2726 - Israel Report: Netanyahu Knew; The Rise Of The Right in Germany w/ Hanno Hauenstein
Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 9m
Summary
Sam Seder discusses a Haaretz report alleging Netanyahu ignored a pre-October 7 warning from the UAE and failed to inform Israeli security chiefs. The show also covers Trump’s defense of the Iran conflict, his shifting 9/11 narratives, and the Republican midterm convention. Guest Hanno Hohenstein analyzes the AfD’s historic electoral victory in Saxony-Anhalt, exploring the party’s rise amid economic insecurity and its complex stance on antisemitism and Zionism.
Topics discussed
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News Roundup: Germany, Canada, HHS, and 9/11 Docs
Happy Labor Day and Show Banter
Ha'aretz Report: Netanyahu Ignored Oct 7 Warnings
Analysis: Incompetence, Pretext, and Death Tolls
Trump on Iran War: 'Small Potatoes' and Casualties
Trump's Changing 9/11 Story and Dementia Jokes
Republican National Convention Attendance Predictions
Sponsor: Zocdoc Dental and Doctor Appointments
Interview: History of AfD and German Democracy
Saxony-Anhalt Election Results and Voter Mobilization
Coalition Scenarios and Potential CDU Defections
Policy Implications: Militarism and Social Cuts
The Paradox: AfD Anti-Semitism and Pro-Zionism
Upcoming State Elections in Berlin and Other Regions
Membership Promo and Upcoming Show Guests
Fun Half: Alpha Males and Listener Calls
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