About this episode

Jonathan Schanzer discusses the complexities of Middle Eastern politics, including U.S.-Israel relations and the California primary vote.

FDD's Jonathan Schanzer is back to discuss a litany of bad news: a disputed report on an aggressive phone call between president Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's planned offensive on Beirut, the regional obstacles to a resolution in Iran, and the multi-pronged approach necessary to achieve it. Plus, the California primary vote, and John recommends Obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Guest: Jonathan Schanzer

Topics covered

• Israel
• Iran
• California primary
• Trump-Netanyahu relations
• Middle East conflict
• political analysis

Keywords

• Israel
• Iran
• Trump
• Netanyahu
• California primary
• Middle East
• politics

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Organizations: FDD

Places: Iran, Beirut, California

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