Tommy and Ben lament Trump’s travesty of a spending bill and the death of USAID, and how both will cost lives and further tank America’s global reputation. They unpack the fallout from Israel and the US’s strikes on Iran, the bizarre delusions and marginalization of Tulsi Gabbard, and the ending of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. They also discuss T ... Show More
Nov 19
Trump & Saudi Arabia: A Tale of Corruption
<p>Tommy and Ben discuss Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, his request for F-35 fighter jets and a NATO-like security guarantee, the real estate deals the Trump family might get in return, and how corruption is driving US foreign policy, including in t ... Show More
1h 38m
Nov 10
What Should Progressive Foreign Policy Look Like? (Crooked Con)
<p>Live from Crooked Con, Tommy and Ben look back at the last year since Trump was re-elected and unpack the worst and most surprising moments of Trump 2.0 foreign policy, including the president’s bogus claims that he’s a “peacemaker,” the continuing horrors of Russia’s war on U ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 14
Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold
<p>President Trump travels to Israel and Egypt to celebrate the return of the hostages and the end of military operations in Gaza. Tommy and Lovett react to the ceasefire, discuss what's next for Gaza, Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu, and debate how much credit Trump deserves for ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 24
HANDBRAKE TURN | Trump reverses on Ukraine | Russia responds | Gaza crisis deepens
<p>Trump unleashes at the UN, reversing course on Ukraine and sending shockwaves through Washington. </p>
<p>Russia responds, while Europe “goes to hell.” </p>
<p>In Gaza, medics are overwhelmed as Israel steps up attacks on the aid flotilla. Meanwhile, Typhoon Ragasa batters C ... Show More
1h 45m
Aug 23
Day 687 - Dennis Ross: There is a deal to be made to end the Gaza war
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with former US negotiator, adviser and ambassador Dennis Ross. Today, Ross, an author and the counselor and Willi ... Show More
59m 22s
Sep 21
Kirk memorial, Gaza, Saudi-Pakistan, Intervision and Oktoberfest
Thousands will gather in Arizona for a public memorial honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with Donald Trump expected to deliver a speech. Israel intensifies its assault on Gaza City, killing at least 60, as ten countries prepare to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of ... Show More
12m 10s