Emily Tamkin

In this discussion, guests include Idris Kaloun, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, and Joyce Karam, a senior editor at Al Monitor. They dive into the implications of Israel's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the subsequent ripple effects on U.S. foreign policy. Alana Shore highlights the economic impact of mass deportation, while Jack Detch and Emily Tamkin explore the rising tensions in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for effective humanitarian aid. There's also rich analysis of recent sanctions affecting both Israel and Russia.

Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter at HuffPost, joins Amanda Becker from the 19th and Naftali Ben-David from the Washington Post to discuss major political shifts, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s narrow confirmation as Secretary for Health and Human Services amid vaccine skepticism. Nancy Youssef and Emily Tamkin weigh in on international relations, focusing on Trump’s calls with Putin and Zelenskyy, while Leila Milana-ana Allen highlights strains on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The episode wraps up with insights on U.S. foreign policy and domestic governance challenges.

In this discussion, Emily Tamkin, a global affairs journalist and author, unpacks the recently passed legislation regarding terrorist financing and American hostages. She highlights concerns over its potential to label nonprofits as terrorist funders, particularly in a politically charged environment with Trump potentially returning to power. Tamkin also addresses how this bill reflects broader threats to democratic freedoms and the chilling effects on civic organizations that advocate for marginalized voices.

Emily Tamkin, a global affairs journalist and author, dives into the complexities of the recently passed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. She discusses the potential dangers of increased executive power, dubbing the bill a 'nonprofit killer' that could threaten civil liberties. Tamkin highlights the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party and how shifting perceptions on national security could stifle nonprofit advocacy. She warns of possible implications for dissent and the need to safeguard democratic values.

Aymann Ismail, a Muslim journalist, and Emily Tamkin, a writer and author, discuss power dynamics, tribalism, and the role of empathy in the Israel-Gaza conflict's impact on the United States. They share personal experiences, address online dialogue challenges, explore historical support for Israel among American Jews, delve into frustration and pain, discuss power imbalances and silenced voices, and debunk misnomers about the conflict.