About this episode

Emily Jashinsky answers listener questions on key political and cultural debates in America.

On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky answers listener questions on some of the biggest political, cultural, and philosophical debates shaping America today. This week, Emily unpacks the influence of Israel and Qatar on U.S. politics, the ongoing debate over birthright citizenship, what to make of UFO disclosure, and whether a viable third party could ever challenge America’s two-party system. She also reflects on the Declaration of Independence ahead of America’s 250th birthday, discusses media bias, the future of Hollywood after Supergirl’s disappointing box office performance, the value of reading in the digital age, Michelle Tafoya’s possible Senate run, Elon Musk’s long-term vision for humanity, and much more. Plus, Emily responds to dozens of thoughtful listener emails in another wide-ranging Friday conversation exclusively on the podcast feed.

People in this episode

Host: Emily Jashinsky

Topics covered

• U.S. politics
• birthright citizenship
• UFO disclosure
• third party politics
• media bias
• Declaration of Independence
• Hollywood

Keywords

• Israel
• Qatar
• birthright citizenship
• UFOs
• third party
• media bias
• Hollywood
• Michelle Tafoya
• Elon Musk
• Declaration of Independence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Supergirl

Places: Israel, Qatar, America

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