Undercurrents

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Denmark's immigration model is a lesson for Democrats - David Leonhardt Feb 27, 2025

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David Leonhardt joins Emily to report back from his recent New York Times investigation into Denmark's immigration politics. Leonhardt explains why the Danish left navigated the issue better than others.

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Elon Musk admits huge DOGE mistake at Trump cabinet meeting Feb 27, 2025

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UnHerd's Emily Jashinsky reacts to Elon Musk’s appearance at the first official cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term.

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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump is waging a counterrevolution Feb 26, 2025

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Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and host of The Victor Davis Hanson Show, joins Emily to analyze Donald Trump’s first month back in office through the long lens of history. Hanson explains where Trump’s “counterrevolution” could veer off course, and weighs in on how the left can regain political momentum.

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Karoline Leavitt shocks legacy reporters by ending decades of special access Feb 26, 2025

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Emily reacts to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s major announcement that the White House, rather than the White House Correspondents’ Association, will control the daily pool of reporters who get access to the president.

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Katy Faust: Elon Musk is a modern polygamist Feb 25, 2025

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Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, joins Emily to discuss Elon Musk’s relationship with Ashley St. Clair. Faust argues that Musk’s personal life amounts to modern polygamy, and sets a dangerous example.

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Canceled MSNBC host Joy Reid doubles down on dishonest coverage Feb 25, 2025

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Emily reacts to video of Joy Reid crying after MSNBC canceled her show.

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Josh Hammer: Israel must finish the job and secure its territory Feb 24, 2025

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Josh Hammer, author of “Israel and Civilization,” joins Emily to discuss Israel’s ongoing negotiations over disputed territory. Hammer explains where the “Nietzshcean right” and “DEI left” go wrong in their approach to Israel.

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Balázs Orbán: JD Vance is right about Europe Feb 21, 2025

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Balázs Orbán, political director to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, joins Emily from CPAC to weigh in on the fragile geopolitical environment amidst Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on Ukraine. Orbán argues that JD Vance’s major address in Munich appropriately assessed serious problems in Europe.

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Kash Patel Confirmed: Democrats are terrifed Feb 20, 2025

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Emily is joined by Vince Coliagnese to react to Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director. From the sidelines of CPAC, the right's biggest annual gathering, Coliagnese explains why Patel is beloved by conservatives.

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James Fishback: ‘DOGE dividends’ could heal the social contract Feb 20, 2025

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James Fishback joins Emily to shed light on his exchange with Elon Musk about President Trump sending taxpayers ‘DOGE dividend’ checks based on money saved by cuts to federal spending. Fishback argues the plan would give Americans more “skin in the game” and help heal the “social contract.”

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