Has Netanyahu lost America?
Summary
Kai Wright and Carter Sherman discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, highlighting his arrival under an ICC arrest warrant and the resulting political tension with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The hosts, joined by Guardian reporters Andrew Roth and Al J. Sperry, analyze a dramatic shift in US public opinion, with 60% of Americans now viewing Israel unfavorably, and note that both political parties are increasingly distancing themselves from the Israeli PM. They also explore the impact of this backlash on Israeli domestic politics, Netanyahu’s upcoming election, …
Topics discussed
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Netanyahu's arrival and US political reluctance
Shifting US public opinion and aid to Israel
Mayor Mamdani's stance on the ICC warrant
Democratic Party views on Netanyahu's arrest
Trump's UN speech and tone toward allies
White House positioning and Netanyahu's isolation
Bipartisan backlash and polling data
Netanyahu's US background and self-perception
Israel's PR strategy vs. policy reality
Disconnect between public opinion and US policy
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Netanyahu's election strategy and coalition
Violence in the West Bank and US citizens
Interview with Israel's UN Ambassador
Political liability of pro-Israel stances
Ed Sheeran tour controversy and cultural shift
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Show credits and outro
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