Epstein's infamous "birthday book" by the House Oversight Committee. They dive into the shocking and bizarre entry allegedly signed by Donald Trump and discuss the political fallout, reactions from key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson, and question whether the scandal will have any lasting impact on the president.

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Emily analyses today’s Senate testimony of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on his exchange with Senator Ron Wyden about the significant decline in American public health metrics that has occurred over the last several decades. Emily explores why, in an era of low institutional trust, populist messaging that critiques a long-standing "status quo of decline" resonates so strongly with voters.

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Emily talks with The Daily Caller News Foundation investigative reporter Emily Kopp about the Trump administration's battle with the public health establishment, with Kopp revealing her exclusive reporting that the NIH is actively defying President Trump's executive order to crack down on risky gain-of-function research, and is planning to continue creating novel pandemic viruses. They discuss the troubling appointment of a Fauci acolyte to oversee the new policy, and question whether respected figures like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya have been captured by the "deep state" in their mission to hold agencies accountable for the origins of COVID.

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Emily responds to the "Trump is dead" trend that took over social media, explaining how the viral rumor started and why it was so compelling, examining the kernels of truth that fed the conspiracy—including photos of bruised hands and a quiet public schedule—before debunking the misinformation that caused it to explode.

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Emily responds to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's assessment of the Trump administration's federal police takeover in which she both praises the "surge of officers" for a dramatic drop in crimes like carjackings, while also expressing concerns about its impact on community trust.

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Emily responds to the tragic Minneapolis shooting by examining the competing narratives that followed, including gun control, mental illness, gender dysphoria, and anti-religious hate. Emily explores why certain crucial factors are often lost in the immediate political crossfire and questions how tragedies are framed in public discourse.

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Emily looks into the controversy surrounding President Trump's new executive order on flag burning, clarifying the significant difference between the President's public call for a "year in prison" and the actual text of the order, which focuses on prioritizing prosecution for associated crimes. Emily explores how the move has reignited a classic First Amendment debate, contrasting the legal philosophy of figures like the late Justice Antonin Scalia with the administration's current position.

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Emily Jashinsky dives into the question: should Donald Trump send the National Guard to Chicago to fight the city's crime problem? Sparks fly as a MSNBC host Joe Scarborough clashes with Mayor Brandon Johnson over this issue and others.

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Emily is joined by investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky for a fascinating look into the power and influence of right-wing activist Laura Loomer. Gabe shares stunning details from his reporting, including how Loomer's direct access to Donald Trump has led to the firing of top officials at the National Security Council and HHS. They analyse the explosive allegations from White House sources that Loomer may be operating as a paid "shadow lobbyist" for powerful interests, including Big Pharma, and discuss what her rise says about the new, democratised form of influence peddling in Trump's Washington.

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Emily responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom's new social media strategy, where he has begun to mimic the communication style of Donald Trump. Citing polling analysis that suggests the tactic is successfully raising his national profile ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run, Emily examines the growing trend of politicians adopting a more combative, norm-breaking persona to appeal to the party grassroots, and asks whether this change in communication is a sustainable path to national success in an era of low institutional trust.

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Emily breaks down the strategy behind MSNBC's rebrand to "MS Now." Responding to on-air descriptions of the network as "independent and insurgent," she examines the broader trend of legacy media outlets shifting to digital platforms to reach new audiences, and the similar strategic shift in the Democratic Party toward "combative centrism."

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Texas Democratic Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos joins Emily to discuss the decision by her and her colleagues to leave the state, breaking the legislative quorum to prevent a vote on new Republican-drawn redistricting maps. Rep. Ramos explains the strategy behind the move, why she considers it a necessary "sacrifice," and her view that the proposed maps are designed to dilute the votes of minority communities.

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Emily dives into the chaos unfolding at CNN, where primetime panels are turning into headline-grabbing showdowns. She breaks down two fiery clips—from a slavery debate featuring Jillian Michaels to a January 6th clash between Scott Jennings and Julie Roginsky.

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Emily talks with The Grayzone’s Aaron Maté about the upcoming Alaska summit and Donald Trump’s attempts to end the war in Ukraine after years of neocons in both parties sabotaging peace deals to keep the war machine running. Now, with Ukraine’s leverage gone, its population devastated, and Americans tired of funding a losing fight, is Trump poised to defy the swamp and secure real diplomacy with Vladimir Putin?

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Emily reflects on her White House press pool duties over the weekend in Washington, D.C., where President Trump’s motorcade passed a tent encampment that sparked a sweeping federal crackdown on the capital’s rising crime. From homelessness taking over parts of D.C. to the rise of juvenile crime, Emily unpacks what's unfolding with crime in America’s capital and what it says about the nation itself.

