Nick Cleveland-Stout & Ben Freeman : Israel’s Influence Machine: Media, Intelligence & Washington

Nick Cleveland-Stout & Ben Freeman : Israel’s Influence Machine: Media, Intelligence & Washington

June 16, 2026 · 40 min

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The episode discusses the implications of Section 219 of the NDAA and its impact on U.S. foreign policy and oversight.

A Pentagon “executive agent” for one foreign country? We break down Section 219 of the NDAA and why critics say it’s unprecedented, hard to oversee, and built to outlast voters. Listen now and tell us: smart alliance move or blank check?

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Host: Kelley Vlahos

Guests: Nick Cleveland-Stout, Ben Freeman

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Organizations: Pentagon, NDAA

Places: Washington, Israel

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