The Empire Strikes Back | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!
Jul 30, 2026 · 2h 23m
Summary
Joy Reid criticizes former NY Gov. David Patterson for comparing Mayor Zohran Mamdani to George Wallace over his stance on Netanyahu. She discusses the Nolan Wells case, warning against unsubstantiated accusations, and previews a live stream with Ben Crump. Guest Daniel Levy analyzes "Pax Silica," arguing it embeds Israel in US tech infrastructure to counter China while obscuring moral support for Israel.
Topics discussed
Intro, Substack chat, and Mississippi disappearances warning
NY Post's George Wallace comparison to Netanyahu
Pax Silica, AI, and the moral case for Israel
Zionism, antisemitism, and Mamdani's NYC campaign
Christian nationalism and Black church narratives
Lindsey Graham skit and membership plug
Midwest progressive surge and AIPAC influence
South Carolina primary shift and Black voter power
Panel on SC politics, Jim Clyburn, and party strategy
Republicans attacking Anthony Fauci and Epstein files
Outro, Brandon Jackson draft story, and closing
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