Secretary of State Marco Rubio was called to Capitol Hill to defend the Trump Administration's agenda this week. Perhaps no policy has felt the Trump undoing as much as climate change. John Kerry is someone who has led the US on all of these issues, as President Biden's Special Climate Envoy as well as Secretary of State under President Obama. He joins the show to discuss.
Also on today's show: author Laura Bates ("The New Age of Sexism"); scientist David Liu
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Deadly DC Attack Brings Condemnation, Questions
Officials from around the world are condemning the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC. The attack comes at a time of heightened threats towards Israeli embassies globally, and a global rise in antisemitism, amid outrage over the country's conduct in Gaza. Correspondent Alex Marquardt joins the show from Washington, DC to discuss.
Also on today's show: South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola; UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher; NYT investigative reporter Kate Kelly
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57:57
Why the US Needs to Support Ukraine
Russia continues to pound Ukraine, with drone attacks overnight coming just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to his American counterpart Donald Trump. Last month Bridget Brink resigned her post as US Ambassador to Ukraine in protest over the Trump Administration's marked change in policy towards Russia and Ukraine. She joins the show from Washington DC to explain why it matters for America to ensure Russia does not win the war it started.
Also on today's show: Wilfred Frost, Son of David Frost / Producer and creator, "David Frost Vs"
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Israel in the Diplomatic Crosshairs
The UK is making its frustration with its ally Israel known today, summoning its ambassador, pausing trade negotiations and sanctioning West Bank settlers. France and Canada also threatened to take "concrete action" against Israel. CNN's Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins the show from Tel Aviv.
Also on today's show: Rim Turkmani, Director of Syria Conflict Research Program, LSE; Bonny Lin, Director, China Power Project; Ian Bremmer, President and Founder, Eurasia Group
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58:08
The Trump-Putin Phone Call
First: Last week, President Donald Trump said, “Nothing’s
going to happen until Putin and I get together.” Now they have on the phone. But
what will it mean for Ukraine.
Then: Hundreds of people were killed in Gaza in a matter of
days as Israel ramps up airstrikes and its ground offensive. Israeli journalist
Ronen Bergman joins the show to discuss.
Plus: The center defeats the far right in Romania, and the
European Union breathes a sigh of relief.
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