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With just over one week to go before America votes in the midterms, Emily Jashinsky breaks down some of the must-see moments from the campaign trail. She reacts to Donald Trump's eyebrow-raising comments about Nicki Minaj, Mike Rogers' disastrous response to a simple MAGA question on “Meet the Press,” and Tim Dillon's brutal assessment of the Ohio governor's race. Then Emily details new developments in the growing election polling scandal and explains why pollsters could be overlooking rural Republican voters ahead of the midterms. Emily also reacts to Ilhan Omar's bizarre lakeside video featuring a Somali-language song with aggressive lyrics and examines the federal investigation into the congresswoman's immigration history and finances. She digs into a stunning controversy involving Nathan Fielder's new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything,” after “The New York Times” acknowledged it no longer has the original notes or a recording to substantiate a disputed quote in its own reporting. Plus, Emily weighs in on a viral “Love Is Blind” rejection and what it reveals about modern dating, unrealistic expectations, the frustrations facing men and women today, and more…

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky addresses the difficult choices facing voters who have lost faith in both parties and considers whether the GOP understands just how deep the disillusionment runs. She explains her thoughts on the difference between prediction markets and the stock market, discusses why evangelical Christians aren't doing more to confront the threats posed by artificial intelligence, and weighs in on the potential return of woke culture. Emily also explains her approach to interviewing controversial figures and considers whether new media is repeating the mistakes of the old establishment by refusing to challenge friends and colleagues. She revisits the “Cornell 7” case and examines the Iran war, including the potential consequences of not intervening. Emily also discusses the controversy surrounding “You Can See Everything,” and more…

Emily Jashinsky breaks down a major election polling scandal after Wedgwood Polls admits to fabricating survey results that made their way into major media outlets and polling averages less than two weeks before the midterms. Then Emily is joined by Allie Beth Stuckey, founder of anakate.com and host of “Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey,” to discuss her new app, the controversial attack ad featuring Ohio gubernatorial opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother, and the increasingly competitive races in Ohio and Texas. Allie also responds to the online firestorm over her comments about Christians watching horror movies. Next Emily examines a surprising new development in the Cornell 7 case, breaks down what Tate McRae's provocative new song “Housewife” reveals about modern feminism and Gen Z, and reacts to MS NOW's embarrassing Kash Patel reporting blunder, and more…

Emily Jashinsky breaks down the controversy surrounding Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, journalist Jan Crawford's public comments about the story, and reports that CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pushed reporters to investigate allegations involving El-Sayed and James Talarico. Then Emily is joined by comedian Dave Smith, host of “Part of the Problem,” to react to Vice President JD Vance's tense CBS News town hall, including an emotional confrontation with the widower of a service member killed in the Iran war. Dave delivers a sharp critique of the Trump administration's handling of the conflict, its failure to deliver on key campaign promises, and mounting questions about corruption. Emily and Dave also examine Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war and the return of familiar Russiagate accusations. The conversation shifts to the backlash against Shane Gillis' controversial “Saturday Night Live” monologue and Michael Che's uncomfortable “Today” show interview about it. Dave defends Gillis, warns against a return to woke-era cancellation campaigns, and weighs in on changing political priorities among younger Americans. Emily also examines newly released Snapchat messages and medical findings in the Nolan Wells case, challenging singer Hayley Williams' unsupported claims about a racially motivated killing while emphasizing the unanswered questions surrounding Wells' death. Emily rounds out the show with a review of Nathan Fielder's new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything” (spoiler alert!). She explores Amanda Seyfried's unusual role in the film and Fielder's larger argument about the reliability of documentaries, the influence of editing and personal bias, and whether audiences can ever fully trust what they see on screen.

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky responds to concerns about political violence and explains why broken promises from Washington could fuel even greater public anger. She explores the difference between “toxic empathy” and one-sided empathy, weighs in on Tucker Carlson’s controversial World War II comments, and considers whether adults’ obsession with childhood hobbies reflects unhealthy escapism. Emily also tackles Social Security, the growing divide between younger and older Americans, and the growing disillusionment among Trump voters. She returns to the “Cornell 7” case, addressing questions about due process, police handling of the allegations, and her viral criticism of hookup culture and Alex Cooper. Plus, Emily discusses the “no contact” family trend, the ethics of live-streaming executions, Gavin Newsom’s 2028 prospects, the Russia-Ukraine war, whether Congress could rein in presidential war powers, how much faith voters should put in midterm polling, the return of “Girls,” and more…