# “Happy Hour”: SPLC Fallout, Eye on 2028, Obama’s Chameleon-Like Qualities, and David French: Emily Answers YOUR Questions

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Podcast: [After Party with Emily Jashinsky](https://stenobird.com/podcast/after-party-with-emily-jashinsky-7380547)
Published: 2026-04-24T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinksy takes your questions. She opens with an email about the role of Obama in Democratic politics and where he is ideologically. Emily also takes up questions about 2028, Marco Rubio vs JD Vance for president, how out of touch DC is with the public, Virginia’s recent redistricting vote, Mollie Hemingway’s recent appearance on “After Party” discussing her book “Alito” and the Supreme Court, and David French. She also talks media, why it’s important to develop a thick skin when you’re in the public eye, the SPLC fallout, the Iran war, preemptive military action and unintended consequences, the Strokes condemnation of U.S. foreign policy during Coachella, liberalism, and the privilege of being a citizen. Emily rounds out the show with reflections on her time working at The Reagan Ranch.

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