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Emily interviews Ryan Girdusky to discuss gerrymandering and how both parties have used it to gain political advantage. They focus on Texas as a leading example of severe gerrymandering, while noting that media coverage often overlooks similar actions by Democrats. The conversation also touches on how national figures are using the issue to shape their political images.

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Emily unpacks the controversy surrounding the alleged phone call between President Trump and Andrew Cuomo, which both camps deny but The New York Times stands by. Zohran Mamdani calls it “disqualifying” and frames Cuomo as a Trump ally. While this alleged news and political maneuvering may appeal to Democratic voters, it may turn off swing voters who view it as a political distraction.

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Emily breaks down a new poll showing a generational and partisan divide over support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Younger conservatives and independents are shifting away from pro-Israel views, and even Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has openly criticized Israeli actions. Trump’s approval among young conservatives and independents is declining, indicating that GOP leaders are out of step with public opinion.

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Emily discusses former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s unsettling interview with an AI-generated version of Joaquin Oliver, a Parkland shooting victim whose parents consented to the project. The AI’s unnatural, sci-fi-like responses raise ethical concerns, though Joaquin’s family defends it as a way to cope with their loss. Emily highlights the potential dangers of this technology and how it may hinder the natural process of accepting death and grief.

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Emily reacts to the viral American Eagle campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney — and what it says about the cultural moment. Has Sydney Sweeney become the face of the post-woke era? Emily unpacks the internet’s reaction, the backlash, and why this campaign feels like a turning point.

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Emily breaks down Nancy Pelosi’s fiery reaction to Jake Tapper over accusations that she profited from insider trading through her husband's stock deals, and Trump’s scathing attack on Senator Josh Hawley for advancing the so-called “PELOSI Act”—a congressional stock trading ban.

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Emily reacts to economic victories for President Trump in light of surging revenues and new trade deals struck with the EU, Japan, and Vietnam. With Trump allies claiming vindication, critics warn of long-term economic risks – so is Trump really outmanoeuvring global economists and delivering on reindustrialization, or are we just in a temporary sugar high? Emily breaks down the numbers, the strategy, and what it means for the future of the economy.

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Emily reacts to the shocking mass shooting in New York City that left at least four people dead. She breaks down the chaos, exposes details, and highlights how New York is responding.

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Emily sits down with South African filmmaker, author, and activist Dr. Ernst Roets to discuss the truth the media aren’t reporting about South Africa, including political hate speech and violence towards farmers, as well as the lessons that the West can learn.

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Emily responds to Jon Stewart’s reaction to the cancellation of The Late Show, weighing in on his comments about his friend and former colleague—and addressing the growing speculation over why Stephen Colbert was really dropped.

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Emily breaks down the latest brutal polling numbers for the Democratic Party — and what they reveal about a growing revolt from within. With support for liberal policies hitting record lows and voters turning away in droves, Emily compares this to the Tea Party uprising and explores what’s driving the Democratic base to lose faith in its own party.

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Trump's approval rating is holding firm, despite the Epstein controversy and growing concerns about elite corruption. While Republican voters are divided on the issue, it hasn't significantly impacted his numbers. Emily breaks down why the Epstein case could pose long-term risks for Trump and what it says about trust in media, justice, and leadership.

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Emily reacts to news of fresh investigations into President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen during a massive wave of presidential pardons following a recent New York Times report, featuring an interview with Biden himself, which quietly confirmed that he only approved categories of pardons. With growing concerns over Biden’s health and capacity while in office, and a doctor who refuses to answer basic questions about presidential fitness, is this just another partisan attack—or a serious breakdown of executive oversight?

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Michael Shellenberger joins Emily to discuss recent events involving the Epstein and JFK files, exploring the growing public distrust in U.S. intelligence agencies who continue to withhold critical information, and the political establishment’s unwillingness to challenge the deep state.

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Emily discusses how President Biden’s doctor, Kevin O’Connor, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Oversight Committee hearing regarding the president’s health. Chairman James Comer read two key questions, to which O’Connor pleaded the Fifth. O’Connor’s legal team claims it’s about protecting confidentiality, but the move has raised serious concerns.

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In an interview with Emily, Annelle Sheline explains why she resigned from the State Department in March 2024, citing U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza. She says the Biden administration ignored laws like the Leahy Laws by continuing aid despite human rights violations. Sheline urges an end to violence and calls for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.

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Emily breaks down the obscure and questionable reluctance of the Trump administration regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case — from Bill Barr’s father hiring Epstein at Dalton, to key Trump-era figures like Pam Bondi, Alexander Acosta, and Kash Patel. She examines the intelligence connections, the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein’s death, and why even MAGA supporters are demanding the full story.

