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Episode #062: Pompeo and Circumstances

Touching on two topics today: first, Israel passed a controversial new law that makes their Jewish roots official, though it’s been legislated at the expense of Arab Israelis and other minorities in the country. Second, Mike Pompeo made a bombastic speech about freedom in Iran – what does it say about the Trump policy on dealing with the Islamic Republic? Also, ABBA. 03:56 - Israeli legislators strip Arabic of official language status (Shlomi Eldar) 03:56 - Palestinians outraged at Jewish nation-state law (Daoud Kuttab) 11:55 - More fire and fury: Trump, Pompeo offer mixed messages on Iran (Laura Rozen) 11:55 - Rouhani, Trump in a war of words Music: Guy & Yahel - Hashemesh Tizrach (iTunes | Spotify)

Touching on two topics today: first, Israel passed a controversial new law that makes their Jewish roots official, though it’s been legislated at the expense of Arab Israelis and other minorities in the country. Second, Mike Pompeo made a bombastic speech about freedom in Iran – what does it say about the Trump policy on dealing with the Islamic Republic? Also, ABBA.

Music: Guy & Yahel - Hashemesh Tizrach (iTunes | Spotify)