Interviews with: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel
Nov 12, 2023
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the Israel-Hamas war, pressure for Israel to limit civilian casualties, and the effort to free hostages. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan talks about the US shift in approach to Israel. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel discusses her party's election results and the abortion debate. The podcast also covers Sen. Joe Manchin's announcement, the possibility of a Trump/Biden rematch, and the potential impact of a crowded third-party presidential lane.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes the importance of destroying Hamas and discusses efforts to evacuate patients from Gaza hospitals.
Ronna McDaniel suggests that Republican candidates should focus on common-sense limitations rather than extreme positions on abortion rights, highlighting the potential appeal of a more moderate approach.
Deep dives
Increasing pressure on Hamas and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins CNN in his first interview since the recent conflict with Hamas. He emphasizes the importance of destroying Hamas, highlights the challenges of targeting Hamas while minimizing civilian casualties, and discusses efforts to evacuate patients from Gaza hospitals.
Republican Party's messaging on abortion rights
Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican Party, discusses the Republican Party's messaging on abortion rights. She suggests that candidates should focus on common-sense limitations rather than extreme positions, highlighting the potential appeal of candidates who take a more moderate approach on the issue.
The potential for a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential election
Larry Hogan, former Republican Governor of Maryland, expresses his concerns about the current Republican and Democratic nominees. He discusses the potential for a third-party candidate and his hope to find an alternative to Donald Trump or Joe Biden.
Challenges for Joe Biden and potential alternatives
David Axelrod, former Obama senior advisor, shares concerns about Joe Biden's age and how it may impact his chances of re-election. He also discusses the challenges Democrats may face if they do not present a strong alternative to Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
First, Dana talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his first CNN interview since the Israel-Hamas war began. Dana presses him on growing pressure for Israel to limit civilian casualties, the effort to free the hostages being held by Hamas, and his refusal to take responsibility for the October 7 attacks.
Then, with US President Joe Biden expressing frustration at Israel’s reluctance to implementing humanitarian pauses inside Gaza and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying more needed to be done to keep civilians safe, Dana speaks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss the shift from the US in its approach to its close ally Israel.
Next, Dana sits down with RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to discuss her party’s disappointing election results and whether Republicans need to take a new approach to the abortion debate.
Finally, former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan join Dana to discuss a huge political week, including Sen. Joe Manchin’s announcement he won’t be seeking re-election in 2024, the possibility of a Trump/Biden rematch and how the third-party presidential lane could get crowded in 2024.