Mike DiMino, a former CIA officer, and Jenin Younes, a civil liberties lawyer, delve into the escalating tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. They discuss the implications for U.S. foreign policy and military support for Israel, highlighting Iran's potential retaliation. The conversation also addresses the chilling effects of proposed laws on academic freedom and freedom of speech regarding the Israel-Palestine discourse, underlining the importance of civil liberties in a tumultuous political landscape.