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Unholy: Two Jews on the News
Ticking Clock - with Yascha Mounk
Dec 15, 2023
Political scientist Yascha Mounk joins the podcast to discuss the trap of identity politics and the situation in America’s universities. Topics include American pressure on Israel, discrepancies in public and private discourse, the complicated position of American universities on free speech, understanding the response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the grip of ideology on Western campuses, and an incident of antisemitism in Poland.
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- US pressure on Israel in its fight against Hamas and the disagreements on the duration of the conflict's phases.
- Challenges in American universities including ideological dominance, restrictions on free speech, and the need for academic freedom.
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The Pressure on Israel and the US Response
The podcast explores the mounting pressure on Israel to end its war with Hamas, particularly due to remarks made by President Joe Biden. The focus is on the visit of US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Israel and his comments regarding the shifting phases of the conflict. There are discussions about the timeframe and the disagreement between the US and Israel on the duration of the first phase. The podcast also addresses the US vision for the day after the conflict and the revitalization of the Palestinian Authority, which is met with opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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