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Can America Afford ‘Blank Checks’ for Israel? | Guests: Rep. Andy Biggs & Eddie Scarry | 11/1/23

Nov 1, 2023
Rep. Andy Biggs joins the podcast to discuss oversight of US aid to Israel. Eddie Scarry talks about media excuse-making for President Biden. Glenn Beck highlights the importance of school choice for education progress. The podcast also covers the alarming rise of antisemitism in Paris and the media's role in reporting on Biden's policies.
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Quick takeaways

  • The concerns about Jack Liu's involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and the handling of aid to Iran raise questions about his qualifications as the new ambassador to Israel.
  • Governor Abbott's efforts to enact school choice in Texas have been hindered by Speaker of the House Dave Phalan, who has been criticized for his opposition to conservative priorities.

Deep dives

The Confirmation of President Biden's Pick for Ambassador to Israel

Yesterday, the Senate confirmed President Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel. The nominee, Jack Liu, is an Orthodox Jew and served in various roles in the Obama administration, including as Treasury Secretary from 2013 to 2017. However, there are concerns about his involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and the handling of aid to Iran. Many Republicans voted against his confirmation, raising questions about his qualifications and his potential impact on the Israel-U.S. relationship.

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