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This week we discuss the discrepancy between the positive headlines and the reality of people struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices, Israel rescuing hostages, and new Russian sanctions. 

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)

Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)

Segments this week:

(03:46)  Jobs numbers and economic concerns

(21:09) Israel hostage rescue 

(32:08) Russia

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Related reading:

Segment 1:

Reuters - The 'good' and 'bad' news inside the US jobs report | Reuters

CNBC - Jobs report May 2024: U.S. job gains totaled 272,000 in May

NYT - Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them.

FT - Joe Biden cuts Donald Trump’s lead on handling of US economy

Segment 2: 

WSJ - How Israel Saved a Hostage Rescue Mission That Nearly Failed - WSJ

WSJ - Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas - WSJ

NBC - U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S.

Segment 3: 

Axios - U.S. expands sanctions against Russia

NYT - At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine - The New York Times

AP - Russian warships conduct Atlantic drills en route to Cuba. New hypersonic missiles are on board | AP News

NYT - 46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia. - The New York Times

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