Topics include Biden's age, Trump's legal troubles, Navalny's death, and India's relationship with Israel. Explore the deepening alliance between the US, India, and Israel, discussing historical parallels, tech ties, and strategic significance.
39:47
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Fair coverage of Biden's age vs. Trump's trials by NYT under scrutiny.
Putin's suspected involvement in Navalny's death raises anti-corruption concerns and geopolitical implications.
Deep dives
A.G. Salzberger Defends NYT Coverage on Biden
A.G. Salzberger, the publisher and chairman of the New York Times, defended the paper's coverage of President Joe Biden's age and unpopularity despite White House criticism. Salzberger emphasized the importance of reporting fairly on both Biden and Donald Trump. The issue arose after special counsel Robert Herr's report noted Biden's failing memory, leading 6% of Americans to question his capability. Walter Russell Mead analyzed the situation, indicating that the coverage did not significantly impact the status quo.
Trump Faces Legal Troubles and Supreme Court Appeal
A New York judge penalized Donald Trump with a $350 million fine and a three-year bar from top corporate roles in the state over civil fraud charges. The Manhattan DA announced Trump's trial for falsifying business records is set to begin on March 25. Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the Supreme Court to deny Trump's appeal, triggering discussions on the ongoing legal battles and potential outcomes.
Alexei Navalny's Death Sparks Putin Criticism and Ukraine Focus
The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison raised suspicions of President Putin's involvement, intensifying concerns about Russia's authoritarian drift. Navalny's life dedicated to anti-corruption activism ended abruptly, questioning Putin's regime. Concurrently, focus shifted to Ukraine's situation, highlighting Western failure in countering Russian aggressions and the challenges posed by the ongoing war dynamics.
This week, Walter and Jeremy talk Biden’s age, the Trump trials, the death of Navalny, and India’s bromance with Israel.
Each week on What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead and Jeremy Stern help you understand the news, decide what matters and what doesn’t, and enjoy following the story of America and the world more than you do now. For more, check out tabletmag.com/what-really-matters. You can read Walter Russell Mead’s Tablet column here, and check out more from Tablet here.