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Breaking: Israel Strikes Back at Iran
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In a bonus episode, Tommy and Ben talk about the reports that Israel launched a retaliatory strike deep inside Iran, why Iranian leaders are downplaying what happened, why the logic of deterrence is stupid, and the Biden administration’s muted response. They also talk about supplemental funding bills for Israel and Ukraine that the House will vote on this weekend, the messaging incoherence of the US calling for a ceasefire in Gaza while sending Israel more weapons, the US vetoing a UN resolution on Palestinian statehood, and then they take audience questions from the Discord.
Released:
Apr 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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