194. Trump Vs Netanyahu: Who’s Calling The Shots?

About this episode

The episode discusses the dynamics between Trump and Netanyahu regarding peace deals and media interactions.

Is Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the main obstacle for Trump’s peace deal? Will the Strait of Hormuz ever return to normal? And, what does Trump’s angry NBC interview walkout tell us about his relationship with the US news media? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, Founding Members' Q&As, members-only miniseries, and much more. Buy your tickets for our North America tour here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our free newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Katty Kay, Anthony Scaramucci

Topics covered

• US politics
• Middle East peace
• media relations
• Trump administration
• international relations

Keywords

• Trump
• Netanyahu
• peace deal
• Strait of Hormuz
• US news media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NBC

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