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NYT’s Bill Gates Problem, Gavin Newsom’s Collapse, NJ Voting Scandal, w/ Halperin, PLUS Rapinoe’s Terrible Take
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 3505
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Summary
Emily Jashinsky opens the show with original reporting on New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof's undisclosed ties to Bill Gates amid renewed scrutiny of Gates' relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Emily follows up on reporting from friend of the show, Semafor's Max Tani, and reveals the questions she put to both Kristof and The New York Times that have yet to be answered. Then Emily is joined by Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of “Next Up with Mark Halperin.” The two analyze the upcoming midterms and the 2028 Democratic presidential race, Gavin Newsom's slipping fortunes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's rise, and whether Bernie Sanders could still reshape the field. The conversation also turns to Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from the Senate, New Jersey's stunning admission that thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote, and a contentious House hearing over the Smithsonian. Emily rounds out the show by reacting to Megan Rapinoe's continued dismissal of concerns over biological men competing in women's sports, WNBA star Sophie Cunningham's response to the issue, 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