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0:00 Headlines
1:01 - Washington
1:41 - Silicon Valley
2:20 - China
3:04 - Africa
3:43 - Europe
4:34 Bob joins to discuss the Israel-Iran war
08:24 Has Trump had a change of heart?
13:17 The Pandora's Box of a US attack
17:54 Connor makes the pro-bombing-Iran argument
21:42 Bob: A diplomatic solution would have been 'trivially easy'
27:45 Trump's missed opportunity for a win
31:44 Where Israeli and American interests diverge
34:18 Israel’s risky calculus: Escalation over negotiation
40:26 Why won't Trump use his leverage to rein in Israel?
Recorded June 20, 2025.
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Discussed in Overtime:
Israel's dwindling popularity among young Americans.
Is Iran really determined to destroy Israel?
Understanding Iran's perspective.
The Israel paradox in US politics.
Overtime video:
