Public Research Podcast with Daniel Schwartz

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  1. 1d ago

    Is Trump Going Soft on Iran? - Jason Brodsky - Ep. 72 - Public Research

    Is Trump Going Soft on Iran? - Jason Brodsky - Ep. 72 - Public Research with Daniel SchwartzSix months into the war with Iran, where do things stand—and how should we assess the conduct and strategy of the war so far?Jason Brodsky is an Iran specialist who has worked as an advisor for the late Senator Joe Lieberman and also in the White House. He serves as the Policy Director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and has spent years studying the Iranian regime and its leadership.Brodsky joins the show to discuss what the United States and Israel have achieved against the Islamic Republic, what they have failed to accomplish, and what comes next.We discuss the damage done to Iran’s nuclear program, military, missile and drone capabilities; the Strait of Hormuz; America’s depleted interceptor and munitions stockpiles; and whether the war should have been fought more aggressively against Iranian ports, rail links, energy infrastructure and other strategic targets.We also get into the prospects for regime change and an Iranian uprising, the remaining nuclear threat at Pickax Mountain, Iran’s relationship with China, whether Washington has weakened its deterrence by repeatedly threatening actions it does not take, and what President Trump should do next.Later, the conversation turns to the ideology and objectives of the Iranian regime, threats against the United States and its allies, whether Israel is in a better strategic position than it was before October 7, antisemitism in anti-Israel rhetoric, the global anti Israel cult and the viability of a 2 state solution.A wide-ranging discussion about Iran, Israel, American power, deterrence, military strategy, and what comes next in the war.Conversation recorded on Aug. 16, 23.#Iran #Israel #Trump #Netanyahu #IDF #Hormuz

    Is Trump Going Soft on Iran? - Jason Brodsky - Ep. 72 - Public Research

  2. Sep 5

    Is America Choosing Defeat in Iran? - Ep. 71 - Jonathan Spyer - Public Research

    Is America Choosing Defeat in Iran? - Ep. 71 - Jonathan Spyer - Public Research with Daniel Schwartz Today on Public Research, an update on the war with Iran: what went wrong with Operation Epic Fury, and what comes next? Jonathan Spyer, director of research at the Middle East Forum and editor of the Middle East Quarterly, joins the show to discuss how Trump and Netanyahu built a strategy around hope for an Iranian uprising that never came. From there, we take a look at the region as a whole — from Erdogan's plans for Syria, to Saudi Arabia's double game, to how Qatar, the Gulf slave state, somehow funded both global antisemitism and two of Netanyahu's top aides. And we end the show with Spyer's insider notes on the state of another contest: Israel's upcoming elections in October, and who might replace Bibi Netanyahu. All that and more on today's episode of Public Research. #Iran #Israel #Netanyahu #EpicFury #Qatar #Syria #Turkey #MiddleEast #Trump

    Is America Choosing Defeat in Iran? - Ep. 71 - Jonathan Spyer - Public Research

  3. Jun 23

    How Billionaires Are Stealing American Mountains - Ep. 70 - Joseph Bullington - Public Research

    Joseph Bullington, rural America editor at In These Times, joins Public Research to discuss his article “How To Privatize a Mountain,” about the fight over public access in Montana’s Crazy Mountains.“There’s sort of a new land rush going on in the West,” Bullington says. But this time, it is less about mining, cattle, or oil drilling. “It’s all about real estate and luxury housing resorts.”The conversation covers the Crazy Mountain land exchange, the loss of key public access points like Sweet Grass, how private landowners can block Forest Service roads and trails, and why these disputes matter for hunters, hikers, rural communities, and anyone who believes public lands should remain public.Bullington also explains how similar fights are playing out across the Mountain West, where wealthy landowners and billionaires can use access closures as leverage to reshape public land for private benefit.The stakes go far beyond one mountain range: Bullington warns that if imperfect roads and trails disappear, the Forest Service could lose access to more than half of its roads, threatening a majority of the routes the public uses to reach public land.Episode 70 of Public Research with Daniel Schwartz.

    How Billionaires Are Stealing American Mountains - Ep. 70 - Joseph Bullington - Public Research

  4. Jun 10

    Tucker: The Antisemite Who Could Be President? - Jason Zengerle - Ep. 69 - Public Research

    Tucker: The Antisemite Who Could Be President? - Jason Zengerle - Ep. 69 - Public Research with Daniel Schwartz As people speculate that Tucker Carlson is plotting a 2028 run for the presidency the author of the most comprehensive biography of Tucker, Jason Zengerle joins Public Research to discuss Tucker Carlson’s transformation from bow tie-wearing George Will conservative to the antisemite promoting Father Coughlin of our times.  Zengerle, a writer at The New Yorker and author of Hated by All the Right People, traces Carlson’s path from the Weekly Standard, Crossfire, CNN, and Fox News to his current role at the center of right-wing media. The conversation covers Tucker’s Iraq War disillusionment, his admiration for Pat Buchanan, his turn against Israel and Jews, his promotion of Holocaust deniers and Hitler fans, his embrace of figures like Andrew Tate, Nick Fuentes, and Candace Owens, and his claim that Donald Trump has been taken hostage by Israel. #Tucker #Trump #Israel

    Tucker: The Antisemite Who Could Be President? - Jason Zengerle - Ep. 69 - Public Research

  5. May 31

    The Law is Clear: Gaza Was Not a Genocide - Elliot Malin - Ep. 68 - Public Research

