A very good combination of Rep Ro Khanna and Rula Jebreal, one providing some answers to our domestic politics and the other nuances on the ICJ rulings re the status of Palestine.
I am hoping Rep Khanna would use his clout to push Kamala Harris to see and talk about the Palestinian’s humanity. Mr. Khanna is a key member of the Progressive caucus and carries weight in the Democratic Party and possible could use it in the Democratic Party Platform.
Between the two I think the law and order version of Rula is something that could be used on Kamala as she pushes DT on legal issues and completely ignores the ICJ rulings.
You see Mehdi, this is exactly why we needed this channel. Please continue bringing these knowledgeable guests and keep asking these questions.
I do hope that Kamala Harris pivots away from Biden's Israel policy and talk about the international law and its implication/implementation throughout the world without any discriminations. Maybe the reasonably good days are ahead of us and the Palestinians.
In China the PLO and Hamas did reach an understanding re the governance of Gaza. This could be used by Kamala to further the idea of governance in the Palestine.
Amazing episode.. very important questions to me personally. I hope Ro and the progressive caucus convince Harris to not gamble away the uncommitted vote and to go beyond just talk about Palestinian lives mattering, and to do something concrete to win back the trust Biden lost.
Also loved the passion of your guest Rula. Wow, very strong points and so well spoken... I pray she stays safe and many more get to hear from her.
Rula Jebreal nailed it, as per her usual: Kamala Harris cannot claim to be the someone who is about justice and the law and abide war crimes and persistent disregard for international law by Netanyahu's government... PS: Ro Khanna is just always the best
Unbelievable that any self-respecting person would attend the Netanyahu love-in. The man is literally giving congress their orders through his many mouthpieces in the States. he always comes with his hand out, either to change policy or to get weapons; disrespecting the people of a foreign country. I long for the day he is left in the lurch when he comes with his begging bowl. Anyway, as Rula said, Israel has been found guilty on so many things, yet Netanyahu has the brass to show up in the States. Too bad nobody there will arrest him as they would in many other countries now. Shame on the sheep who will become the clapping seals when he speaks tomorrow.
Excellent show, Mehdi. This is the first time I’ve seen Rula Jebreal speak. I appreciate her passion but also the clear and logical substance of her statements. Impressive.
I have so many ppl saying this to me and let’s not forget it is the Jewish population that has been leading the protests against Israel’s atrocities, groups like Not in My Name and Jewish Voice for Peace. So you can just assume a Jewish person is a Zionist until proven otherwise or assume a Jewish person is a good human until proven a Zionist. I choose the latter.
Actually I agree that is not correct as many Jews are supportive of the pro- Palestine movement. But I believe Kamala is a large AIPAC recipient and previously spoke at their conference. Also her husband is a big supporter of stomping out “antisemitic” speech in our schools and elsewhere which is code for speech critical of Israel. Just hoping she doesn’t share those views…
Brilliant episode, Rula Jebrael always has invaluable input on Middle Eastern topics and Rep Ro Khanna was a great guest to discuss Democrats and US politics in general.
The national leadership "difference" we so desperately need is addressing massive human overpopulation/overconsumption and the consequential ongoing but strengthening climate collapse. C3S (EU) just published "Hottest May on record spurs call for climate action", in which the data set reveals a 0.75 degC global temp increase over the 3 1/2 yr. since the 1991-2020 baseline ave. This huge jump in global temp (1/2 of the 1.5 deg BS), which portends 2 degC by 2027, 3 deg by 2032, and another 1 degC increase every 5 yrs., so 6 degC by 2047, 23 yrs. from now. Still want to bring another innocent child into being, only for that child to literally burn-p and hate your guts?
Just on this thing about population growth, the countries that have the greatest population growth rates are in sub-Saharan Africa and have nearly zero per-capita GHG emissions. The countries that have the highest emissions rates, like Europe, Japan, South Korea, China, have near-zero or even negative population growth rates.
