The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Israel's Deadly Weekend, Biden's Sad One

Jun 17, 2024
Israelis face escalating violence in Gaza, Biden tackles Lebanon missile threats, Netanyahu shifts war strategy. Obama helps Biden offstage, Hillary Clinton makes Tonys appearance. Challenges in aid delivery to Gaza, media criticism, Hezbollah conflict. Reflecting on political perception, cognitive decline, and differing policy approaches. Exploring human dignity in work, Tony Awards dynamics, and a musical play inspired by Fleetwood Mac's album.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 5min
2
Challenges in Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and the Irony of Aid Distribution
04:56 • 3min
3
Engineering History, Biden's Pier Decision, and Media Criticism
07:40 • 3min
4
Challenges in Gaza, Skepticism of Media Coverage, and Conflict with Hezbollah
10:16 • 2min
5
Analyzing Video Misleadingly Portraying President Obama Leading President Biden Offstage
12:25 • 19min
6
Strategic Seclusion, Political Perception, and Policy Contrasts
31:23 • 25min
7
Reflections on Work, Tony Awards, and Cultural Dynamics
56:30 • 4min
8
Musical Play Inspired by Fleetwood Mac's Rumors Album and Theater Recommendations in NYC
01:00:48 • 7min