The Young Turks "AIPAC Shakur" - August 27, 2025
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Aug 28, 2025 A tragic shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school raises urgent questions about community safety and gun control. The Israeli military's claim about a strike on a Gaza hospital faces scrutiny due to lack of evidence. Charlamagne tha God humorously dubs a prominent political figure 'AIPAC Shakur.' The discussion delves into the human cost of conflict, emphasizing the plight of healthcare workers and the ethical concerns of media narratives surrounding war. A call for accountability and change in U.S.-Israel relations highlights the complexities of current geopolitical challenges.
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Gun Violence Is Multicausal
- Kasparian argues gun laws alone won't solve mass shootings and highlights mental-health and social isolation factors.
- She calls for broader societal care and better mental-health support alongside legal reforms.
Double Strike At Nasser Hospital
- Kasparian narrates the double-strike on Nasser Hospital and the footage showing rescuers hit in the second strike.
- She notes five journalists were killed and questions Israel's explanations and evidence for targeting militants.
Who Israel Calls 'Militants'
- Kasparian highlights that many victims labeled militants were health workers and journalists, undermining Israeli claims.
- She points to IDF internal data and AP reporting to question official narratives about civilian vs. militant casualties.
