Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

What Is Actually Going On In The Middle East

Oct 10, 2023
The podcast discusses the recent Hamas attack in Israel, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and divisions within the left. It provides a historical overview of the Middle East, analyzes Israel's adversaries, highlights conflicts within the left political spectrum, and examines the distinction between innocent civilians and collateral damage in armed conflict. It also explores changes to the NDAA Act, the left's contradictory views, and the embrace of transgender ideology. The podcast emphasizes the need to protect the innocent while opposing violence and promoting unity.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East
04:28 • 13min
3
Historical Overview of the Middle East
17:40 • 18min
4
Israel's Adversaries: From Nation States to Non-State Actors
36:10 • 6min
5
Divisions and Conflicts within the Left Political Spectrum
42:34 • 9min
6
Distinguishing Between Innocent Civilians and Collateral Damage in Armed Conflict
51:51 • 23min
7
Analyzing Changes to the NDAA Act and the Definition of Terrorism
01:15:03 • 5min
8
The Left's Contradictory Views
01:19:39 • 25min
9
The Left's Embrace, the Hamas-Israel Conflict, and an Intellectual Battle
01:45:07 • 6min