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11/21/23: Hezbollah Strikes Israel, Biden Admin Erupts Over 'Genocide Joe', Israel Jails Journalists, Cardi B Unloads On Biden Wars, Argentina Elects Wild New President, Cenk Uygur On Biden Brain Glitch, And Thanksgiving Politics

Nov 21, 2023
Ryan Grimm, a journalist and author with expertise in Argentinian politics, joins the discussion on recent global conflicts and election dynamics. They explore Hezbollah's attack on an Israeli military base and its implications for U.S.-Israel relations. Cardi B's political commentary and Argentina's radical new president, Javier Milei, are scrutinized for reflecting global discontent. The segment also highlights the challenges faced by journalists in war zones and the rising frustration within the U.S. political landscape as Biden's popularity wanes.
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ANECDOTE

Disputed Casualty Figures

  • Yair Lapid claims most Gazan casualties were terrorists, contradicting UN data.
  • The UN reports 70% of casualties are women, children, and babies, raising questions about Lapid's claim.
INSIGHT

WHO Labeled as Hamas

  • Israeli officials label various organizations as "Hamas," including the World Health Organization.
  • This rhetoric aims to justify actions against aid workers and medical facilities.
ANECDOTE

Controversial Op-Ed Endorsed

  • Israel's finance minister endorsed an op-ed advocating for epidemics in Gaza to hasten victory.
  • The op-ed frames civilian suffering as a means to an end, raising ethical concerns.
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