Seems like putting this on population growth is blaming the wrong people.
This argument always seems to me to accept that people in sub-Saharan Africa will never be able to use more resources. They want a better life and they deserve it. And they should get help in having fewer children, which most women prefer if they have more control over their lives.
Rula Jebreal is such a wonderful guest and spoke very powerful words. I also fear the world kinda moved on from Gaza and once again abandons the people in Palestine. And i share her fears about the rise of fascists in Euope and their methods to influence the discourse.
Ro Khanna isnt really my cup of tea. I don`t think these enlightened centrist types have anything of value to say and his answers re Gaza proved it.
The guy who boastfully conned America and the West, Netanyahu, in all his 4 Congress speeches in the past, "was a failure, serving only to entrench hostility with the administration and offering up empty promises", as quoted in Israel Haaretz. This time, he is addressing the American Congress, convicted as a criminal by the World Court and could be convicted by the Israeli court for bribery. So with Genocide and corruption on his head, the American politicians are prepared to hear him lecture about 'shared values'. VP and potential President Kamala, who proudly stands for the rule of Law, will meet him. Netanyahu, in private, will be laughing his head off that the world's only superpower is so beholden to him. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the smartest of them all ?
A very good combination of Rep Ro Khanna and Rula Jebreal, one providing some answers to our domestic politics and the other nuances on the ICJ rulings re the status of Palestine.
I am hoping Rep Khanna would use his clout to push Kamala Harris to see and talk about the Palestinian’s humanity. Mr. Khanna is a key member of the Progressive caucus and carries weight in the Democratic Party and possible could use it in the Democratic Party Platform.
Between the two I think the law and order version of Rula is something that could be used on Kamala as she pushes DT on legal issues and completely ignores the ICJ rulings.
You see Mehdi, this is exactly why we needed this channel. Please continue bringing these knowledgeable guests and keep asking these questions.
I do hope that Kamala Harris pivots away from Biden's Israel policy and talk about the international law and its implication/implementation throughout the world without any discriminations. Maybe the reasonably good days are ahead of us and the Palestinians.
In China the PLO and Hamas did reach an understanding re the governance of Gaza. This could be used by Kamala to further the idea of governance in the Palestine.
Amazing episode.. very important questions to me personally. I hope Ro and the progressive caucus convince Harris to not gamble away the uncommitted vote and to go beyond just talk about Palestinian lives mattering, and to do something concrete to win back the trust Biden lost.
Also loved the passion of your guest Rula. Wow, very strong points and so well spoken... I pray she stays safe and many more get to hear from her.
Rula Jebreal nailed it, as per her usual: Kamala Harris cannot claim to be the someone who is about justice and the law and abide war crimes and persistent disregard for international law by Netanyahu's government... PS: Ro Khanna is just always the best
Unbelievable that any self-respecting person would attend the Netanyahu love-in. The man is literally giving congress their orders through his many mouthpieces in the States. he always comes with his hand out, either to change policy or to get weapons; disrespecting the people of a foreign country. I long for the day he is left in the lurch when he comes with his begging bowl. Anyway, as Rula said, Israel has been found guilty on so many things, yet Netanyahu has the brass to show up in the States. Too bad nobody there will arrest him as they would in many other countries now. Shame on the sheep who will become the clapping seals when he speaks tomorrow.
Ro Khanna is so well spoken. I appreciate this interview very much.
Rula Jebreal is a force of nature - I am so pleased to be supporting you, Rula, and so many powerful needed voices on this channel!
Excellent show, Mehdi. This is the first time I’ve seen Rula Jebreal speak. I appreciate her passion but also the clear and logical substance of her statements. Impressive.
Any news on the documentary release?
Incredible show. Ro and Rula have very different styles and are in different fields, but both are fighter for justice and dignity for all. Thank you.
I keep pointing to who she is married to, a zionist.
