Israel's End Game and the Possibility of a Ceasefire
Robin Wright, contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker and joint fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and US Institute of Peace, offers analysis of the conflict between Israel and Hamas,...
View ArticleIsrael's End Game; Who is Leonard Leo; Pop Quiz: Riding the Rails; Dear...
Coming up on today's show:Robin Wright, contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker and joint fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and US Institute of Peace, offers analysis of the conflict...
View ArticleBreaking News Consumer's Handbook: Israel/Gaza Edition
Experts say disinformation around the Israel-Hamas war is running rampant. On this week’s On the Media, a guide to understanding your feed in the midst of armed conflict. Plus, a deep dive into Saudi...
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Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: Israel and Gaza Edition
The maelstrom of mis- and disinformation circling the conflict in Israel and in Gaza is some of the worst that researchers have ever seen. And it’s not just on social media—plenty of legacy news...
View ArticleIs there a Path Forward for Gaza and Israel?
After returning from a week of reporting in Israel, David Remnick has two important conversations about the conflict between Israelis and Arabs both in and outside of Gaza. First, he speaks with Yonit...
View ArticleThe New Yorker’s David Remnick On Going Beyond "Who Is More Wrong?" In The...
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, how should journalists and members of the public think about how the historically entrenched and complex situation got to this point.On Today's Show:David...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Opinions Online and "Statementese"
There's been no shortage of opinions across the globe as the Israel-Hamas conflict rages on. But stateside, there's also been an abundance of statements: from individuals, brands, and even colleges and...
View ArticleTensions On College Campuses Over Israel-Hamas War
Demonstrations, faculty letters and other on-campus politics around the conflict in the Middle East have sparked uncomfortable discussions and tensions for students and educators. On Today's...
View ArticleAmerican citizens trapped in Gaza
The Rafah crossing gates swung open for individuals today for the first time since the Israel-Gaza war began. Hundreds of foreign nationals and wounded civilians streamed through, but the majority of...
View ArticleWhy Rep. Jim Himes Wants A "Pause" But Not A "Ceasefire" In Israel-Hamas War
A local congressman and House Intelligence committee Democrat lays out his opposition to a ceasefire in Gaza, and discusses the United States' role in the conflict.On Today's Show:U.S. Representative...
View ArticleDavid Remnick Reports on Grief and Rage in the Middle East
It’s been nearly a month since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, in which around 1,400 people were killed. Since then, the Israeli army has killed around 9000 people in Gaza. Hamas and Israel continue...
View ArticleWarring Narratives in the Israel-Gaza Conflict and a New #MeToo Movement
Israel began a ground operation in Gaza as a conflict that’s already left thousands dead continues to escalate. On this week’s On the Media, reflections on the unique difficulty of covering this war....
View ArticleNews and Views of War Through the Lens of TikTok
For years, Republicans in Congress have sounded alarms over TikTok, often citing concerns about the platform's Chinese ownership and its access to data. But now, they're arguing that TikTok has put its...
View ArticleIsrael-Hamas hostage negotiations continue
Over the weekend, officials from Qatar said progress had been made on a potential deal to release some of the nearly 240 hostages Hamas took captive from Israel on Oct. 7. The agreement would...
View ArticleIsrael, Hamas inch closer to cease-fire deal
As Israel and Hamas inch closer to a cease-fire deal, two peace activists with Standing Together have just returned to the Middle East after a weeklong tour of the US. We hear how the current crisis...
View ArticleAdvice for the Biden Administration on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease fire deal that will release hostages in exchange for a temporary pause in fighting and the release of Palestinian prisoners. Allison McManus, senior director for the...
View ArticleIsrael and Hamas reach deal for hostages, ceasefire
After weeks of negotiations, Israel and Hamas have finally agreed on a temporary ceasefire in Gaza that would start on Thursday morning. What will follow is the release of dozens of people taken...
View ArticleIsrael, Biden And The Domestic Politics Of US Foreign Policy In The Middle East
The ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war appears to be holding, as several rounds of prisoner/hostage swaps have been underway.On Today's Show:Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall...
View ArticleCall Your Senator: Sen Gillibrand on Israeli Hostages, Civilian Deaths in...
Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (D NY), responds to questions about Israel's war in Gaza, healthcare, asylum seekers, and more.
View ArticleSen. Gillibrand on Freeing More Hostages, Protecting Palestinian Civilians
Updates and analysis from a New York lawmaker involved in some key foreign policy and military congressional committees.On Today's Show:Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY), responds to questions about...
