Media Meltdown: Trust, Truth, and the Revolt Against the Narrative with Emily Jashinsky

Legacy media is collapsing, new platforms are rising, and Gen Z is caught in the middle of the information war. In this hard-hitting conversation, journalist and commentator Emily Jashinsky breaks down why Americans no longer trust traditional news, how the media got Trump and Biden wrong, and what it means for the next generation of young women in journalism. If you care about truth, cultural clarity, and the power of honest reporting, this episode is for you.

0:46 – Emily Jashinsky shares her origin story and early influences
2:28 – How the Luce Center and Sarah Palin shaped her worldview
2:53 – Discovering a love for writing and falling into podcasting
4:00 – Journalism’s shift from legacy to independent platforms
5:16 – Media bias, economic pressures, and why trust collapsed
6:57 – The rise of creators like Tim Pool—and the fall of corporate gatekeepers
8:28 – What Emily would ask the Trump administration in the press room
9:03 – How conservative media must rise to meet the moment
10:10 – Why Americans want honest, transparent journalism—not neutrality
11:49 – Gen Z and the overwhelming flood of contradictory information
13:32 – The human cost of hyper-novelty in the digital age
15:11 – Conservative women, bro podcasts, and the gender ideology gap
17:33 – Why Gen Z men are shifting right—and what women need to hear
19:31 – How to communicate conservative values to young women
21:11 – Feminism in newsrooms and the limits of elite liberal bias
23:46 – Jake Tapper, “Original Sin,” and media’s Russia collusion disaster
27:11 – Will the media ever be held accountable? Emily explains what it will take
30:13 – Why truth-telling is the only winning formula in the media now
33:46 – Advice to aspiring journalists: tell the truth, get the facts, embrace the niche
36:44 – Where to follow Emily and support her work

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.

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