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The Houthi Haircut
Jan 12, 2024
Donald G. McNeil Jr., author of The Wisdom of Plagues, joins the podcast to discuss his book and the zoonotic origin of Covid. They also touch on the accuracy of Anthony Fauci's answers about gain-of-function research, public health cowardice, the environmental impact of missile strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, and the debate surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza and the concept of genocide.
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- Israel emphasizes that its actions aim to save civilian lives, not commit genocide.
- Extreme statements about Israel undermine the credibility of the legal process and hinder effective collective action in future epidemics.
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Israel Defends Its Right to Self-defense Against Hamas Attacks
Israel's legal advisor, Tal Becker, argues that Israel is seeking to protect its people against Hamas attacks, not to destroy a people. He emphasizes that the intent to commit genocide is totally lacking and that Israel's actions aim to save civilian lives.
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