Emily Jashinsky | |
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 Jashinsky in 2017 | |
| Born | Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | George Washington University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | The Hill's Rising (until 2022) Breaking Points (since 2022) |
Emily Jashinsky is an American journalist, commentator, and media critic known for her work in conservative media and political analysis. She is the D.C. Correspondent for UnHerd, a co-host on the Breaking Points channel, and hosts the After-Hours podcast.
Emily Jashinsky was raised in Delafield, Wisconsin in a "Christian conservative, hunting, fishing house." [1] [2] She attended the George Washington University, gratuating in 2015 with a degree in political science and creative writing. [3] [4] While at GWU, Jashinsky was active in the Young America's Foundation (YAF), serving as president of the campus chapter. [2] [5] . As president of the GW chapter, Jashinsky requested an exemption to "mandatory training sessions about LGBT issues for student leaders and faculty," saying they went against the group's Christian beliefs. [5] [6] Jashinsky also interned for Christina Hoff Sommers at the American Enterprise Institute, assisting with research and fact-checking for the re-release of "War Against Boys". [7]
Jashinsky began her career as a spokeswoman for the YAF and as a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner. [7] [8] In 2018, Jashinsky joined The Federalist as culture editor and became the host of "Federalist Radio Hour," conducting interviews with notable figures in politics and entertainment. [9] [10] [11]
In 2021, Jashinsky co-hosted "Rising Fridays" with Ryan Grim for The Hill after hosts Saagar Enjeti and Krystal Ball departed to start the Breaking Points platform. [12] In September 2022, Jashinsky joined the Breaking Points as co-host of Counter Points. [12] [13] In 2024, Jashinsky joined UnHerd as D.C. correspondent and began hosting the show "Undercurrents." [2] [9] In 2025, she began hosting the After Party podcast, which is produced by Megyn Kelly's media network. [9]
She has made guest appearances on major television news programs, including Fox News Sunday , Media Buzz , and Washington Journal . [7] Her writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal , the Telegraph , RealClearPolitics , and the New York Post , among others. [7]
In addition to her journalism work, Jashinsky serves as a senior fellow at the Independent Women's Forum and frequently teaches young journalists as part of the National Journalism Center, where she was director from 2020 to 2024. [7] [14] She is also involved with the Board of Governors of the National Journalism Center and YAF. [8] [11]
Jashinsky has identified as a Christian and describes her politics as generally conservative, saying that she is between the "Old Right" and "New Right." [2] She has spoken publicly about media bias and the importance of transparency in journalism. [11]
Jashinsky, a Delafield native...
