Undercurrents

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EXCLUSIVE: NIH defies Trump's ban on gain-of-function crackdown Sep 03, 2025

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Emily talks with The Daily Caller News Foundation investigative reporter Emily Kopp about the Trump administration's battle with the public health establishment, with Kopp revealing her exclusive reporting that the NIH is actively defying President Trump's executive order to crack down on risky gain-of-function research, and is planning to continue creating novel pandemic viruses. They discuss the troubling appointment of a Fauci acolyte to oversee the new policy, and question whether respected figures like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya have been captured by the "deep state" in their mission to hold agencies accountable for the origins of COVID.

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“TRUMP DEAD”? How conspiracies about the president went viral Sep 02, 2025

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Emily responds to the "Trump is dead" trend that took over social media, explaining how the viral rumor started and why it was so compelling, examining the kernels of truth that fed the conspiracy—including photos of bruised hands and a quiet public schedule—before debunking the misinformation that caused it to explode.

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Democrat D.C. mayor PRAISES Trump's crime crackdown Aug 29, 2025

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Emily responds to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's assessment of the Trump administration's federal police takeover in which she both praises the "surge of officers" for a dramatic drop in crimes like carjackings, while also expressing concerns about its impact on community trust.

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Minneapolis school shooting exposes glaring media hypocrisy Aug 28, 2025

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Emily responds to the tragic Minneapolis shooting by examining the competing narratives that followed, including gun control, mental illness, gender dysphoria, and anti-religious hate. Emily explores why certain crucial factors are often lost in the immediate political crossfire and questions how tragedies are framed in public discourse.

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The real reason behind Trump's war on flag burning Aug 27, 2025

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Emily looks into the controversy surrounding President Trump's new executive order on flag burning, clarifying the significant difference between the President's public call for a "year in prison" and the actual text of the order, which focuses on prioritizing prosecution for associated crimes. Emily explores how the move has reignited a classic First Amendment debate, contrasting the legal philosophy of figures like the late Justice Antonin Scalia with the administration's current position.

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MSNBC BLASTS Chicago Mayor over city's crime problem Aug 26, 2025

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Emily Jashinsky dives into the question: should Donald Trump send the National Guard to Chicago to fight the city's crime problem? Sparks fly as a MSNBC host Joe Scarborough clashes with Mayor Brandon Johnson over this issue and others.

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Have White House officials HAD IT with Laura Loomer? Aug 22, 2025

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Emily is joined by investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky for a fascinating look into the power and influence of right-wing activist Laura Loomer. Gabe shares stunning details from his reporting, including how Loomer's direct access to Donald Trump has led to the firing of top officials at the National Security Council and HHS. They analyse the explosive allegations from White House sources that Loomer may be operating as a paid "shadow lobbyist" for powerful interests, including Big Pharma, and discuss what her rise says about the new, democratised form of influence peddling in Trump's Washington.

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Is Gavin Newsom's cringe Trump strategy actually working? Aug 21, 2025

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Emily responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom's new social media strategy, where he has begun to mimic the communication style of Donald Trump. Citing polling analysis that suggests the tactic is successfully raising his national profile ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run, Emily examines the growing trend of politicians adopting a more combative, norm-breaking persona to appeal to the party grassroots, and asks whether this change in communication is a sustainable path to national success in an era of low institutional trust.

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The death of MSNBC Aug 20, 2025

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Emily breaks down the strategy behind MSNBC's rebrand to "MS Now." Responding to on-air descriptions of the network as "independent and insurgent," she examines the broader trend of legacy media outlets shifting to digital platforms to reach new audiences, and the similar strategic shift in the Democratic Party toward "combative centrism."

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Did Trump actually rule out US boots on the ground? Aug 19, 2025

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Emily breaks down the contentious "wiggle room" in Donald Trump's new Ukraine peace plan. After a tense meeting with Zelensky, Trump publicly promised "no boots on the ground" but left the door open for an "undefined role" for U.S. troops, sending neocons like John Bolton into a frenzy. Is this a masterstroke to end the war, or a betrayal of the America First movement that could secretly entangle American soldiers in another foreign conflict?

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