Pod Save America’s Ben Rhodes talks about the recent ceasefire in Gaza, the backsliding of American democracy, the risks of military action in Venezuela, and the importance of grassroots movements in shaping the future of politics.

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Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Ben Rhodes On Israel 10 Years Later

06:30 When Mossad Followed Ben Rhodes

10:00 America’s Fall Into Authoritarianism

20:30 Will America’s Elites Ever Fight Back Against Trump?

30:57 American Invasion of Venezuela

34:40 Is America Turning Into Hungary?

37:00 California’s Redistricting

39:00 October 7th

42:30 Can America Copy Poland?

43:40 Pod Save The World

47:30 Why Did Ben Rhodes Get Into Politics?

50:28 Obama’s Impact On Ben Rhodes

51:54 Obama vs Trump

54: 25 Is AOC The Next President?

59:44 The Mamdani Era

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Democratic Backsliding & Spy Stories Feat. Ben Rhodes