The Dispatch Podcast

Maggie Haberman, The New York Times political correspondent, discusses Trump's social media strategy, friction with Bannon, his policy agenda including mass deportation, and his focus on retribution and pending trials.

This podcast discusses various topics including Osama Bin Laden's manifesto on 9/11, Xi Jinping's trip to San Francisco, China's social media psyop, IDF hospital siege in Gaza, and the debate on power tools. They also explore US-China relations, China's hegemonic role, propaganda on TikTok, confusion between explanation and excuse, hypocrisy in addressing human rights violations, and double standards in media coverage.

Jonathan Karl, author of Tired of Winning, discusses the chaos and factional warfare within Trumpworld, Bannon gossip, dangers of 2024, and reporting on Trump. They explore changing dynamics in Trumpworld, contradictions in individuals' public statements, and Trump's focus for his 2024 campaign. They also reflect on the Republican party's current state and doubts about the speaker becoming the nominee again.

Ben Judah, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center and author, discusses the future of Saudi Arabia, its royal family, and the challenges faced by Jews in Europe. Topics covered include Saudi Arabia's modernization efforts, concerns about the country's future, ideological battles against Islamism, MBS's perspective on the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe.

Steve and Jonah discuss the unhinged Republican candidate and the appeal of transgressive politics. They also analyze a debate among Republicans on global issues. There is a discussion on tensions between Biden and Obama world, skepticism towards Biden's ability to beat Trump, and the perception of the economy. They speculate on Trump's potential actions and the conflict between political parties.

Journalist Graeme Wood discusses the aftermath of the October 7 atrocities in Israel, including the records of the pogrom, the alienation between the Israeli state and people, ultra-Orthodox Jews in the war effort, the Hamas/ISIS comparison, and civilian deaths in Gaza.

Discussion on the potential death of the social justice movement, Mike Pence's decision to drop out of the 2024 GOP primary, and Trump's preference for aggressive lawyers. Analysis of the primary ballot situation in New Hampshire and the impact of support loss among Arab American voters. Talks about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the Federal Reserve's potential impact on the economy and the next election.

Jeremy Rabkin, professor of law at George Mason University, discusses the complexities of international law in relation to Israel's conflict with Hamas. Topics include rules of war, allegations of war crimes, collective punishment, civilian shields, and the limitations of international law in holding high-ranking officials accountable.

Exploring the impact of Trump on the Republican Party and the appointment of the speaker of the House. Plea deals for Trump associates, Biden's challenger, pro-Hamas Democrats, Jewish student harassment, Qatar's influence on campuses, and Iran's escalating attacks on US troops.

Discussing the impact of the October 7th massacre, Israel's strategy towards Hamas, and the possibility of a land invasion. Exploring the meaning of 'from the river to the sea' and the anti-Israel discourse in the Arab world. Highlighting the transformative impact of the massacre and the challenges of removing Hamas. Also discussing the status of talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia and the importance of Israel's image in the region.