Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to economic victories for President Trump in light of surging revenues and new trade deals struck with the EU, Japan, and Vietnam. With Trump allies claiming vindication, critics warn of long-term economic risks – so is Trump really outmanoeuvring global economists and delivering on reindustrialization, or are we just in a temporary sugar high? Emily breaks down the numbers, the strategy,...
Jul 30, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to the shocking mass shooting in New York City that left at least four people dead. She breaks down the chaos, exposes details, and highlights how New York is responding. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Watch the conversation in full over at https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily sits down with South African filmmaker, author, and activist Dr. Ernst Roets to discuss the truth the media aren’t reporting about South Africa, including political hate speech and violence towards farmers, as well as the lessons that the West can learn. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Listen to the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/undercurrents Follow UnHerd on social media: T...
Jul 25, 2025•31 min
Emily reacts to a new poll that suggests young people’s goodwill towards the US president has plummeted amid his handling of the Epstein files, as the WSJ reports that Donald Trump was told in May that his name appears in the files. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily responds to Jon Stewart’s reaction to the cancellation of The Late Show, weighing in on his comments about his friend and former colleague—and addressing the growing speculation over why Stephen Colbert was really dropped. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Listen to the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/undercurrents Follow UnHerd on social media: Twitter: h...
Jul 23, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Emily reacts to claims by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that President Obama's administration orchestrated the Russiagate collusion hoax in 2016, and explores how the intelligence community did Putin’s work for him by sewing chaos and distrust in the American electoral system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down the latest brutal polling numbers for the Democratic Party — and what they reveal about a growing revolt from within. With support for liberal policies hitting record lows and voters turning away in droves, Emily compares this to the Tea Party uprising and explores what’s driving the Democratic base to lose faith in its own party. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd...
Jul 18, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Trump's approval rating is holding firm, despite the Epstein controversy and growing concerns about elite corruption. While Republican voters are divided on the issue, it hasn't significantly impacted his numbers. Emily breaks down why the Epstein case could pose long-term risks for Trump and what it says about trust in media, justice, and leadership. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unh...
Jul 17, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Michael Malice returns for a provocative conversation that spans MAGA, Epstein, the future of the Democrats, and the collapse of elite institutions. Emily and Michael discuss Trump’s recent polling following the Epstein fall-out and decision to continue arming Ukraine, Zohran Mamdani’s risk of getting sidelined by his own party, just like Bernie was, America’s increasingly obsolete higher education system, and Trump’s war on media gatekeepers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Jul 16, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to news of fresh investigations into President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen during a massive wave of presidential pardons following a recent New York Times report, featuring an interview with Biden himself, which quietly confirmed that he only approved categories of pardons. With growing concerns over Biden’s health and capacity while in office, and a doctor who refuses to answer basic ...
Jul 15, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Michael Shellenberger joins Emily to discuss recent events involving the Epstein and JFK files, exploring the growing public distrust in U.S. intelligence agencies who continue to withhold critical information, and the political establishment’s unwillingness to challenge the deep state. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Listen to the podcast: https://shows.acast....
Jul 11, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily discusses how President Biden’s doctor, Kevin O’Connor, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Oversight Committee hearing regarding the president’s health. Chairman James Comer read two key questions, to which O’Connor pleaded the Fifth. O’Connor’s legal team claims it’s about protecting confidentiality, but the move has raised serious concerns. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https:...
Jul 10, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ In an interview with Emily, Annelle Sheline explains why she resigned from the State Department in March 2024, citing U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza. She says the Biden administration ignored laws like the Leahy Laws by continuing aid despite human rights violations. Sheline urges an end to violence and calls for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://...
Jul 09, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down the obscure and questionable reluctance of the Trump administration regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case — from Bill Barr’s father hiring Epstein at Dalton, to key Trump-era figures like Pam Bondi, Alexander Acosta, and Kash Patel. She examines the intelligence connections, the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein’s death, and why even MAGA supporters are demanding the full story. ...
