Ben Samuel
Washington correspondent for Haaretz who reports on U.S. politics and the U.S.-Israel relationship, providing analysis of American political dynamics and policy.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 32min
AIPAC's worst nightmare? Why Netanyahu said Israel doesn't want U.S. military aid
Ben Samuels, Washington correspondent for Haaretz, and Amos Harel, senior defense analyst at the same outlet, dive into Netanyahu's surprising claim that Israel could reduce U.S. military aid to zero within a decade. They discuss the implications of this announcement amid growing skepticism from both sides of the U.S. political spectrum regarding aid levels. The conversation unfolds around AIPAC's potential identity crisis if military funding diminishes, and the impact on Israel's security and defense strategy as it navigates a changing political landscape.
Mar 14, 2023 • 58min
Episode 14: Cast/Creator Roundtable!
Host Jordan T. Maxwell and original cast members Alison Haislip, Jack De Sena, Teri Reeves, Ben Samuel, Lindsey Payne, along with writer Elizabeth Triplett and creator J.D. Walsh, discuss their favorite memories of making Battleground. Topics include true crime podcasts, catchphrases, jelly bean pranks, hot pepper dares, traffic violations, speculations about characters, and teasing their absent friend Jay Hayden.
