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#502 - The Second Battle of Batya (w/ Batya Ungar-Sargon)

The Fifth Column

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Shifting Sands: U.S. Foreign Policy and Israel

This chapter examines the evolving landscape of U.S. foreign policy regarding Israel, particularly within the Republican Party and influential figures like Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard. It highlights the ideological tensions emerging from past administrations' decisions and a potential shift in support for Israel, questioning the nature of U.S. aid based on interests versus moral obligations. The discussion also explores the intricate relationship between Jewish identity and political narratives in American conservatism, delving into the complexities of perceptions at events like CPAC amidst rising anti-Semitic rhetoric.

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