Over 100,000 Michigan Democrats sent an unmistakeable message that the genocide against the Palestinians would not be forgotten in November. Rania Khalek is joined by Prem Thakker, politics reporter for The Intercept, to discuss the potential political fallout of Biden’s unconditional backing of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This is just part of this episode. ... Show More
Nov 22
Zohran Rises, Trump Flexes, Europe Falls — w/ Yanis Varoufakis
<p>As the world slides deeper into imperial rot — from Trump’s transformation of the U.S. into a Department of War state, to Europe’s political collapse, to global leaders shamelessly bowing to Washington — a socialist shockwave has erupted in New York City: Zohran Mamdani has ju ... Show More
40m 14s
Nov 14
Why Israel Has No Future in the Middle East | Nakba Survivor Dr. Ghada Karmi
<p>As Israel continues its relentless assault on Gaza, killing and starving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with Western backing, even during so-called ceasefires, one thing has become clear: this isn’t just about Palestine. It’s about Western supremacy, empire, and the rac ... Show More
45m 8s
Dec 2023
Weekly Roundup: Israel, Palestine, and the US
Brad begins by laying out the current state of conflict in Israel-Palestine: the ceasefire is over; Israel is threatening to displace millions in southern Gaza; 15,000 Palestinians have died; Netanyahu is talking about ending the Palestinian territory . . .
Dan then provides thre ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2023
Biden Is Trying to Rein In Israel. Is It Working?
<p>As the cease-fire in Gaza has ended and the fierce fighting there has resumed, the United States has issued sharper warnings to Israel’s leaders that they have a responsibility to avoid civilian casualties.</p><p>Peter Baker, The Times’s chief White House correspondent, discus ... Show More
37m 21s
Oct 2023
October 16th, 2023: Israel’s Gaza Challenge, China Chimes In, & Refugee Controversies
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
We dive deep into the current situation in southern Israel as the IDF gears up for its offensive into the Gaza Strip. With the Hamas terrorists' rampage going on for more than a week, the challenges of evacuating civilians from an ... Show More
18m 23s
Feb 2024
Biden's Support for Israel's War May Cost Him Reelection
By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan
Israel’s bombardment of Gaza continues, as Palestinians trapped there share videos of their own annihilation in real time. The estimated death toll in Gaza since Israel’s military assault began on October 7th has exceeded 28,000, including 11,500 c ... Show More
6m 20s