Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2026-03-24 Tuesday
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Mar 24, 2026 
Bruce Springsteen, legendary musician, drops in to perform and speak about justice. Masab Abutoha, Pulitzer Prize–winning Palestinian poet, reads stark poetry about Gaza and personal loss. Daniel Levy, former Israeli negotiator, analyzes Israel, Iran, regional diplomacy, changing media narratives, and whether talks can de-escalate tensions.
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Netanyahu Pushed U.S. Into War To Expand Israeli Dominance
- Netanyahu leveraged long-standing U.S. indulgence to draw the Trump administration into a war with Iran.
- Daniel Levy argues Netanyahu sees a chance to extend Israeli regional dominance (a Pax Greater Israel) by weakening Iran with U.S. military power, even at U.S. expense.
War Rhetoric Resonates With Gullible True Believers
- The war narrative sells as serving U.S. interests mainly to three groups: the gullible, true believers, and those in Israel's echo chamber.
- Levy says the Mossad and pro-Israel networks manufacture urgency and recruit ideological allies, deepening U.S. entanglement despite high risks.
More Israeli Damage Images Show Strained Defenses
- Israel's greater transparency about domestic damage may reflect deteriorating interception capacity and visible escalation.
- Levy suggests more images are emerging because Israel and U.S. interceptors are strained and Iran is pacing heavier strikes to conserve capabilities.