Pod Save America Debating Biden's Gaza Problem (with Mehdi Hasan)
4 snips
Feb 21, 2024 
Mehdi Hasan, a prominent British-American journalist and political commentator, joins the conversation with Tommy to analyze the Biden administration's handling of the Gaza crisis. They discuss how Biden's approach could impact voter sentiment, particularly in Michigan's Muslim and Arab American communities. The duo criticizes the administration's perceived inaction and emphasizes the need for a humanitarian response. Additionally, they tackle the bizarre parallels drawn between Donald Trump’s situation and Alexei Navalny’s legacy, alongside the chaotic Republican impeachment inquiry.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Reagan's Phone Call
- In 1982, Reagan stopped Israel's bombing of Beirut with one phone call to Prime Minister Begin.
- Begin initially resisted but complied 20 minutes later after Reagan called the bombing a "Holocaust."
Netanyahu's Constraints
- Tommy Vietor believes Netanyahu's political vulnerability to right-wing ministers limits Biden's leverage.
- He fears Netanyahu might bypass Biden, appealing to Congress for a veto-proof aid bill.
Challenge Netanyahu
- Publicly challenging Netanyahu may help Biden.
- Cozying up to Netanyahu might alienate voters in key states like Michigan.
