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The hosts dive into the western media's portrayal of civil unrest in Israel, particularly criticizing a New York Times article for its vague terminology. They highlight how the press often overlooks severe allegations like violence and torture. The discussion sheds light on the contrasting narratives between liberal and Arab media, with a focus on how Arab voices offer a more nuanced perspective on far-right sentiments in Israel, challenging prevailing narratives.

In this entertaining discussion, guest Alex Nichols, known for his commentary on the Olympics and video games, joins Felix to dissect recent developments in both realms. They humorously critique the Assassin’s Creed franchise and the French Olympics, highlighting outdated video game mechanics and cultural absurdities. The duo also tackles bizarre political narratives and the outlandish 'medbeds' phenomenon, blending sharp satire with eye-opening insights about health and technology in society.

The hosts dive into the moral dilemmas surrounding U.S. foreign policy in Gaza and its ramifications for progressive voters. They explore how political actions can clash with social justice ideals, particularly as elections approach. The discussion raises questions about loyalty and the ethical implications of voting in a complex political landscape.

Streamer Hasan Piker joins for a news round-up discussing Biden dropping out, Kamala Harris as nominee, Trump losing support, and his VP pick failing. Also, they talk about Lord of the Rings and Aaron Sorkin reading series.

Political commentator Kath Krueger reviews a week of events from Trump's shooting to Biden's appearances. Mina Parkison discusses abolishing medical debt through QUILT and right-wing assault on sexual education in Tennessee.

Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill discuss Biden's campaign, media coverage prioritization, and the war in Palestine. They critique Biden's support for Israel, media integrity, and responsible journalism. Insights into Biden's mindset, political strategies, and leadership challenges are explored. The launch of independent journalism venture Drop Site News is highlighted, encouraging support for their work.

Director Alex Cox discusses his visual style, making political films, and his admiration for various genres. They explore LA in Repo Man, anachronisms in film, Italian Westerns, and leftist themes in Westerns. The conversation also touches on the punk scene, JFK theories, and upcoming film projects.

Reporter Dave Weigel and analyst Ettingermentum discuss the 2024 Presidential Race, Joe Biden's diminishing outlook, and potential surprise outcomes. They also share tips for playing Elden Ring. Topics include Biden's campaign strategies, potential replacements within the Democratic Party, and speculations about a one-term presidency. Humorous comparisons between game characters and real-life figures are made throughout the podcast.

Musician and climate journalist Jael Holzman discusses leaving congressional journalism due to ethical discrepancies, biases on climate and trans rights reporting, and the complacency towards baseless stories in the D.C. press corp. They explore challenges in reporting on trans issues and the importance of ethical journalism in controversial topics like transgender healthcare.

Filmmaker Kavitha Chekuru and journalist Sharif Abdel Kouddous discuss their film on Gaza, highlighting civilian toll, US state dept obfuscation, and breakdown of human rights law. Topics include challenges for Gaza journalists, investigation into child killing by Israeli tank, tragic incidents in conflict, use of safe zones in Gaza, and media bias in reporting on Gaza atrocities.