Happy Hour": How “Veep “ Beats “The West Wing”, Toxic Kara Swisher, and Why Trump Isn't an Ideologue: Emily Answers YOUR Questions

On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky opens the show thanking listeners as “After Party” nears its one-year anniversary. Then Emily discusses why she prefers “Veep” to “The West Wing,” the importance of assimilation and the dangers of tribal politics, and shares her thoughts on media figures such as Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher. She weighs in on bias by omission in journalism, trust in the news media, and how important stories break through. Emily also addresses efforts to defeat DEI initiatives, the realities of data centers and local opposition to them, the downsides of free trade, and Hollywood’s role in projecting American soft power. She examines the escalation trap that can lead nations into war, highlights Mark Hemingway’s reporting on Portland, and explains why she views President Trump as a pragmatist rather than an ideologue, including her perspective on who he appears to respect in the media. Emily also offers commentary on Alex Cooper’s brand of “sex positivity,” the enduring importance of the written word, Kanye West’s public struggles and apology, Megyn Kelly’s reflections on the MAGA split, and more… Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.