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848 - Straight Drop Kitchen feat. Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill (7/8/24)

Jul 9, 2024
Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill discuss Biden's campaign, media coverage prioritization, and the war in Palestine. They critique Biden's support for Israel, media integrity, and responsible journalism. Insights into Biden's mindset, political strategies, and leadership challenges are explored. The launch of independent journalism venture Drop Site News is highlighted, encouraging support for their work.
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  • Media distraction from Biden's faults diverts focus from critical world issues like Gaza crisis.
  • Biden's supposed decency clashes with his support for violent Israeli actions in Gaza, exposing hypocrisy.

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Analysis of American Politics and Media Attention

The discussion delves into American politics, critiquing the focus on Biden's diminishing mental capacity while diverting attention from critical issues like the situation in Gaza. It highlights the disparity between public perception of Biden as a decent man and his policies supporting violent Israeli actions in Gaza.

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