"Happy Hour": The Great Reset and Open Borders, Dolly Parton’s “Victor” Mentality, and the Problem with Algorithmic Social Media: Emily Answers YOUR Questions

"Happy Hour": The Great Reset and Open Borders, Dolly Parton’s “Victor” Mentality, and the Problem with Algorithmic Social Media: Emily Answers YOUR Questions

September 4, 2026 · 1h 29m

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Emily Jashinsky discusses empowerment, pessimism, taxation, and the impact of social media while answering listener questions.

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky reflects on Dolly Parton’s approach to empowerment and why her refusal to see herself as a victim offers a lesson for modern culture. That leads into a discussion about pessimism in America, the danger of becoming consumed by it, and how recognizing problems can be productive when it motivates people to act. Emily continues the debate over her support for a flat tax, including questions about write-offs and whether everyone should have the same “skin in the game.” She also explores the Great Reset, open borders, and global elites while explaining why she remains deeply skeptical of corporate welfare. Emily discusses assimilation, the importance of a shared culture, and her concerns about American companies becoming dependent on foreign labor. She responds to a listener’s challenge about independent media by detailing her own background in journalism, breaking news, and training younger reporters. Emily also explains why she tries to understand people with wildly different political positions. She discusses the desensitizing effects of violence, particularly when graphic images are constantly delivered through social media…

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