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Emily breaks down the politics behind Donald Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, including Hakeem Jeffries’ 8-hour floor speech, internal tensions within the GOP, the strategic branding behind the bill, and why Democrats may have missed a major political opportunity.

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Emily is joined by James Fishback to explain why he believes Elon Musk is missing the mark on the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Donald Trump and Musk have been clashing publicly over this sweeping legislation, and whether the bill makes enough cuts. Together, Emily and James break down the political drama, the internal GOP divide, and whether Musk's push for deeper cuts is realistic or naïve.

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Emily dives into the conservative civil war sparked by Senator Mike Lee’s now-revoked proposal to sell millions of acres of federal land. What began as an effort to tackle the housing crisis in the American West quickly became a flashpoint in the deeper battle over the soul of the right: Are markets here to serve the people—or the other way around? Emily breaks down the backlash from fellow Republicans, populists, conservationists, and even Don Jr., and explores how this fight exposed a growing rift between libertarian orthodoxy and a rising new conservatism focused on families, sovereignty, and public goods.

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Emily reacts to today’s explosive press conference, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ripped into his former Fox News colleague, journalist Jennifer Griffin, over her reporting—alongside other outlets—on the damage caused by recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Emily sits down with Senator Chuck Grassley for the inaugural episode of ‘YouTube In Session’.

They cover a range of pressing issues, including the Israel-Iran ceasefire and whether it can last, the growing distrust in mainstream media, and the internal shake-up at the FBI under the influence of Kash Patel and Dan Bongino.

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Emily is joined by musician and comedian Ami Kozak to discuss the ongoing situation between the US, Israel and Iran. They address criticism of Trump from the right, how anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Semitic tropes have increasingly taken root in some right-wing spaces, often cloaked in “America First” rhetoric, and what a realistic path forward looks like for U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East stability.

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Emily unpacks the most significant ideological split in the MAGA movement since its inception: the confrontation over foreign policy and potential U.S. action against Iran. As some MAGA figures defend a hardline “America First” stance rooted in non-interventionism, others appear to embrace a more aggressive posture. Could Trump’s next move fracture MAGA for good?

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Emily reacts to Donald Trump launching a blistering attack on Fox News—accusing the network of using “fake” pollsters and pushing biased numbers on immigration and border security. Emily breaks down Trump’s Truth Social rant, what the Fox News poll actually says, and why this is such an issue for Trump.

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Emily sits down with Trita Parsi to analyze the rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. They delve into the legacy of Bush’s foreign policies and critique neoconservative approaches, including misinterpretations by leaders such as Ted Cruz. A thought-provoking dive into a complicated topic.

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Emily goes behind the scenes of Donald Trump’s controversial military parade to uncover what really happened beyond the headlines. With exclusive access to the White House press pool and on-the-ground coverage from the crowd, she dives into the details the media missed — from the true size and energy of the event to the strange timing with Trump’s birthday and the Army’s 250th anniversary. Emily breaks down the narratives, the facts, and what you weren’t told.

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Emily breaks down the growing tension between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson — a rift that’s sending shockwaves through the MAGA movement. With Tucker increasingly critical of Trump’s foreign policy stance on Iran, and Trump snapping back with barbs, is the once-united populist right beginning to fracture?

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Emily breaks down two major Democratic Party-related stories: David Hogg steps down as DNC vice-chair after backlash over his plan to challenge incumbents, and Stephen A. Smith shuts down 2028 presidential rumors in a candid interview with Jon Stewart.

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Emily dives into President Trump’s surprising reversal on immigration policy with regard to undocumented farm and hospitality workers and Chinese students. After aggressively cracking down—ramping up ICE raids, mobilizing the National Guard, and threatening “aggressive” revocations of Chinese student visas—Trump is now walking back his stance.

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Emily is joined by political commentator and author Heather Mac Donald to break down the explosive unrest in Los Angeles — and the surprising political fault lines it's revealing. Mac Donald dives deep into California’s sanctuary state policies, the refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, and the broader implications of what she calls a “great inversion” in Democratic priorities.

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Emily takes a closer look at Bernie Sanders and John Fetterman breaking ranks and strongly criticizing the violence erupting from the protests in Los Angeles, with Sanders calling it “counterproductive” and Fetterman rebuking the "anarchy and true chaos."

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New data shows the Democratic Party is facing a major crisis with young male voters—one that could reshape future elections. Emily is joined by author and commentator Patrick Ruffini to break down the numbers and explore why so many young men are walking away from the left, and why they might not come back.

