About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Trump's actions regarding Iran and the significance of the ultra-orthodox draft in the upcoming elections.

Mike thinks there’s a clear limit to how far Trump will escalate hostilities with Iran before the midterms, and Gadi explains the recent legislation blitz and why the ultra-orthodox draft has become such a hot button issue and why it's such an effective weapon for the left. It may well carry the day for them at the ballot box.

People in this episode

Host: Mike

Guest: Gadi

Topics covered

• elections
• politics
• Iran
• legislation
• ultra-orthodox draft
• midterms

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• midterms
• ultra-orthodox draft
• elections
• legislation
• the left

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump, ultra-orthodox, the left

Places: Iran

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