3583 - Gaza City Ground Invasion; Starbucks CEO on the Ropes w/ Zachary Foster & Michelle Eisen

Sep 17, 2025

Zachary Foster, a historian of Palestine, shares chilling insights on the ongoing ground invasion in Gaza City, discussing displacement, bombardments, and the dire humanitarian crisis. He critiques U.S. complicity and highlights the horrific conditions of starvation in northern Gaza. Michelle Eisen, a seasoned Starbucks barista and union leader, delves into the struggles for better working conditions and fair wages amidst ongoing negotiations with the company. She provides a candid look at the challenges of organizing and how listeners can support baristas amidst these turbulent times.

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INSIGHT

Shadow Architect Of Harsh Policy

Stephen Miller is portrayed as a shadow power shaping harsh immigration and security policies in Trump's administration.
Rolling Stone reports he advocates apocalyptic, militarized policies like detention camps and suspension of habeas corpus.

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Right-Wing Threat Is Underestimated

Emma Vigeland and guests emphasize right-wing rhetoric escalates violence and falsely casts left as primary threat.
They cite Cato data showing right-wing political terrorism accounts for the majority of attacks.

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Flattening Gaza To Force Displacement

Zachary Foster describes Israel's assault on Gaza City as indiscriminate flattening of infrastructure and homes.
He says the objective appears to be making Gaza unlivable to force displacement and eventual expulsion.

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It's Hump day on the Majority Report.

On today's show:

Stephen Miller and JD Vance guest host The Charlie Kirk Show and Miller promises to dismantle "Left-Wing Terrorist Networks", whatever that means.

Rolling Stone publishes a profile piece on Stephen Miller where they reveal that he likes to play with porcelain dolls, has a short fuse and operates as a shadow president.

Thom Tillis acknowledges that Alex Jones and Steve Bannon proclaiming "war" on the left exemplifies the right's role in escalating the violent division in this country.

Contributor to the Palestine Nexus Newsletter, Zachary Foster joins us to discuss the most recent evacuation order in Gaza City and the current state of the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.

15-year barista and Starbuck's Worker's United leader, Michelle Eisen joins the show to discuss current negotiations with Starbucks, their union busting efforts and a potential strike.

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Kash Patel continues his humiliation tour of congress, as he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. Patel is getting hit from both sides over his Epstein hypocrisy.

Recently fired CDC director Dr. Susan Monarez testifies before Congress to describe her experiences under HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Ta-Nehisi Coates writes a great piece about the sanitization of Charlie Kirk's legacy.

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