Undercurrents

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

Click the following link and use code "undercurrents" for 40% off - https://ground.news/ucBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click the following link and use code "undercurrents" for 40% off - https://ground.news/ucBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click the following link and use code "undercurrents" for 40% off - https://ground.news/ucBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.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 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.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 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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the conversation in full over at https://unherd.com/undercurrents/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Listen to the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/undercurrentsFollow UnHerd on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/UndercurrentsTV#UnHerd #Undercurrents #EmilyJashinsky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily reacts to a new poll that suggests young people’s goodwill towards the US president has plummeted amid his handling of the Epstein files, as the WSJ reports that Donald Trump was told in May that his name appears in the files. 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 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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Listen to the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/undercurrentsFollow UnHerd on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/UndercurrentsTV#UnHerd #Undercurrents #EmilyJashinsky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily reacts to claims by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that President Obama's administration orchestrated the Russiagate collusion hoax in 2016, and explores how the intelligence community did Putin’s work for him by sewing chaos and distrust in the American electoral system. 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 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.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/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Malice returns for a provocative conversation that spans MAGA, Epstein, the future of the Democrats, and the collapse of elite institutions. Emily and Michael discuss Trump’s recent polling following the Epstein fall-out and decision to continue arming Ukraine, Zohran Mamdani’s risk of getting sidelined by his own party, just like Bernie was, America’s increasingly obsolete higher education system, and Trump’s war on media gatekeepers. 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 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?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/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Listen to the podcast: https://shows.acast.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 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.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/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.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 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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Fourth of July, Gallup released stunning new data: only 58% of U.S. adults say they’re extremely or very proud to be American — the lowest number ever recorded. Emily breaks down what’s behind the dramatic decline in national pride, especially among Gen Z and Democrats, and what it reveals about deeper political and cultural divides 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 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.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 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.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 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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily breaks down Bernie Sanders' latest appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience and recent success on podcasts like Andrew Schulz’s, and – following Zohran Mamdani’s success in New York - dives into how criticism of the media, soft power, and political corruption is resonating with younger voters, especially when Democrats offer little more than establishment figures like Andrew Cuomo and Kamala Harris. 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 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.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 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.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 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.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 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?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 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.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 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.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 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.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 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?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 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.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 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.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 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.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 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."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/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.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 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.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/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.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 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.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/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.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 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.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/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.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click the link in the description or head over https://evening.ver.so/undercurrents and use coupon code UNDERCURRENTS at checkout to save 15% on your first order.Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Emily breaks down news that Anthropic and Grok are acting beyond the control of their designers. Anthropic, according to reports, recently blackmailed an engineer.Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily weighs in on the debate about who’s to blame for the tragic shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC by a man who shouted “Free Palestine!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.