Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

Israel Declares War and Interview with Secretary of State Blinken

Oct 8, 2023

Secretary of State Blinken and Israel's ambassador Herzog discuss the war in Israel. Congresswoman Mace shares motive for ousting Speaker McCarthy. Governor Pritzker and Mayor Adams warn about the migrant crisis. Other topics include selecting a new Speaker of the House, humanitarian impact of the conflict, and government shutdown possibilities.

53:30

Episode guests

Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Michael Herzog

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Israel and Hamas are engaged in a violent conflict with hundreds of casualties.

The ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has caused disarray within the Republican-led Congress.

Deep dives

Israel's Response to Hamas Attack

Israel recently declared war after Hamas staged a stunning assault by land, air, and sea. The conflict has led to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken discuss the escalating situation and the need to respond.

Introduction

2min

Political Fallout and Escalating Conflict: Congress, Migrant Crisis, and Israel-Hezbollah Clashes

4min

Israel's Response to Recent Attacks

13min

Humanitarian Impact and Efforts to Minimize Civilian Casualties

2min

Interview with Republican Representative on Voting Down Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House

2min

Selecting the New Speaker and the Implications for the Republican Party

7min

Mayor Eric Adams' Message on Migrants and Attacks in Israel

15min

Government Shutdown and Republican Party Dynamics

3min

This week on Face the Nation, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel's ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog join the show as war erupts in Israel. And after the stunning ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, one of the eight Republicans who voted to topple their speaker, shares her motive. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is fresh off a tour of Latin America, warn that the migrant crisis is spiraling out of control.

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Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

Israel Declares War and Interview with Secretary of State Blinken

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Israel's Response to Hamas Attack

The Ousting of Kevin McCarthy

Concerns Over the Migrant Crisis

Tim Scott's Bid for the White House

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts