Aaron Rodgers TORCHES ESPN and Fauci, RFK Jr. Unloads on Dana Bash, with Meghan Daum, PLUS Sophie Cunningham Attacked
Aaron Rodgers TORCHES ESPN and Fauci, RFK Jr. Unloads on Dana Bash, with Meghan Daum, PLUS Sophie Cunningham Attacked  
Podcast: After Party with Emily Jashinsky
Published On: Tue Aug 04 2026
Description: Emily Jashinsky is joined by Meghan Daum, author and host of “The Unspeakeasy” Podcast. They begin with Meghan's personal story of losing her home in the 2025 California wildfires before discussing Spencer Pratt, Los Angeles' homelessness crisis, why California's approach to addiction and mental illness continues to fail, and whether public frustration could reshape the state's politics. They also react to Aaron Rodgers' criticism of Anthony Fauci and ESPN as Emily argues America has entered an era of "raw milk politics," where audiences increasingly prefer unfiltered conversations over legacy media gatekeepers. Then Emily and Meghan respond to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s epic clash with CNN's Dana Bash over COVID and the media’s role in shaping pandemic hysteria. Later, they examine Ariana Grande's retreat from public life as a springboard for a conversation about body positivity, social media, AI, and the growing unhappiness of young Americans. Emily rounds out the show with new media attacks on Sophie Cunningham over her defense of women's sports, arguing critics have distorted her views while ignoring the broader public debate over transgender athletes, and more.   For more information on Meghan’s work: https://www.theunspeakeasy.com https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnspeakeasyPodcast   To join one of Meghan’s retreats: https://www.theunspeakeasy.com/retreats   ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/AFTERPARTY and use AFTERPARTY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.   SelectQuote: Compare top rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/emily to get the right coverage at the right price.   Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code AFTERPARTY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/afterparty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.