Hagar Chemali

Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, and Hagar Chemali, former spokesperson for the U.S. mission to the UN, dive into the political fallout after Rep. Elise Stefanik's booed appearance at a local event. They discuss growing discontent among constituents and its impact on party dynamics. The conversation also touches on strategic messaging ahead of midterm elections, using baseball analogies, and the evolving tactics of gray zone warfare by Russia, underscoring the necessity for a united front among democracies.

Advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush, Al Cárdenas, and Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN, Hagar Chemali, discuss Trump's Truth Social going public, ISIS attack in Moscow, and the impact of inflation. They explore the financial and political implications, global tensions, and personal immigrant stories highlighting American identity and unity. The podcast also delves into inflation's impact on consumers, monetary policy decisions, the crisis in Haiti, and national security threats.

Former spokesperson for a political figure, Hagar Chemali, discusses how the affordability crisis is impacting Biden's Latino voters. They also cover the rise of good jobs without a college degree and a Democratic Rep being indicted for bribery. The panel highlights the influence of major Biden donors on anti-Israel protestors.

Former spokesperson Hagar Chemali discusses Iran's attack on Israel, financial challenges for those above the poverty line, Trump's economic plan, and the IMF's warning about deficit spending. They also touch on media activism, bias, and trust erosion.

Hagar Chemali, a former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and an adjunct professor, joins the conversation to dissect recent security breaches involving sensitive military plans shared via Signal. The discussion examines how perceptions of Trump may paradoxically stabilize global affairs and explores the pervasive threat of misinformation to financial systems. They also tackle the urgent stakes of the AI race and international relations, underscoring complexities in global governance and transnational repression.