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Emily speaks with Will Chamberlain, senior counsel at the Article III Project, to explore the increasing use and controversy surrounding nationwide injunctions—court orders that halt federal policy implementation across the entire country. They discuss how these injunctions have frequently been used to block key Trump administration initiatives, with many judges overstepping their constitutional bounds, particularly by infringing on executive authority under Article II.

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Reaction to Karine Jean-Pierre's announcement of her departure from the Democratic Party to become an independent, as revealed in her upcoming memoir. Emily explores the implications of Jean-Pierre's decision and what it signals for the future of the Democratic Party.

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Emily breaks down the recent headlines on Palantir—the controversial data-mining company co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel with deep ties to U.S. intelligence and multiple presidential administrations. Palantir has quietly expanded its influence through government contracts, raising urgent questions about the surveillance and privacy of Americans.

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Author and policy expert Clare Morell joins us to discuss her groundbreaking new book The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Drawing on years of research and firsthand accounts, Morell reveals how families have been misled into believing that tech dangers can be “managed” with parental controls—when in fact, the only real solution is a full-scale exit. She lays out a bold but doable roadmap for parents, schools, and communities to reclaim childhood, restore attention spans, and foster healthier human connection in a screen-saturated world.

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Emily breaks down Donald Trump's response to the phrase "TACO trade." She dives into the origins of the term and its impact on financial markets. Is it a fair critique of his trade policy, or just another misread of his negotiating style? Plus, Emily explains what's at stake with the pending reconciliation bill and how it could reshape U.S. trade dynamics.

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George Beebe joins Emily to explain whether Trump's increasingly rocky relationship with Vladimir Putin signals the end of peace negotiations in Ukraine. Beebe argues Trump very much still has a path to securing an agreement between the two countries, despite recent setbacks.

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Emily breaks down news that Anthropic and Grok are acting beyond the control of their designers. Anthropic, according to reports, recently blackmailed an engineer.

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Sean Davis joins Emily to argue that “woke right” is a term created by anti-woke liberals who once sided with conservatives but now want to gatekeep the right. The label, Davis argues, is a “smear.”

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Colin Wright joins Emily to discuss whether the anti-woke coalition can survive the anti-woke backlash. Wright argues that while wokeness isn’t going anywhere, some corners of the right are falling into the same trap that destroyed the left

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Emily reacts to claims by FBI officials Kash Patel and Dan Bongino that Jeffrey Epstein did not kill himself. It's one more piece of evidence, she argues, that Trump world is not being entirely honest when it comes to Epstein.

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Emily reacts to news of Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. Doctors agree that the diagnosis is likely not a recent discovery, which leads Emily to question whether this was an intentional cover-up by the Biden administration.

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Emily interviews Andrew Klavan on his new book The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness. Klavan traces the human interest in murder from Cain all the way to Alfred Hitchcock, and explains why modern Westerners are fixated on true crime.

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Emily reacts to Jake Tapper’s concession that he now reflects on his own Biden health coverage with “humility,” arguing Tapper is likely not capable of addressing the root causes of that mistake.

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Emily explains what the media is getting wrong about Trump’s trip to the Middle East, breaking down his landmark speech in Riyadh, meeting with the new Syrian president, and trip to Qatar.

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Jason Riley joins Emily to discuss his new book “The Affirmative Action Myth,” and the decline of DEI policies. Riley explains how the black middle class enjoyed robust growth until policies favored by Democrats in the late 1960s started to increase poverty and suffering.

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Emily reacts to Donald Trump’s latest trade deal with China. Is he winning the war or losing it? Emily argues there’s much more lingering uncertainty than most analysts are factoring into their conclusions.

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Emily reacts to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s recent efforts to return to public life, arguing their appearances on BBC and at the Met Gala actually demonstrate why Biden stepped down and why Harris lost to Trump.

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Emily interviews Robby Soave on the case of Shiloh Hendrix. Robby argues that everyone, both Hendrix’s champions and her would-be cancellers, are wrong. Asked about the feud between Matt Walsh and James Lindsay over Hendrix, Soave says they’re wrong too.

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Emily reacts to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Washington, where he sat down with Donald Trump for a very friendly Oval Office press conference. Carney, Emily argues, played the meeting very deftly—as did Trump.

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Farzad Mesbahi joins Emily to make the case against media negativity about Elon Musk, arguing that journalists are getting the story wrong by focusing on small political distractions rather than the big picture conversation about the future of humanity. “Musk industry is Mars beta,” Farzad contends.

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Emily breaks down Trump’s Sunday announcement of 100% tariffs on movies produced overseas. The history of Hollywood outsourcing production is more complicated than many people realize.

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Mary Morgan Pop Culture Crisis joins Emily to weigh in on Meghan Markle’s recent media tour, including her first ever podcast interview. Morgan explains why Markle struggles to connect with women, despite her many efforts to remain relevant.

