A DAILY PUBLIC RADIO PROGRAM FEATURING NEWS ANALYSIS OF THE DAY'S TOP ISSUES

Background Briefing: May 7, 2024

Israel Joins Peace Talks in Cairo Amid IDF Escalation in Gaza   We begin with a mid-level Israeli delegation joining ceasefire negotiations in Cairo as the IDF steps up military operations on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing closing off the two main entry points...

Background Briefing: May 6, 2024

  The Gaza Impasses With Hamas Wanting a Permanent Ceasefire and Israel a Temporary One We begin with an announcement by Hamas’ political leader that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar as Israel’s PM and head of the IDF vow...

Background Briefing: May 5, 2024

The House Speaker Uses an Antisemitic Trope Blaming George Soros as he Launches Hearings on Antisemitism on Campuses We begin with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton referring to the pro-Palestinian student encampments as “the little Gazas that have risen up on campuses...

Background Briefing: May 2, 2024

On the Brink of the Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Are Deadlocked We begin with the likely invasion of Rafah and the expulsion of Palestinians into Egypt as talks underway in Cairo for a ceasefire appear deadlocked, while Netanyahu’s right flank...

Background Briefing: May 1, 2024

A Pro-Israel Mob Invades the UCLA Campus to Beat up Pro-Palestinian Students While the Police Look On We begin with a violent invasion by a pro-Israel mob who came onto the UCLA campus last night to beat up the pro-Palestinian students and tear down their encampment...