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“Happy Hour”: Scott Pelley’s FIRING, the Value of Independent Media, and 2026 Midterms: Emily Answers YOUR Questions
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- Jun 5, 2026
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Summary
On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky answers listener questions about hot topics in the news. She opens the show with comments about “After Party,” and her own workflow. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of podcasting, and later dives into the importance of independent media, the choices journalists make in the stories they cover, and Scott Pelley’s firing from CBS. She also reveals what her favorite podcast is, if she’d ever be interested in interviewing Candace Owens, and she names journalists who she believes are straight shooters. Emily also addresses several political questions including thoughts on the Texas Senate race, Rep Thomas Massie’s recent loss and his working relationship with Rep Ro Khanna, the Democratic Congressional candidate linked to the Blind Sheikh, she responds to a comment about political dynasties in America, and more…