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Trump’s Gaza madness ft Lewis Goodall

Feb 6, 2025

Lewis Goodall, a seasoned journalist and co-host of the News Agents podcast, joins the conversation to dissect Donald Trump's shocking plans for Gaza, which some are dubbing ethnic cleansing. They also explore Keir Starmer's evasive responses and the implications for UK politics. On a positive note, activist Tessa Khan celebrates a significant court ruling stopping the controversial Rosebank oilfield project, linking it to broader environmental advocacy. The discussion wraps up with humor about Bristol's recycling struggles amid political chaos.

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Lewis Goodall

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Quick takeaways

Trump's controversial plans for Gaza highlight a dire humanitarian crisis and raise global concerns about ethnic cleansing.

Keir Starmer's leadership amid the chaos of Trump's policies reveals challenges in establishing a clear political vision for the Labour Party.

The court ruling against the Rosebank oil development underscores the significance of grassroots activism in combating environmentally harmful projects.

Deep dives

Trump's Controversial Gaza Plans

President Trump's announcement of plans to take over the Gaza Strip creates a significant international crisis, raising concerns about potential ethnic cleansing. Trump described Gaza as a 'symbol of death and destruction,' suggesting that Palestinians would have to relocate to neighboring countries, portraying the takeover in capitalistic terms as a potential 'Riviera of the Middle East.' His statements, which prioritize Israeli security over the rights of Palestinians, reflect a chilling focus on real estate development rather than humanitarian considerations. This has prompted outrage and concerns about international law, with calls for the global community to respond firmly and protect Palestinian rights.

Intro

2min

Ethnic Cleansing and Global Politics

8min

Activism and Environmental Justice

7min

Navigating Political Chaos

17min

Political Frustrations and Environmental Awareness

8min

Recycling Dilemmas in Bristol

4min

Audience Engagement and Creative Requests

5min

Donald Trump has left the world reeling with a plan to turn Gaza into *checks notes* “the Riviera of the Middle East”. He vowed that the US will “take over” and “own” the Gaza strip, effectively endorsing the ethnic cleansing of 1.8 million Palestinians who would have “no alternative” but to leave.

With rumours circling that his inner-circle are calling him an “HR manager” rather than a leader, in classic style, Keir Starmer has pushed back but avoided directly criticising Trump.

News Agents co-host Lewis Goodall joins Nish and Coco to discuss this latest tidal wave of horror and whether Starmer has it in him to stand for something.

On a more hopeful note, the decision to greenlight the giant new Rosebank oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts. At the forefront of the fight has been Uplift Director Tessa Khan, who calls in to celebrate this major win for climate action and let us know how we can stop this oilfield for good.

Later, Coco sinks her teeth into our household waste, after Green-led Bristol Council unleashes the wrath of local residents.

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Guests

Lewis Goodall

Tessa Khan

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