Jul 08, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 262
This Fourth of July, Gallup released stunning new data: only 58% of U.S. adults say they’re extremely or very proud to be American — the lowest number ever recorded. Emily breaks down what’s behind the dramatic decline in national pride, especially among Gen Z and Democrats, and what it reveals about deeper political and cultural divides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 04, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down the politics behind Donald Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, including Hakeem Jeffries’ 8-hour floor speech, internal tensions within the GOP, the strategic branding behind the bill, and why Democrats may have missed a major political opportunity. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 03, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by James Fishback to explain why he believes Elon Musk is missing the mark on the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Donald Trump and Musk have been clashing publicly over this sweeping legislation, and whether the bill makes enough cuts. Together, Emily and James break down the political drama, the internal GOP divide, and whether Musk's push for deeper cuts is realistic or naïve. Watch it on ...
Jul 02, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 259
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily dives into the conservative civil war sparked by Senator Mike Lee’s now-revoked proposal to sell millions of acres of federal land. What began as an effort to tackle the housing crisis in the American West quickly became a flashpoint in the deeper battle over the soul of the right: Are markets here to serve the people—or the other way around? Emily breaks down the backlash from fellow Republican...
Jul 01, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 258
Emily breaks down Bernie Sanders' latest appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience and recent success on podcasts like Andrew Schulz’s, and – following Zohran Mamdani’s success in New York - dives into how criticism of the media, soft power, and political corruption is resonating with younger voters, especially when Democrats offer little more than establishment figures like Andrew Cuomo and Kamala Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 27, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 257
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to today’s explosive press conference, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ripped into his former Fox News colleague, journalist Jennifer Griffin, over her reporting—alongside other outlets—on the damage caused by recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Jun 26, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 256
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily sits down with Senator Chuck Grassley for the inaugural episode of ‘YouTube In Session’. They cover a range of pressing issues, including the Israel-Iran ceasefire and whether it can last, the growing distrust in mainstream media, and the internal shake-up at the FBI under the influence of Kash Patel and Dan Bongino. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted...
Jun 25, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 255
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by musician and comedian Ami Kozak to discuss the ongoing situation between the US, Israel and Iran. They address criticism of Trump from the right, how anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Semitic tropes have increasingly taken root in some right-wing spaces, often cloaked in “America First” rhetoric, and what a realistic path forward looks like for U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East sta...
Jun 24, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 254
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily unpacks the most significant ideological split in the MAGA movement since its inception: the confrontation over foreign policy and potential U.S. action against Iran. As some MAGA figures defend a hardline “America First” stance rooted in non-interventionism, others appear to embrace a more aggressive posture. Could Trump’s next move fracture MAGA for good? Watch it on the Undercurrents website:...
Jun 23, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 253
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to Donald Trump launching a blistering attack on Fox News—accusing the network of using “fake” pollsters and pushing biased numbers on immigration and border security. Emily breaks down Trump’s Truth Social rant, what the Fox News poll actually says, and why this is such an issue for Trump. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Jun 20, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 252
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily sits down with Trita Parsi to analyze the rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. They delve into the legacy of Bush’s foreign policies and critique neoconservative approaches, including misinterpretations by leaders such as Ted Cruz. A thought-provoking dive into a complicated topic. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jun 19, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 251
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily goes behind the scenes of Donald Trump’s controversial military parade to uncover what really happened beyond the headlines. With exclusive access to the White House press pool and on-the-ground coverage from the crowd, she dives into the details the media missed — from the true size and energy of the event to the strange timing with Trump’s birthday and the Army’s 250th anniversary. Emily break...
Jun 18, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 250
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down the growing tension between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson — a rift that’s sending shockwaves through the MAGA movement. With Tucker increasingly critical of Trump’s foreign policy stance on Iran, and Trump snapping back with barbs, is the once-united populist right beginning to fracture? Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See a...
Jun 17, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 249
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down two major Democratic Party-related stories: David Hogg steps down as DNC vice-chair after backlash over his plan to challenge incumbents, and Stephen A. Smith shuts down 2028 presidential rumors in a candid interview with Jon Stewart. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 13, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 248
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily dives into President Trump’s surprising reversal on immigration policy with regard to undocumented farm and hospitality workers and Chinese students. After aggressively cracking down—ramping up ICE raids, mobilizing the National Guard, and threatening “aggressive” revocations of Chinese student visas—Trump is now walking back his stance. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/...
Jun 12, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 247
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by political commentator and author Heather Mac Donald to break down the explosive unrest in Los Angeles — and the surprising political fault lines it's revealing. Mac Donald dives deep into California’s sanctuary state policies, the refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, and the broader implications of what she calls a “great inversion” in Democratic priorities. Wa...
Jun 11, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 246
