Yesterday

Why is Saudi Arabia doubling down on its relations with the US?

United States President Donald Trump “looks at Saudi Arabia like a piggy bank or an ATM machine” and that’s why the recent Saudi-US summit focused on deals instead of strategic regional issues, such as Sudan, Palestine, Iran and Syria, argues political scientist Gregory Gause, pr ... Show More

23m 57s

Nov 9

Does the rise of Mamdani indicate a major shift in the US | The Bottom Line

After the capital of capitalism voted for socialism and Democrats in two states trounced Republicans, United States President Donald Trump is worried that he won’t be able to impose his domestic vision for the nation, Republican strategist John Feehery argues. Feehery tells host ... Show More

24m 11s

Nov 2

Who has the upper hand in China-US relations? | The Bottom Line

The United States and China have declared a truce in the trade war launched by US President Donald Trump in April, argues Evan Medeiros, former US National Security Council director for China. Medeiros tells host Steve Clemons that the deal reached between Chinese President Xi Ji ... Show More

24m 1s

Oct 15

Will the War in Gaza Really End?

The world has watched as a cease-fire has tentatively taken effect in Gaza. All the surviving Israeli hostages are home and many Palestinian prisoners and detainees have been released. Israeli forces have pulled back within Gaza, and much-needed humanitarian aid is rushing in. ... Show More

58m 15s

Oct 3

Reading between the lines of Trump’s Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump’s strategy to end the war in Gaza and prepare for the day after has divided opinion. After two years of failed ceasefire talks, it is the only prospect within reach now that could bring some respite to Palestinians enduring Israel’s relentless ... Show More

22m 19s

Jul 2025

What is the cost of ending the war in Gaza?

The toll of war is often measured in figures: the number of people killed, injured or displaced. But how do we calculate the cost of ending a war? In the case of Gaza, where Israel continues to pursue a 20-month military offensive, the sacrifices will be difficult to qu ... Show More

23m 20s

Sep 30

Trump's plan for Gaza is not a done deal

President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are urging Hamas to accept a 20-point U.S. peace deal. The plan calls for Hamas to disarm in exchange for an end to the fighting, aid to Palestinians, and the reconstruction of Gaza. Rachel Brandenburg of the Israel P ... Show More

27m 21s

Mar 2025

Israel blocks aid to Gaza as it pushes new ceasefire terms

Israel has stopped humanitarian aid to Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire deal expired this weekend. The Guardian's Julian Borger talks about why Israel has stopped that aid and ongoing negotiations with Hamas. Then, New York Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the ... Show More

27m 31s

Jan 2025

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire in Gaza

Following intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have arrived at a ceasefire deal to end more than 15 months of war in Gaza. All Israeli hostages being held by Hamas will be released, while Israel’s soldiers will withdraw fully from Gaza, and allow 600 aid trucks per day to enter ... Show More

27m 51s

Oct 17

Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Deal Is Already Failing Palestinians

The first phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal began to move forward this week as Israeli and Palestinian hostages have been released and aid trickles in. “The crossings were partially reopened, so some aid is coming in — food, water, and medicine — but only a small amo ... Show More

43m 52s

Sep 29

“Peace in the Middle East.” But Is It Real?; Trump Sends National Guard to Portland

We’re headed to the White House, where President Trump said a deal had been reached for “peace in the Middle East.” The president sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning to push a 20-point plan demanding that Israel immediately halt its offensive in G ... Show More

23m 44s

Oct 14

Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold

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 25

Will Donald Trump's plan for Gaza work?

Will Donald Trump's plan for Gaza work? The U.S. President has presented a proposal to end Israel's war on the strip. And he's secured firm support from regional leaders. But what about the two main players: Hamas and Israel? In this episode: Thomas Warrick - former Deputy Assist ... Show More

23m 59s

Can a ‘one-sided, unserious’ US plan del...