War in Iran, Elections in Illinois: Harold Meyerson; Mamdani & the Midterms: Maurice Mitchell; Politics update: John Nichols

About this episode

The episode discusses the US war in Iran, elections in Illinois, and the political implications of these events with insights from various guests.

Why is the US at war with Iran? "It's entirely a war based on Trump's whim and his apparent desire to do what Bibi Netanyahu has asked him to do". Next up: Elections in Illinois, where AIPAC, AI and Crypto money did not win. Harold Meyerson comments. Also: The Working Families Party is organizing voters not just to win a Democratic majority in Congress but for a movement election, a historic expansion of the electorate that includes a demand for significant change. Maurice Mitchell, the party’s National Director, explains. Plus: Trump’s war in Iran is bringing economic chaos and suffering to much of the world, but for American voters, the biggest effect is the soaring price of gasoline – and the political implications for Republicans in the midterms are clear to everyone. Meanwhile Minneapolis has shown how Americans can resist unjust and illegitimate power. John Nichols comments.

People in this episode

Guests: Harold Meyerson, Maurice Mitchell, John Nichols

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• Illinois elections
• Working Families Party
• midterm elections
• political commentary
• economic impact
• voter mobilization

Keywords

• US war in Iran
• Illinois elections
• Harold Meyerson
• Maurice Mitchell
• John Nichols
• Working Families Party
• midterm elections
• economic chaos
• gasoline prices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AIPAC, Working Families Party

Places: Illinois, Iran, Minneapolis

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