# Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Newsom’s New Problem, WNBA’s Culture War, with Jennifer Sey & the Banned Book Myth

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Podcast: [After Party with Emily Jashinsky](https://stenobird.com/podcast/after-party-with-emily-jashinsky-7380547)
Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:00+00:00
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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Jennifer Sey, founder & CEO of XX-XY Athletics and producer of the upcoming documentary “Generation Covid,” to react to Anthony Fauci's appearance before a Senate committee and his decision to repeatedly invoke the Fifth Amendment. They discuss Fauci's newly released diary entries, offer a reminder on what he really did to Americans, his treatment of dissenting scientists, and why the media continues to defend him rather than reckon with its own failures in covering the pandemic. Jennifer also reflects on how opposing COVID lockdowns upended her career and ultimately drove her away from the Democratic Party. Then they discuss Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions, his governing record in California, and why they believe authenticity remains one of his biggest political liabilities. They also react to the backlash facing WNBA star Sophie Cunningham after she defended women's sports, including an incident in which two teenage girls wearing XX-XY Athletics apparel were verbally confronted by a Seattle Storm co-owner. Emily rounds out the show with a look at Dua Lipa's new "banned books" campaign and argues that it falsely equates age-appropriate school library decisions with censorship, and more… Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code EMILY. Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code EMILY for up to 20% off Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/afterparty

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