‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR MARCH 20, 2026: Attack on Iran Disrupts World Order… DC Area Effort Delivering Aid to Cuba… Author Susan Abulhawa Responds to Disparaging Remarks by NYC Mayor Mamdani… Plus Headlines

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran, efforts to deliver aid to Cuba, and features a response from author Susan Abulhawa to remarks made by NYC Mayor Mamdani.

The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel is upending the military and economic status quo and there is no end in sight. Gerald Horne gives his take. Residents of the DC area are joining in the worldwide effort to deliver humanitarian aid and solidarity to Cuba. Author Susan Abulhawa response to being called […]

People in this episode

Host: Esther Iverem

Guest: Susan Abulhawa

Topics covered

• military conflict
• humanitarian aid
• political commentary
• international relations
• cultural response

Keywords

• Iran
• Cuba
• humanitarian aid
• Susan Abulhawa
• Gerald Horne
• military conflict
• politics
• international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NYC Mayor Mamdani

Places: Iran, Cuba, DC, U.S., Israel

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