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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

The Year in Getting “Chotinered”

Dec 20, 2023
Fearless interviewer Isaac Chotiner reflects on a year of compelling Q&As for The New Yorker, discussing topics like settlements in the West Bank, Henry Kissinger's legacy, and India's political and economic changes under Modi. He also shares his hopes for future interviews in 2024.
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Isaac Chotiner

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  • The podcast discusses the potential impact of the Israel War with Gaza on US politics and how it could become a significant political story of the year depending on the outcome of the US presidential election.
  • The importance of presenting different perspectives and providing informative and balanced insights on complex subjects through Q&A interviews is highlighted by notable interviews with leaders of Israel's settlement movement in the West Bank and discussions on the changing political and economic landscape in India under Prime Minister Modi.

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Interviewing Mossab Abu Toa about his escape from Gaza

In this podcast episode, the host interviews Palestinian writer and poet Mossab Abu Toa, who shares his harrowing escape from the siege of Gaza. The interview sheds light on the challenges faced by Palestinians in Gaza and provides a personal perspective on the situation.

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