Undercurrents

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q3 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q3 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q3 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q3 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q3 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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."Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q3 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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?Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q3 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.”Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to https://sponsr.is/hypnozio_Undercurrents and use my code UNDER15 to grab 15% off your first subscription with Hypnozio.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to http://masachips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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."Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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."Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to http://masachips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to http://masachips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to MASAChips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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?Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

click this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progressBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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."Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily breaks down the contentious "wiggle room" in Donald Trump's new Ukraine peace plan. After a tense meeting with Zelensky, Trump publicly promised "no boots on the ground" but left the door open for an "undefined role" for U.S. troops, sending neocons like John Bolton into a frenzy. Is this a masterstroke to end the war, or a betrayal of the America First movement that could secretly entangle American soldiers in another foreign conflict? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.