The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Historian, Member of Knesset, Ambassador, and Author Michael Oren joins us for an interview analyzing the current conflict.TakeawaysIsrael faces challenges in responding to Iran's strike while avoiding triggering a regional conflagration and alienating allies.The concern of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and the potential risks involved.The changing policies of the United States towards Israel and the impact on the Israeli response.The psychological impact of the conflict and the rise of anti-Semitism. The conversation highlights the cultural struggle surrounding the terms 'Israel' and 'Palestine', which encompass a wide range of meanings and ideologies.The Obama administration's worldview and misrepresentation of historical events, particularly regarding the Arab-Israeli negotiations, are discussed.The conversation explores the challenges and complexities of the settlements in Israel and the need for creative thinking to achieve peace.Michael Oren emphasizes the importance of recognizing the rights and identities of both Israelis and Palestinians in order to move towards a resolution.Sound Bites"Courage, a little luck would help at this point.""If they are humiliated or shown to be impotent, that might lead them to the conclusion that we can't put up with this anymore.""If Iran were to break out and have a nuclear weapon, then we might as well just pack our bags and move somewhere.""This war has given us clarity on a lot of issues. One of them is on the nature and extent of antisemitism.""When people say Palestine in America today, they mean many things. They mean socialism. They mean LGBT rights, strangely, because there are no LGBT rights in Palestine, or women's rights. They mean anti-colonialism. They mean anti-nationalism.""His worldview was a democratic worldview, which included respect for international institutions, a strong feeling about Palestinians, a reticence to use military force, and unfamiliarity with military force."

Destiny, also known as Steven Bonnell II, is a prominent political commentator and content creator known for his debate skills and provocative takes on various issues. With a passion for gaming, politics, and philosophy, Destiny engages in lively discussions that often challenge the status quo.

Ed Obayashi is the Deputy Sheriff and Policy Advisor for the Modoc County Sheriff's Office. He also serves as a law enforcement advisor for numerous law enforcement agencies, joint powers authorities for law enforcement (insurance funds), and law enforcement advisory organizations. As a licensed attorney, he also serves as the Legal Advisor, General Counsel, and official training advisor related to Use of Force and Police Practices for these entities. He is recognized as a foremost legal and training expert in California, nationally, and internationally in law enforcement matters, particularly in Use of Force and Internal Affairs Investigations issues. He is one of the most in demand legal lecturers in Use of Force and Police Practices for law enforcement legal associations, including the State BAR of California.

Voice was converted using elevenlabs.io You can follow him on Twitter @HeTows.Raffi's articles are published here: https://mosaicmagazine.com/author/rafi-demogge/

Abigail Shrier, author of Bad Therapy, discusses the risks of therapy for children, redefining mental health norms, parenting challenges like screen time limits, discipline, and cultural affection. The conversation also covers expanding vocabulary, setting boundaries, and iatrogenic harm in gender dysphoria treatment.

Jacob Magid, Times of Israel US Bureau Chief explains the aid situation in Gaza.

Atlantic writer Phil Klay https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/03/gaza-war-indefensible-united-states/677896/ discusses his recent article.

Haaretz Reporter Michael Hauser Tov analyzes and explains what has gone wrong that has led to injuries and amputations of prisoners at an Israeli field hospital.Also covered are the "Hannibal Directive" and other issues relating to the conflict.

Foreign policy analyst Jon Hoffman discusses his recent article and worldview."The special relationship does not benefit Washington and is endangering U.S. interests across the globe."https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/03/22/israel-gaza-biden-netanyahu-security-united-states/

My friend Hatem Gabr objects to many of the things Sam Harris said, and recorded this response.