Our guest is Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California who, along with Republican Thomas Massie, has introduced legislation invoking the War Powers Act to bar the US from attacking Iran absent congressional approval. Questions included…
What lessons can Democrats take from Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory, both in general, and on the subject of Israel-Palestine?
Why was the response of the Democratic leadership to Israel’s and America’s attacks on Iran so weak?
Given that Israel is not a party to the NPT, and is commiting ongoing atrocities, should the US be more concerned about Israel’s nuclear aresenal?
If Tucker Carlson invited you on his show would you go?
Your grandfather was jailed along with Gandhi for a boycott protest. How do you think of his legacy in relation to today’s BDS movement against Israel?
What do you think about the prospects of American liberal democracy under Trump?
How much do you and members of Congress fear for your physical safety?
What’s your reaction to the new Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship?
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