Exploring the civilian death toll in Gaza and comparing it to hypothetical American casualties, raising questions about the conflict's severity. Discusses the lack of dissent in Israel, the consequences of ongoing violence, and the effectiveness of targeting specific groups like Hamas.
Journalist and author Robert Wright invited EconTalk's Russ Roberts to his podcast, NonZero, to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, knowing that there would be plenty to disagree about. The two then agreed to release their back-and-forth on their respective podcasts. The result is a lively but respectful discussion that is more debate than the usual EconTalk episode. We hope there will still be much to learn from this slightly more combative than usual episode.