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Emily reacts to breaking news that NSA Michael Waltz is leaving the Trump administration just 100 days into the president’s second term. While the move isn’t surprising, Emily addresses whether the departure signals an ideological shift in Trump’s foreign policy.

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Emily reacts to Donald Trump’s claim that Kilmar Abrego Garcia had “M-S-1-3” tattooed on his knuckles, arguing his mistake reflects a broader problem with the administration’s deportation strategy. At the 100 Day mark, MAGA is disappointed in the pace for a reason.

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Winston Marshall joins Emily to share the inside story of the White House’s first ever “influencer briefing” on Monday. Marshall asked the press secretary questions about Donald Trump’s plans for the UK on tariffs and free speech.

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Emily breaks down a new poll that finds most Americans agree Trump is a “dictator.” She also reviews polling from the first 100 days of Trump 2.0 to explain why he lost support.

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Emily interviews Dan Turrentine of Morning Meeting about the future of the Democratic Party as Donald Trump nears the 100-day mark of his second presidency. Turrentine argues that Democrats need to focus on common sense policies and shake their obsession with Trump.

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Emily interviews Glenn Greenwald about whether the Trump administration’s anti-DEI policies are encroaching on the same free speech rights that conservatives say they’re fighting. Greenwald says there’s “zero difference” between the DEI left and pro-Israel right when it comes to free speech.

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Emily responds to Konstantin Kisin’s viral take on the debate between Dave Smith and Douglas Murray. Kisin said he was wrong to cheer the rise of new media, but Emily argues new media is still doing more good than harm.

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Emily predicts that Pete Hegseth will remain at the Pentagon, even amidst the media firestorm over the department’s internal chaos. Hegseth, Emily contends, serves a role in the administration that would be very difficult for Trump to replace.

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Michael Knowles joins Emily to react to the news of Pope Francis’s passing. Knowles reflects on the past, present, and future of the Catholic church, arguing “the left-right political paradigm” fails to explain the Vatican.

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Dr. Sally Satel joins Emily to explain how political correctness has corrupted medicine over time. Satel is the author of a new article in National Affairs entitled “The Indoctrinologist Is In,” on how DEI standards have transformed medical schools and the entire field in recent years.

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Emily does a deep dive into the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man deported in error by the Trump administration. Are Democrats right to say the case is chilling, or are Republicans right to defend the deportation?

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Emily explains why the Trump administration’s attack on Harvard is a generational opportunity for the government to demand positive reforms of academia. On the other hand, Emily argues the Trump administration is making critical errors of its own.

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Emily reacts to Bill Maher’s monologue on his recent dinner with Donald Trump. Maher, Emily argues, is just now noticing what Trump voters picked up on a decade ago.

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Adam Coleman joins Emily to explain how Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s recent comments on immigration are hurting the Democratic Party. Crockett, Coleman argues, is an elitist who doesn’t understand the working class.

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Shelby Talcott joins Emily to report on the internal dynamics of Trump’s trade policy. Shelby helps explain who's up and who’s down, and what all of that means for the economy going forward.

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Emily reacts to the fallout from Trump’s decision to implement a 90 day pause in his trade war. It’s way too early to tell who came out on top, according to Emily.

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Josephine Bartosch joins Emily to discuss the new sexual abuse charges against Russell Brand, which the actor denies. Bartosch argues the online right rushed to defend Brand despite the seriousness of the allegations against him.

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Mark DiPlacido of American Compass joins Emily to make the case that Donald Trump’s tariff plan will ultimately benefit the American economy. DiPlacido argues Trump’s tariffs are a necessary course correction and will yield long-term advantages.

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Yanis Varoufakis joins Emily to react to Donald Trump’s major “Liberation Day” announcement at the White House on Wednesday evening. Varoufakis argues the Trump tariffs will upend the global financial system.

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Emily reports from Wisconsin on Elon Musk’s failure to help conservatives regain control of the state’s Supreme Court. High turnout and money from Musk were not enough to get Brad Schimel over the finish line.

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Economist Vance Ginn, host of Let People Prosper, joins Emily to share his experience working in the first Trump White House. Ginn argues that Trump’s tariff regime will hurt workers and promote an “America Last” economy.

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Emily reacts to an upcoming hearing in Congress on censorship where Democrats called Nina Jankowicz, a self-avowed opponent of “free speech absolutism” to testify.

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Mark Hemingway joins Emily to discuss Democrats' dilemma between populism and the 'abundance' agenda. Without a clear leader, Hemingway argues, the party is flailing for a response to the right's new coalition.

