[BONUS] 223: Sledgehammer Time, with Jasper Nathaniel
Summary
Host Daniel D'Addario interviews journalist Jasper Nathaniel about his recent reporting from the West Bank, detailing escalating settler violence and state complicity. They discuss the murder of an infant by Israeli soldiers and Defense Minister Israel Katz’s policy changes that exempt settlers from administrative detention. The conversation critiques mainstream political narratives, such as Ro Khanna’s advocacy for nonviolent resistance, arguing that such positions stem from deep-seated dehumanization of Palestinians.
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Intro: Matt's absence and Gaza aid appeal
Music spin and Matt's video message
Interview with Jasper Nathaniel begins
The killing of infant Fahed in Hebron
Israel Katz cancels administrative detention for settlers
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State-settler coordination and Ro Khanna debate
Palestinian self-defense and settler violence videos
Lack of US accountability for settler crimes
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