Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab American Institute, discusses the alarming increase in hate crimes against Jews and Muslims in the US due to the Israel-Hamas war. The podcast also covers the guilty verdict of crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and the FBI's investigation into NYC Mayor Adams receiving illegal donations. Additionally, the use of AI in music production, specifically in mixing and creating music, is explored.

Join historian Stephen Wertheim, Arab American Institute's Maya Berry, and national security reporter Spencer Ackerman as they dissect the foreign policy visions of Trump and Harris ahead of the 2024 election. They delve into how recent events in Gaza are reshaping voter sentiments, particularly among Arab and Muslim Americans. The trio also examines the bipartisan consensus on military dominance, the electoral implications of U.S. foreign policy, and the shifting dynamics in the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and Palestine.