Emily Jashinsky
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Emily Jashinsky | |
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_(cropped).jpg) 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 both "After Party with Emily Jashinsky" and "Undercurrents" podcasts.
Emily Jashinsky was raised in Delafield, Wisconsin in a "Christian conservative, hunting, fishing house."[1][2] She attended the George Washington University, graduating 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]
Career
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 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 June 2025, Emily Jashinsky partnered with Megyn Kelly's MK Media network to launch the video podcast After Party with Emily Jashinsky.[9][14] Jashinsky also hosts The Megyn Kelly Wrap-Up Show on SiriusXM, recapping Kelly's daily program with live caller interaction.[15]
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][16] She is also involved with the Board of Governors of the National Journalism Center and YAF.[8][11]
