EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1H 16M
Emily Jashinsky: Conservatives and Leftists | What Remains Unbridgeable in the Horseshoe? | Iran War
from Dilemma Podcast · host Jay Shapiro
This conversation with Emily Jashinsky dives into one of the strangest political moments in recent memory — where parts of the left and right are beginning to sound eerily similar. From “America First” to anti-war sentiment, distrust of institutions, and critiques of empire, we explore whether this convergence is real… or just a temporary alignment before everything snaps back.We get into the deeper philosophical divide driving politics today: how history should relate to the present. Is the United States acting as a global policeman — or an empire? And if it is an empire, can conservatives reconcile that with their own instincts toward nationalism and independence? Along the way, we confront difficult questions around Israel, Iran, the Rapture, Christian Zionism, and the economic realities underpinning global power.The conversation ultimately turns toward moral philosophy — justice, power, religion, and whether peace is something we can achieve, or only something that emerges from a deeper pursuit of justice. This is a rare, open dialogue across ideological lines — not to agree, but to understand before the window for these conversations closes.00:00:00 – Coming Up...00:01:38 – Intro to the Horseshoe00:05:27 – Who is Emily Jashinsky? Background & Political Identity00:09:45 – Where Is the Conservative Movement After Donald Trump?00:16:33 – Did Trump Cross the Line with Iran?00:20:10 – Why Did the U.S. Go to War in Iran?00:23:55 – The Left vs Right Divide on History (1953, Empire, and Iran)00:30:26 – Are Conservatives Breaking Away Over Israel?00:39:22 – Fear, Power, and Human Nature (Hobbes vs Alternatives)00:41:05 – Is Justice Even Possible — Or Just an Illusion?00:47:14 – Can Belief in the “Good West” Survive This Moment?00:54:20 – Why Are We Really at War? Power, Oil, and Economics01:03:23 – Would You Accept Empire If It Fed Your Family?01:11:15 – The Left’s Blind Spots: Religion, Culture, and Third Rails01:15:44 – Where To Find EmilyBECOME A MEMBER - MONTHLY MEMBERS ONLY LIVESTREAM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NIku35U9thGG9WBJjE0sw/joinFor more from Jay visit whatjaythinks.com
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This conversation with Emily Jashinsky dives into one of the strangest political moments in recent memory — where parts of the left and right are beginning to sound eerily similar. From “America First” to anti-war sentiment, distrust of institutions, and critiques of empire, we explore whether this convergence is real… or just a temporary alignment before everything snaps back.We get into the deeper philosophical divide driving politics today: how history should relate to the present. Is the United States acting as a global policeman — or an empire? And if it is an empire, can conservatives reconcile that with their own instincts toward nationalism and independence? Along the way, we confront difficult questions around Israel, Iran, the Rapture, Christian Zionism, and the economic realities underpinning global power.The conversation ultimately turns toward moral philosophy — justice, power, religion, and whether peace is something we can achieve, or only something that emerges from a deeper pursuit of justice. This is a rare, open dialogue across ideological lines — not to agree, but to understand before the window for these conversations closes.00:00:00 – Coming Up...00:01:38 – Intro to the Horseshoe00:05:27 – Who is Emily Jashinsky? Background & Political Identity00:09:45 – Where Is the Conservative Movement After Donald Trump?00:16:33 – Did Trump Cross the Line with Iran?00:20:10 – Why Did the U.S. Go to War in Iran?00:23:55 – The Left vs Right Divide on History (1953, Empire, and Iran)00:30:26 – Are Conservatives Breaking Away Over Israel?00:39:22 – Fear, Power, and Human Nature (Hobbes vs Alternatives)00:41:05 – Is Justice Even Possible — Or Just an Illusion?00:47:14 – Can Belief in the “Good West” Survive This Moment?00:54:20 – Why Are We Really at War? Power, Oil, and Economics01:03:23 – Would You Accept Empire If It Fed Your Family?01:11:15 – The Left’s Blind Spots: Religion, Culture, and Third Rails01:15:44 – Where To Find EmilyBECOME A MEMBER - MONTHLY MEMBERS ONLY LIVESTREAM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NIku35U9thGG9WBJjE0sw/joinFor more from Jay visit whatjaythinks.com
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