View ArticleIsrael says it seeks to 'eliminate' Hamas
Israel's military and political leaders say they still plan to eliminate Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the current pause in fighting ends. Hamas — a militant group and political party— has been able to...
View ArticleWord Watch: “Genocide,” and Do We Have to Care About OpenAI?
After a seven-day ceasefire, fighting has resumed in Gaza. On this week’s On the Media, how the word “genocide” entered discussions of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the legal implications of the term....
View ArticleIs It Anti-Semitic To Equate Zionism With Colonialism?
With divisions on the American left over how to talk about Zionism, our guest discusses the history of Jews in the region, and cautions pro-Palestinian activists to avoid anti-Semitism.On Today's...
View ArticleUS bars extremist West Bank settlers from America
This week, the US announced it was imposing visa travel restrictions on Israeli settlers involved in violence in the occupied West Bank. It's considered a rare punishment of Israelis by the US but...
View ArticleBrian Lehrer Weekend: Two Views of Israel From the Left
Two conversations from the week about Israel, Palestine, the war in Gaza, and Zionism.Behind the DSA's Stance on Israel and Palestine (First) | Political Divides Among Democrats (Starts at 46:45) If...
View ArticleThe Humanitarian Situation In Gaza, Per A Journalist And CARE International
With US officials reportedly saying that they expect Israel's offensive in Gaza to continue into the new year, we examine the needs of civilians caught in the middle. On Today's Show:Miriam Berger,...
View ArticleCan The U.N. Protect Civilians In The Israel-Hamas War?
What does the global community of nations see as its role in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza, and what other options are key players on the international stage pursuing?On Today's Show:Farnaz Fassihi,...
View ArticleThe U.N.'s Role; Recapping the Mayor; What to Know About Fentanyl in NYC;...
On today's show:Farnaz Fassihi, United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times, breaks down the role that the United Nations is assuming in brokering a ceasefire and other permanent solutions in...
View ArticleGaza: A War of Weapons and Words
This episode focuses on the Israeli and Palestinian conflict and its ripples throughout the world. First, Reveal host Al Letson has a conversation with members of the Parents Circle, Israeli and...
View ArticleFamilies of Israeli hostages in Gaza pressure Netanyahu government
After three hostages were killed by the Israeli army last week, the families of those still in captivity are putting more pressure on the Netanyahu government to get them released. Palestinians say the...
View ArticleA Palestinian-American Journalist and Activist On So Many Deaths In So Little...
How are some Palestinians thinking about the disparate treatment between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators receive?On Today's Show:Hebh Jamal, a Palestinian-American advocate and journalist...
View ArticleWhat A 'Softer' Israeli Approach To Gaza Might Look Like
Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many books, including The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War (Simon & Schuster, 2020), brings his...
View ArticleIsrael's Defense Against South Africa's Accusation of Genocide
South Africa has brought a case to the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of committing a genocide against Palestinians living in the occupied territories. Julian Borger, world affairs...
View ArticleVolcanic eruptions prompt rare evacuations in Iceland
Volcanic eruptions are not unusual in Iceland, but they rarely require residents to evacuate their homes. One resident from the village of Grindavik talks about what it’s like to watch lava engulf her...
View ArticleCall Your Senator: Sen. Gillibrand on Israel-Hamas War and More
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY), talks about her work in Washington, U.S. Middle East policy, funding negotiations, and more.
View ArticleSen. Kirsten Gillibrand Blames Iran and Hamas For Civilian War Deaths
New York State's junior senator takes calls from listeners on the business of Congress, and on the U.S.'s priorities in the Middle East.On Today's Show:U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY), talks...
View ArticleWe Have Troops In Jordan? Why Exactly Is That?
Three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan this week, and now some Republicans are proposing that the United States should attack Iran.On Today's Show:Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist...
View ArticleA Liberal Muslim Perspective on Gaza and the U.S.
How might the Israel-Hamas war impact the standing of the United States in the eyes of Muslim moderates around the world? On Today's Show:Mustafa Akyol, senior fellow at the Cato Institute focusing on...
View ArticleArabs and Jews Working Together For Israeli-Palestinian Peace
When it comes to the war in Gaza, some Israelis and Palestinians have an an appetite for productive dialog about what peace and justice could look like for both peoples. On Today's Show:Alon-Lee Green...
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