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Christian Parenti joins Emily to discuss his latest piece for UnHerd, arguing the real story of Signal-gate is Donald Trump’s willingness to greenlight strikes on Houthi targets despite campaigning against forever wars. Parenti warns that Trump’s policies could spiral quickly into a broader war with Iran.

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Ashley Rindsberg joins Emily to react to NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s congressional testimony on Wednesday. Rindsberg explains why Republicans grilled Maher, and where her support for left-wing causes will go from here.

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Emily reacts to breaking news in the case of Michael Waltz’s Signal scandal with Jeffrey Goldberg. After Goldberg released some of the messages he previously claimed were too sensitive to publish, Waltz and the White House claimed victory.

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Greg Lukianoff joins Emily to analyze the Trump administration’s efforts to deport non-citizen student protesters. Lukianoff also weighs in on how Trump’s DEI rollback is influencing speech rights.

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Lee Fang joins Emily to break down how MAGA influencers were caught taking money to post in favor of soda companies. Fang explains how corporations are plotting to divide MAHA from MAGA.

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Emily reacts to wild news that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz accidentally added an anti-Trump journalists to Signal messaging thread about planned strikes on Houthis.

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Dave Weigel of Semafor reports back from embedding with Bernie Sanders and Democrats around the country as they rally the party’s base in opposition to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Weigel, who covered the Tea Party and rise of MAGA, explores whether Democrats may be facing a populist boost of their own.

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Inez Stepman joins Emily to react to Donald Trump’s decision to sign an executive order on Thursday instructing Linda McMahon to begin the process of closing the Education Department. Stepman argues the Department caused an “explosion of bloat” and Trump’s move to shutter it won’t harm students at all.

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Evita Duffy-Alfonso joins Emily to break down newly released files from the National Archives related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Duffy-Alfonso argues the documents remained redacted for so many years because the intelligence community was protecting its power.

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Emily is joined by author and professor Eric Kaufman, who argues that Donald Trump is actually weakening the cause of global populism by prioritizing imperialist ambitions. Cultural priorities, Kaufman argues, are much more powerful.

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Emily reacts to new numbers showing Donald Trump’s approval is at an all-time high while Democrats, still reeling from the shutdown controversy, are plunging to new lows.

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Emily interviews Sen. Ron Johnson live at the Conservative Partnership Institute’s Off the Record event on Capitol Hill. Johnson discusses how the Make America Healthy Again movement is adapting to taking charge of Washington.

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Emily reacts to Steve Bannon’s appearance on This Is Gavin Newsom, the California governor’s new podcast. Is Newsom trapping conservatives by hosting them on his show?

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Justin Goodman joins Emily to explain the research behind Trump's much-derided "transgender mice" claim, arguing the situation is actually even more serious than the president conveyed in his joint address. Goodman also weighs in on the media coverage of his efforts to expose the use of taxpayer money on animal testing.

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Emily reports live from Black Lives Matter Plaza outside the White House, where demolition crews are spending the next 6-8 weeks removing the art installation the city installed in 2020, during the protests over the death of George Floyd. Republicans threatened to take federal funding away from DC over the plaza, after which the city’s Democratic mayor decided to remove it.

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Zaid Jilani joins Emily to weigh in on the Trump administration’s decision to pull $400 million of federal funding from Columbia University and arrest a recent graduate over allegations of support for Hamas. Jilani argues the right could jeopardize its own political goals by cracking down on critics of Israel.

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Will Chamberlain, senior counsel at the Article III Project, joins Emily to break down the conservative argument against the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on foreign aid. Chamberlain makes the case that Trump will ultimately win as the battle progresses.

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Emily reacts to Gavin Newsom’s podcast discussion with Charlie Kirk. Newsom’s decision to launch the podcast and engage with his critics, Emily says, is a promising sign for Democrats.

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Jonathan Lubecky, a combat veteran who advocates for his fellow soldiers, joins Emily to explain why news of sweeping cuts to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs might not be a disaster. Lubecky cautions that both Democrats and Republicans should be careful about treating veterans as political props right now.

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Emily reacts to Jay Bhattacharya’s Senate confirmation hearing to run the NIH. Bhattacharya answered questions about his perspective on the pandemic and performed well, despite facing harsh criticism from Anthony Fauci and others in 2020.

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Slavoj Zizek joins Emily to explain his position on the blowup between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Zizek argues it’s actually Trump who should be thanking Zelensky, not the other way around.

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Daniel McCarthy joins Emily to argue that after his disastrous public meeting with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky should no longer lead Ukraine. McCarthy weighs in on whether Zelensky should face voters at the ballot box or be forced to step down.

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Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Emily to go deep on the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Ungar-Sargon argues it’s a story about sex, class, and feminism.