    The Law is Clear: Gaza Was Not a Genocide - Elliot Malin - Ep. 68 - Public Research with Daniel SchwartzWe discuss the abuse of the term “genocide” and why Gaza does not meet that definition under the clear text of international law.Along the way, the conversation tackles the fate of the U.S.–Israel alliance, disturbing trends among Gen Z Americans, and the future of the Democratic Party — with special focus on Ro Khanna’s cozy relations with antisemites and who would be a strong pick for the Democrats' nomination in 2028.Recorded: April 3rd, 2026.Timestamps:00:00 Opening: Is Gaza genocide?00:58 Amnesty International’s accusation against Israel01:09 “Substantiality” and the legal threshold for genocide01:18 The ICTY and why percentages matter in genocide law02:07 Rwanda, the Holocaust, and misuse of genocide comparisons03:16 Antisemitic violence in the United States06:07 Israeli statements after October 7 and the “human animals” controversy08:22 Netanyahu’s “Amalek” comment10:58 Francesca Albanese and the UN14:57 Raphael Lemkin and the original meaning of genocide18:37 The ICJ and “plausibility”29:54 Peter Beinart, Omar Bartov, and the genocide debate30:16 Egypt’s border with Gaza34:40 The ICC and Hamas leaders42:26 Rwanda and Srebrenica comparisons46:46 Gen Z, anti-Zionism, and antisemitic rhetoric52:30 The Lemkin Institute and specific intent53:34 The Democratic Party and AOC55:14 The future of the U.S.–Israel alliance59:18 Ro Khanna and antisemitism on the left1:05:25 Gen Z Americans and the future of Israel politics1:07:20 The 2028 Democratic primary1:10:20 What Democrats need to offer voters1:19:49 ClosingHashtags:#Israel #Gaza #Genocide #InternationalLaw #PublicResearch #ElliotMalin #AmnestyInternational #ICJ #ICC #Hamas #IDF #Antisemitism #DemocraticParty #RoKhanna #AOC #USIsrael #GenZ #MiddleEast #HumanRightsLaw #GazaWar #PublicResearchPodcast

    The Law is Clear: Gaza Was Not a Genocide - Elliot Malin - Ep. 68 - Public Research

  6. May 20

    Does Trump Have the Patience to Win In Iran? - Amb. David Satterfield - Ep. 67 - Public Research

    Does Trump Have the Patience to Win In Iran? - Amb. David Satterfield - Ep. 67 - Public Research with Daniel Schwartz Diplomat and former Ambassador to Turkey and Lebanon, David Satterfield joins Public Research to discuss the war with Iran, the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Operation Freedom, and why he believes the U.S. and Israel are caught in an “escalation trap.” Satterfield, a former U.S. ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey, former senior diplomat in Egypt and Iraq, former U.S. Special Envoy for Gaza humanitarian issues after October 7th, and current director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, breaks down Iran’s nuclear program, missile and drone capabilities, the limits of airpower, the risks of striking Kharg Island, and the strategic consequences of a prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis.The conversation also covers Gaza, Hezbollah, Hamas, asymmetric warfare, Trump’s options, sanctions, blockade strategy, Gulf oil infrastructure, China’s role, and whether Iran is currently winning the strategic contest. #Iran #Israel #Trump

    Does Trump Have the Patience to Win In Iran? - Amb. David Satterfield - Ep. 67 - Public Research

  7. May 15

    Liron Shapira - Who Won the Gaza War and Will We Survive AI? - Ep. 66 - Public Research

    Liron Shapira - Who Won the Gaza War and Will We Survive AI? - Ep. 66 - Public Research with Daniel Schwartz Israeli-American tech founder and Doom Debates host Liron Shapira joins Public Research for a wide-ranging conversation about Israel after Oct. 7, the Gaza war, attempts to libel Israel, Gen Z and the dangers of AI’s rise. We discuss: • Why Israel may need to reduce its dependence on American military support • The case for Israel developing its own fighter jet • The absurdity of the genocide accusation against Israel • Whether Israel won or lost the Gaza war • Eric Weinstein’s alternative strategy for Gaza • The post-1967 quagmire of Israel in relation to Gaza/West Bank • Why topology matters in any serious two-state discussion • Gen Z antisemitism and the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance • Shapira’s debate with Robert Wright of Non-Zero and Bloggingheads • Why AI may be the great civilizational crisis of our time

    Liron Shapira - Who Won the Gaza War and Will We Survive AI? - Ep. 66 - Public Research

  8. May 2

    Tucker, Chomsky and Why American Extremists Dislike America - Andrew Koss - Ep. 65 - Public Research

    Tucker, Chomsky and Why American Extremists Dislike America - Andrew Koss - Ep. 65 - Public Research with Daniel SchwartzAndrew Koss returns to Public Research to discuss the Iran war, Israel’s strategic position, Gaza, Hamas, American media, antisemitism, Tucker Carlson, and the strange convergence of anti-Americanism on the far right and far left.Koss and Daniel discuss whether the U.S. and Israel are winning against Iran, how badly Iran’s military and missile capabilities have been damaged, why so much commentary has framed the war as a defeat, and what risks remain if Iran is allowed to rebuild.They also discuss Gaza, whether Israel won or lost the war against Hamas, the failures of Israeli strategy, and the difficulty of defeating both terrorist organizations and the ideas behind them.The conversation also turns to the American political and media landscape: antisemitism, Gen Z's Nazi problem, Tucker Carlson, Noam Chomsky, post-Trump politics and how parts of the far right and far left converge around anti-Americanism and hostility to Israel and jews.#Tucker #Iran #Trump #GenZ

    Tucker, Chomsky and Why American Extremists Dislike America - Andrew Koss - Ep. 65 - Public Research
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