State of the Union
Interviews with: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Republican Senator J.D. Vance, Former US Vice President Al Gore
Dec 10, 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses the Biden administration's support for Israel and protecting Palestinian civilians. Republican Senator J.D. Vance talks about President Biden's focus on Donald Trump and the future of the GOP. Former Vice President Al Gore joins to discuss the climate crisis and phasing out fossil fuels. The podcast also explores the current political climate, aid to Ukraine, and the potential outcome of the 2024 election.
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- The Biden administration's support for Israel in the war is subject to conditions and the civilian death toll in Gaza is putting pressure on Congress to address foreign aid.
- The decision to hold the COP 28 Global Climate Summit in the UAE raises concerns about the conflict of interest between the country's oil industry and the pursuit of climate solutions.
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Trump's comments about being a dictator raise concerns about abuse of power
During an interview with Sean Hannity, former President Donald Trump stated that he would want to be a dictator on day one if he were reelected. This statement has raised concerns about the potential abuse of power and disregard for democratic norms.
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