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David Leonhardt joins Emily to report back from his recent New York Times investigation into Denmark's immigration politics. Leonhardt explains why the Danish left navigated the issue better than others.

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Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and host of The Victor Davis Hanson Show, joins Emily to analyze Donald Trump’s first month back in office through the long lens of history. Hanson explains where Trump’s “counterrevolution” could veer off course, and weighs in on how the left can regain political momentum.

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Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, joins Emily to discuss Elon Musk’s relationship with Ashley St. Clair. Faust argues that Musk’s personal life amounts to modern polygamy, and sets a dangerous example.

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Emily reacts to video of Joy Reid crying after MSNBC canceled her show.

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Josh Hammer, author of “Israel and Civilization,” joins Emily to discuss Israel’s ongoing negotiations over disputed territory. Hammer explains where the “Nietzshcean right” and “DEI left” go wrong in their approach to Israel.

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Balázs Orbán, political director to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, joins Emily from CPAC to weigh in on the fragile geopolitical environment amidst Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on Ukraine. Orbán argues that JD Vance’s major address in Munich appropriately assessed serious problems in Europe.

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Emily is joined by Vince Coliagnese to react to Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director. From the sidelines of CPAC, the right's biggest annual gathering, Coliagnese explains why Patel is beloved by conservatives.

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James Fishback joins Emily to shed light on his exchange with Elon Musk about President Trump sending taxpayers ‘DOGE dividend’ checks based on money saved by cuts to federal spending. Fishback argues the plan would give Americans more “skin in the game” and help heal the “social contract.”

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Branko Marcetic of Jacobin joins Emily to break down news from the Trump administration’s peace talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Marcetic explains how Volodymer Zelensky lost leverage as the war became unpopular at home.

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UnHerd's own James Billot joins Emily to go behind the scenes of his buzzy new interview with Steve Bannon. Bannon, who let James into the War Room studio, weighed in on Elon Musk, DOGE, and more.

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Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, joins Emily to discuss how the Left can mobilize against Elon Musk without alienating voters. Mitchell shares his experience organizing opposition in the first month of the Trump presidency.

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Matt Stoller, co-host of the Organized Money podcast and author of the BIG newsletter, joins Emily to walk through Trump 2.0’s early decisions on Big Business. Stoller argues the picture is complicated and, at times, contradictory.

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Emily reacts to breaking news that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services on Wednesday morning.

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Mark Moyar joins Emily to share his experience working at USAID and getting pushed out of the organization after making an attempt to blow the whistle on corruption. Moyar reveals what it was like behind the scenes of the agency, and explains what should happen to it now that DOGE is making major reforms.

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Gene Healy joins Emily to discuss whether DOGE is truly limiting the scope of government or actually expanding the powers of the president. Healy argues DOGE is doing some good and some bad, going into detail about why the right should applaud some decisions and question others.

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Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent at Semafor, joins Emily to reveal what sources inside Trump World are saying about his Super Bowl appearance. Talcott also shares what’s next for DOGE and why Trump is standing firmly behind Elon Musk.

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Emily reacts to breaking news that Democrats staged a protest of DOGE outside the Department of Education after being denied entry.

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Journalist Ioan Grillo joins Emily from Mexico, where he reports on cartels on his Substack CrashOut. Grillo explains what could happen if Donald Trump escalates his immigration crackdown with military operations.

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Emily is joined by Michael Toscano, co-author of a major new letter that seeks to outline a moral framework for technologists and policy makers. As Trump returns to Washington with support from Silicon Valley, Toscano explains how conservatives should approach support for and regulation of Big Tech.

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Emily is joined by Christian Parenti. Parenti walks through the history of USAID and argues Elon Musk and Donald Trump are correct to dismantle the agency, which is often used to promote “regime change.”

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Emily reacts to news that Mexico scored a one-month pause on Donald Trump’s proposed 25 percent import tariff by agreeing to send troops to the US border.

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Emily is joined by Leor Sapir to discuss whether Trump’s new executive order ushered in the end of gender medicine. Sapir explains how the ideology came to dominate federal policy.

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Mark Hemingway joins Emily to explain how Republicans went from supporting the pharmaceutical companies and the FBI to supporting RFK Jr. and Kash Patel. Hemingway weighs in on Kennedy and Patel’s confirmation hearings.

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Emily and James react to Kash Patel’s fiery confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday.

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Dave Smith joins Emily to weigh in on Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation hearing. Smith says Gabbard’s confirmation will be the “toughest” for Republicans.

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Emily reacts to Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s contentious confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

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Inez Stepman joins Emily to argue that Trump’s blizzard of executive actions and budget cuts is the “revolution” Republicans promised their voters for years and never delivered. Stepman says Trump is firmly within his constitutional authority to reign in the power of the bureaucracy.

