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Israel bulldozes Palestinian West Bank homes

Oct 24, 2026 · 42m

Summary

This episode covers the Israeli military's mass eviction of Palestinians in Hebron following a deadly checkpoint attack, and the polarized Brazilian presidential runoff between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro. It also examines the US designation of Confucius Institutes as a national security threat, FIFA President Infantino's defense of his leadership, and the aftermath of riots in Limoges, France. Additionally, the program discusses the rise of the far-right AfD in Germany and features author Lawrence Wright discussing his new book on women on Texas death row.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and podcast introduction Hebron lockdown and mass evictions in the West Bank Analysis of Israeli military operations and election security Brazil presidential runoff: Lula vs. Bolsonaro US designates Confucius Institutes as national security threat FIFA President Gianni Infantino interview Sponsorship break Protests and town hall destruction in Limoges, France AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt and interview with Tobias Rausch News headlines: Wolf's Lair fire and death penalty poll Discussion on women on Texas death row and redemption
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