About this episode

Emily Jashinsky discusses CBS News' interview with Trump, media cynicism, and political violence with guests Evita and Michael Alfonso.

Emily Jashinsky opens the show with a look at CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell and her line of questioning to President Trump in the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and why Emily believes O’Donnell’s questions were cynical and reckless. Then Emily is joined by Independent Journalist Evita Duffy-Alfonso and her husband, Michael Alfonso, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District seat. Emily gets Evita’s reaction to the shooting. Her parents, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Fox News anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy, were both in attendance. Evita and Michael also respond to the twisted response by a Wisconsin brewery owner promising free beer when President Trump dies. They explain how this man is deeply connected to the Democratic party in Wisconsin. They also discuss Jimmy Kimmel’s sick joke about Melania Trump being a widow. The conversation turns to Michael’s run for Congress, the challenges facing America’s younger generations, and why the couple believes younger conservatives must get involved in politics and take on leadership roles. Emily rounds out the show with a broader look at political violence in America, including Hasan…

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