Pod Save America Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold
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Oct 14, 2025 Leah Greenberg, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible and a prominent activist, dives into the significance of the No Kings protests aimed at combating rising authoritarianism. She passionately defends the movement against accusations of 'hating America,' emphasizing its patriotic roots. The discussion highlights strategies for effective peaceful protests and the importance of leveraging public energy for political impact. Greenberg also addresses challenges posed by governmental pressure on civil society and outlines safety plans for demonstrators.
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Ceasefire Is Relief, Not Resolution
- The hosts celebrate the hostage returns and humanitarian aid but warn the ceasefire masks huge reconstruction and accountability challenges.
- They stress the moment is relief, not a comprehensive peace or moral absolution for Israel's wartime conduct.
Trump's Knesset Flourish Highlighted
- Jon and Tommy play an excerpt of Trump's Knesset speech to illustrate his bombastic framing of the deal.
- The hosts mock his hyperbole about solving 'three thousand years' of conflict.
Trump Used Leverage And Narrative To Close The Deal
- Tommy argues Trump played a decisive leverage role forcing Netanyahu to accept the deal while others pressured Hamas.
- He says Trump ran public messaging aggressively, calling it 'phase one' to smooth over unresolved issues.
