Original Grievances

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People on both sides of the Israeli conflict are deeply entrenched in their belief of possessing the original grievance. Each side can cite horrible things done to them by the other, leading to a cycle of claims and counterclaims that date back to the late 19th century. The speaker, due to lacking a strong tribal affiliation, observes how these entrenched beliefs hinder resolution of the conflict.

Journalist and author Robert Wright invited EconTalk's Russ Roberts to his podcast, NonZero, to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, knowing that there would be plenty to disagree about. The two then agreed to release their back-and-forth on their respective podcasts. The result is a lively but respectful discussion that is more debate than the usual EconTalk episode. We hope there will still be much to learn from this slightly more combative than usual episode.