2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Trump Signs Historic Gaza Peace Deal as Hostages Are Freed, Is Trumpeted as "President of Peace"
Oct 13, 2025
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a physician-scientist and owner of the LA Times, shares insights from Trump’s unconventional diplomacy in the Middle East. John Podhoretz provides a grand view on the historical significance of the Gaza peace deal and its implications for national policy. Meanwhile, Israeli Olympian AJ Edelman shares an emotional perspective on the recent hostage releases and discusses the complexities of Palestinian public opinion. Together, they dive into the interplay of regional dynamics and the future of diplomacy.
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Traveling With Trump In The Middle East
- Patrick Soon-Shiong described traveling with Trump to Saudi Arabia and Qatar and witnessing positive regional responses.
- He credited Trump's businesslike, nonconventional approach with making strategic progress toward peace.
Digital-First Infrastructure Is Crucial
- Soon-Shiong emphasizes digital-first content and modern CMS infrastructure as essential to future media.
- He says legacy newsrooms risk becoming dinosaurs without investment in realtime, multimedia platforms.
How To Invest In The New LA Times Model
- Join.laTimes lets small investors take part in the LA Times Media Group's growth before a public offering.
- Invest directly if you want ownership exposure to a diversified, digital-first media and studio platform.