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Emily reacts to Karoline Leavitt’s first White House press briefing.

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Geoffrey Cain, policy director of the Tech Integrity Project and author of The Perfect Police State, joins Emily to discuss the rise of DeepSeek. Cain reacts to news of plunging tech stocks and makes the case for Trump’s Stargate announcement.

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Juan David Rojas joins Emily to analyze Trump’s feud with Colombian President Gustavo Petro over migrant deportations. Rojas argues that Trump’s easy win could backfire down the road if Colombia starts turning more to China.

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Independent journalist Zaid Jilani joins Emily to argue that Democrats should work with Republicans and Donald Trump. Jilani argues the two parties share enough overlap that bipartisan projects are achievable in the months ahead.

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Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief at RealClearPolitics, joins Emily to reflect on whether the media will change its strategy during Trump’s second term in office. Cannon also explains why the cultural energy around Trump’s return to Washington rivals the Reagan Revolution of the 1980s.

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Shelby Talcott, White House reporter at Semafor, joins Emily to share what sources inside Trump world are saying about Vivek Ramaswamy’s exit from DOGE. Talcott explains how the White House intends DOGE to support its mission of making massive spending cuts.

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Sohrab Ahmari joins Emily with reporting from inside the arena during Donald Trump's inauguration. Ahmari reveals how Trump's biggest supporters reacted to his earliest moments of his second presidency.

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James Billot joins Emily to break down Donald Trump’s major policy decisions on Day 1 of his second administration.

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Joshua Treviño joins Emily to explain what Donald Trump’s Day 1 immigration policies actually mean. Treviño specifically weighs in on the designation of drug cartels as terrorist groups.

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James Pogue joins Emily to share his first hand experience walking through the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires. Pogue sheds light on the environmental debate and explains why many of the partisan narratives are lacking.

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Chloe Cole joins Emily to discuss her experience being medically transitioned between the ages of 13 and 16. Cole, who is featured in a new Daily Wire documentary called “Identity Crisis,” shares her perspective as a detransitioned activist against the ideology that led to “one big experiment” on children.

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Emily reacts to an exchange between Sen. Bernie Sanders and Scott Bessent during Bessent’s confirmation hearing for Treasury secretary.

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Ryan Grim and Said Arikat join Emily to weigh in on breaking news of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza. Grim and Said share inside information from their sources on the ground to shed light on why the two sides were finally able to reach a deal.

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Emily reacts to Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing, arguing Trump’s DOJ nominee is likely to be confirmed.

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Emily reacts to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services committee, explaining why Democrats failed to ask the right questions of Trump’s nominee to head up the Pentagon.

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Leighton Woodhouse joins Emily to explain why the horrific wildfire crisis in California, despite what partisans now argue, was an inevitability. Woodhouse says Californians inherited residential development that amounts to a “tinderbox” because of the natural environment.

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Ashley Frawley joins Emily to explain what Justin Trudeau’s resignation means for Canada, the U.S., and the West more broadly. Frawley argues the left and right remain obsessed with identity politics, questioning whether anyone is left to truly defend freedom.

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Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Emily to flesh out her recent argument that Elon Musk turned attention to Britain’s grooming gang scandal on X as a way to distract from his feud with populists like Steve Bannon over foreign workers. Batya explores whether Musk will be able to purge Bannon-style populism from the second Trump administration.

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Charlie Peters of GB News joins Emily to react after Parliament rejected an amendment that would establish a new national inquiry into the grooming gang scandal. Peters, whose bombshell coverage has been shared by Elon Musk and many others, sheds light on how the scandal happened, what we know about the cover-up, and what he’s heard from survivors in recent days.

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Sohrab Ahmari joins Emily to share his personal experience battling Meta’s factcheckers. After Mark Zuckerberg admitted Meta’s policies led to censorship, Ahmari argues the change is good but could mean continued collusion between oligarchs and partisans. 

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Matthew Mehan joins Emily to dive deep on the philosophical underpinnings of retribution. Mehan argues that while Trump must prove ‘there is a cost’ for corruption, he must also prove those efforts aren’t merely ‘payback’ to avoid descending into a banana republic.

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Jeremy Carl joins Emily to reveal what he learned from wading into MAGA’s internal fight about H1-B visas. Carl, who worked in the first Trump administration, explains why he believes Vivek Ramaswamy’s position on the matter is dangerously wrong.

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Emily breaks down the FBI’s response to a suspected terrorist attack in New Orleans in the early hours of 2025. Law enforcement and local officials made significant errors in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy that, according to Emily, reflect deep institutional failures.

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