Washington & Jerusalem

Joshua Claar
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This will explore the relationship between Israel and American politics and why it has become one of the most consequential and contested issues in Washington. Each episode examines the political, historical, religious, and strategic forces that shape U.S. policy toward Israel. We look at how Democrats, Republicans, American Jews, Evangelicals, activists, lobbying groups, and younger generations are changing the debate. The goal is to move beyond partisan talking points and understand how Israel fits into the larger story of American politics and America’s role in the world.

Episodes

  1. 4h ago

    Pressure Points, Power, and Protests

    A contentious protest in Philadelphia, Israel’s coalition-building challenge, and Rep. Thomas Massie’s push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. It also weighs how Presidents Obama and Trump pressured Iran—and what “toughest” really means.

  2. 5d ago

    US Midterm 2026 Results

    In Episode 4, we go through the midterm results: the House gains, the ongoing vote count, and how economic pressure moved voter support. We look at how Republicans reacted, the debate over Israel, and who is lining up for 2028, including J.D. Vance and the question of Qatar's influence. We also cover constitutional checks, the Michigan assault case and the university's response, and whether Democrats will pursue impeachment over the next two years. We finish with what could happen with Iran, the DSA's results and Democratic Party strategy, and how household costs and tariffs are affecting rural voters.

  3. Nov 2

    Understanding the US Midterms

    This episode goes over some of the hotly contested US Senatorial races.

  4. Oct 28

    Israeli Election 2026 Results

    We discussed the results of the Israeli election.

  5. Oct 24

    Israeli Election 2026

    This episode explains how Israeli elections work and offers insight into the 2026 Israeli election.

  • 5 Episodes

About

This will explore the relationship between Israel and American politics and why it has become one of the most consequential and contested issues in Washington. Each episode examines the political, historical, religious, and strategic forces that shape U.S. policy toward Israel. We look at how Democrats, Republicans, American Jews, Evangelicals, activists, lobbying groups, and younger generations are changing the debate. The goal is to move beyond partisan talking points and understand how Israel fits into the larger story of American politics and America’s role in the world.

Information

  • Creator
    Joshua Claar
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joshua Claar
  • Show Website
    Washington & Jerusalem