Pod Save the World Can the FBI Survive Trump & Kash Patel?
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Sep 17, 2025 Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, shares insights on the current humanitarian crises in Gaza, Haiti, and Sudan. He discusses the devastating impacts of the cuts to USAID and the urgent need for international intervention. The conversation also touches on the ramifications of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Israel and regional stability. Fletcher offers a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, highlighting the resilience of affected communities and the importance of ongoing humanitarian support.
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UN Finds Genocidal Campaign In Gaza
- A UN Commission concluded Israel's actions in Gaza meet the 1948 Genocide Convention criteria.
- The ongoing Gaza City offensive risks mass civilian casualties and worsened famine.
Rubio Visit Exposes Diplomatic Failures
- Marco Rubio signaled the U.S. has given up brokering a Gaza peace deal during his Israel visit.
- Israeli sources claim Trump was notified before the Doha strike, contradicting White House statements.
FBI Norms Eroding Under Partisan Pressure
- Kash Patel's combative Senate performance signaled partisan erosion of FBI norms.
- The hearing showed the agency's institutional role is being politicized and undermined.
