Nerdeen Kiswani

Ross Barkan, a New York Magazine columnist and political analyst, teams up with Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian activist and founder of Within Our Lifetime. They dive into the controversies surrounding New York's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani. Topics include Mamdani’s surprising endorsements, the implications of retaining Jessica Tisch for policing, and the balance he seeks between addressing protests and appeasing opposition. Their discussion offers a critical lens on political strategy and the complexities of activism.

Brandon Tatum, a former law enforcement commentator, defends Israel's actions while Emily Austin critiques the military operations in Gaza. Nerdeen Kiswani passionately discusses the toll on Palestinian civilians and the complexities of resistance. Later, California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton dives into the fallout from Katie Porter's campaign troubles and debates the fairness of transgender athletes in women's sports. The dynamic discussions challenge perspectives on accountability, ethics in warfare, and the future of California politics.

Pro-Palestine activist Nerdeen Kiswani and Columbia University’s professor Mohamed Abdou discuss Piers Morgan’s tough questions challenging activism; Controversies surrounding Judge Merchan, DA Alvin Bragg, Joy Behar, and Trump trial bias screenings; MSM personalities grilled for bias and lies about Trump; Stephen A. Smith criticizes Democrats on their failed plans; Katie Couric's take on Trump voters; and more interesting topics covered in the podcast.