The Wright Show Why Bibi Always Needs More War (Robert Wright & Alex Gibney)
Jun 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, acclaimed documentary maker Alex Gibney shares insights on his latest project, The Bibi Files. He reveals how he obtained the controversial interrogation tapes and critiques Bibi Netanyahu's financial dealings and parallels with Trump. Alex also dives into the obstacles of distributing politically charged documentaries, particularly regarding Gaza. The conversation touches on ethical complexities in journalism, the influence of media on politics, and the evolving landscape of documentary filmmaking in the digital era.
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Leaked Netanyahu Interrogation Tapes
- Robert Wright received over a thousand hours of leaked interrogation tapes of Netanyahu and associates before the Gaza war.
- These tapes exposed deep corruption linking Netanyahu's court trial to political maneuvers involving the Gaza conflict.
War as a Shield from Justice
- Netanyahu stayed in power to avoid corruption prosecution by running a perpetual war.
- The Gaza war is linked to Netanyahu's strategy to elude justice by sustaining conflict.
Corruption Demands in Netanyahu Case
- Interrogation tapes showed Netanyahu's bribery was demanded by benefactors, not just gifts.
- Arnon Milchan's assistant revealed these demands, illustrating quid pro quo corruption involving visas and favors.
