"Happy Hour": Bidens Cashing In, Abortion After Dobbs, and Free Speech’s Future: Emily Answers YOUR Questions

On this week's edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky begins by discussing the Biden family's post-presidency book deals and why she believes they're part of a broader effort to cash in while the family's political influence still carries value. She also explains why she tends to view assassination plots and other historic tragedies through the lens of incompetence before conspiracy, weighs the future of free speech on college campuses, and explores the role of religion and God's plan throughout history. Emily reflects on adapting classic works for modern audiences, how politics has become increasingly performative in the social media era, the value of talking to everyone in journalism, and the difference between political art and partisan activism. She also shares stories about her background as a percussionist, the books that fill her office shelves, and why the “Happy Hour” format has become one of her favorite parts of the week. Finally, Emily offers an in-depth discussion of abortion, explaining her pro-life perspective and the challenges facing the movement after Dobbs, before closing with her reaction to the latest controversy surrounding the Smithsonian Institution and broader debates over American history, culture, and more…
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