About this episode

Rahm Emanuel discusses the need for the U.S. to reconsider its unconditional support for Israel and shares his views on Middle East peace and trans rights.

A likely Democratic Presidential candidate says the U.S. must end unconditional support for Israel. Emanuel explains his proposal for Middle East peace, and his position on trans rights.

People in this episode

Guest: Rahm Emanuel

Topics covered

• Middle East peace
• U.S. foreign policy
• trans rights
• Democratic politics
• Israel

Keywords

• Rahm Emanuel
• Israel
• U.S. foreign policy
• Middle East peace
• trans rights
• Democratic Presidential candidate

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Places: Israel, U.S.

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