Do you mean because he's Jewish? If so, why don't you just say that, straight out? Do you know anything about him except that he's Jewish?
Not because he's Jewish. Because he is a zionist.
I have so many ppl saying this to me and let’s not forget it is the Jewish population that has been leading the protests against Israel’s atrocities, groups like Not in My Name and Jewish Voice for Peace. So you can just assume a Jewish person is a Zionist until proven otherwise or assume a Jewish person is a good human until proven a Zionist. I choose the latter.
Does anyone in fact know if Mr. Harris supports Zionism and the ethnic cleansing genocide of Palestine?
Who is Mr. Harris?
Based on...
Because I listened to the words from his mouth.
Look, I don't have time to instruct people in Basic Internet, so ask a friend how hyperlinks work.
Come to Zeteo, where you can see the commenters say "I don't trust Kamala Harris because she married a Jew."
Actually I agree that is not correct as many Jews are supportive of the pro- Palestine movement. But I believe Kamala is a large AIPAC recipient and previously spoke at their conference. Also her husband is a big supporter of stomping out “antisemitic” speech in our schools and elsewhere which is code for speech critical of Israel. Just hoping she doesn’t share those views…
And your evidence that this jew is a "zionist"?
Excellent show again. Love Rula & her fighting spirit, wish there were more journalists of her ilk.
Brilliant episode, Rula Jebrael always has invaluable input on Middle Eastern topics and Rep Ro Khanna was a great guest to discuss Democrats and US politics in general.
Kudos on an excellent episode. I think these long form, in-depth interviews are great for getting below the surface and the sound bites of the issues.
Keep it coming! Medhi. We appreciate you!
The national leadership "difference" we so desperately need is addressing massive human overpopulation/overconsumption and the consequential ongoing but strengthening climate collapse. C3S (EU) just published "Hottest May on record spurs call for climate action", in which the data set reveals a 0.75 degC global temp increase over the 3 1/2 yr. since the 1991-2020 baseline ave. This huge jump in global temp (1/2 of the 1.5 deg BS), which portends 2 degC by 2027, 3 deg by 2032, and another 1 degC increase every 5 yrs., so 6 degC by 2047, 23 yrs. from now. Still want to bring another innocent child into being, only for that child to literally burn-p and hate your guts?
I feel like there must be a better way to make the case that we need to take action on climate change.
Just on this thing about population growth, the countries that have the greatest population growth rates are in sub-Saharan Africa and have nearly zero per-capita GHG emissions. The countries that have the highest emissions rates, like Europe, Japan, South Korea, China, have near-zero or even negative population growth rates.
Seems like putting this on population growth is blaming the wrong people.
This argument always seems to me to accept that people in sub-Saharan Africa will never be able to use more resources. They want a better life and they deserve it. And they should get help in having fewer children, which most women prefer if they have more control over their lives.
And your suggestion is? This is end of life on earth level news and it is far, far more important than our political BS.
Rula Jebreal is such a wonderful guest and spoke very powerful words. I also fear the world kinda moved on from Gaza and once again abandons the people in Palestine. And i share her fears about the rise of fascists in Euope and their methods to influence the discourse.
Ro Khanna isnt really my cup of tea. I don`t think these enlightened centrist types have anything of value to say and his answers re Gaza proved it.
The guy who boastfully conned America and the West, Netanyahu, in all his 4 Congress speeches in the past, "was a failure, serving only to entrench hostility with the administration and offering up empty promises", as quoted in Israel Haaretz. This time, he is addressing the American Congress, convicted as a criminal by the World Court and could be convicted by the Israeli court for bribery. So with Genocide and corruption on his head, the American politicians are prepared to hear him lecture about 'shared values'. VP and potential President Kamala, who proudly stands for the rule of Law, will meet him. Netanyahu, in private, will be laughing his head off that the world's only superpower is so beholden to him. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the smartest of them all ?
Mt Representative, Marc Pocan, will not be there. I believe others are boycotting as well.