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The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart
Israel
Gaza
Donald Trump
Iran
Palestine
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
United States
Hamas
Palestinians
Human Rights
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Zionism
Trump Administration
Palestinian Rights
Zohran Mamdani
Palestinian Freedom
Columbia University
Anti-Semitism
Gaza Strip
Jewish Community

A conversation about American foreign policy, Palestinian freedom and the Jewish people. peterbeinart.substack.com

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Recent Guests

Thomas Wright
A guest; former NSC official
Episode: Thomas Wright on His Time on Biden’s National Security Council
Christopher J. Van Hollen
United States Senator (Democrat)
U.S. Senate
Episode: “There Are Lots of Members of Our Caucus Who Refuse to Recognize the Truth.”
Darializa Avila Chevalier
Candidate for Congress, advocate with ties to Harlem and Palestinian solidarity
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Episode: Darializa Avila Chevalier on Zionism, October 8, and Her Experience in the West Bank
Brad Lander
New York City politician (likely NYC Comptroller)
New York City government
Episode: “This Realignment is Happening.”
Trita Parsi
Diplomacy and Middle East analyst
Episode: “An Imperial Decline Story”
Peter Beinart
Author and commentator on Middle East politics
The Beinart Notebook
Episode: Christian Anti-Zionism
State Representative Romman
State Representative, political figure invited to discuss responses to antisemitism and Israeli-Palestinian issues
State Government
Episode: “You Cannot Pick and Choose Exceptions to Your Bigotry”
Issa Amro
Non-violent human rights activist and organizer in Hebron
Palestinian activist in Hebron
Episode: What We Told Nicholas Kristof
Abdul El-Sayed
A Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate
Michigan Senate Campaign
Episode: Abdul El-Sayed on Being Targeted by AIPAC

Host

Peter Beinart
Host of The Beinart Notebook; writes on foreign policy, Israel-Palestine, and Jewish public life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Worth upgrading

    Highly recommend upgrading to this podcast and subscribing to Beinart's work on Substack. He's the voice of Jews of Conscience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summer Westerbur
    United States10 months ago
  • Insightful and thought provoking

    A thoughtful and thought provoking show. Mr Beinart is well informed and always brings a fresh perspective to the news. His moral compass and humility are so necessary in these dark times. My only criticism is that we can’t subscribe via the podcast app. I don’t use Substack.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schehade
    Francea year ago

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Consistently high-quality conversations on complex international issues.
Substack integration is a plus, but the depth of discussion stands out.
Engaging debates with a strong moral lens and clear expertise.
Thoughtful, well-informed analysis that challenges conventional narratives.

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“This Realignment is Happening.”
Q: How will you approach influential members of Congress and the party establishment to move toward a new consensus?
By highlighting the clear political reality of voter opinion, proposing a platform that prioritizes prudent foreign aid, and showcasing a willingness to engage with diverse voices within the party to maintain unity while adopting a more aligned stance on aid and policy.
“This Realignment is Happening.”
Q: What do you think the agenda should be and what should you focus on legislatively in the near term?
The guest emphasizes steering a path that reduces unconditional military aid to Israel, while building a constructive dialogue within the American Jewish community and broader Democratic base to address both security concerns and Palestinian rights.
Where Cenk Uygur and I Disagree
Q: You say Israel got America into the war in Venezuela, is that accurate?
The speakers discuss that while Israel may have influenced or fiscalized discourse, there isn't a consensus that Israel single-handedly drove the US into Venezuela; the balance of influence is debated and contextual.
How Should Democrats Think About Iran and Israel?
Q: If you were president right now, given where we are with Iran, what would you do?
pursue a negotiated settlement by re-engaging with Oman, European allies, and China, and seek to open the Strait of Hormuz, secure inspections, and condition sanctions relief on verifiable limits, while avoiding a new war.
"I Lost My Parents on October 7th, But I Won Aziz."
Q: If you had the opportunity to speak to Hamas members who were involved in the October 7 attacks, what would you say to them?
I would be willing to meet the one who killed my parents and I would urge them to see the humanity on both sides, recognizing the trauma and choosing a different path through dialogue and accountability rather than continuing violence.

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2. Christopher J. Van Hollen
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