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    Netanyahu, Israeli extremists and America’s Jews

    Liberal Jews are outraged. Even AIPAC has broken precedent, criticizing Netanyahu’s political allies in his effort to maintain power.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 28, 2019 • 45m Listen

    Prime Minister Netanyahu faces criminal charges weeks before Israel’s next election. To maintain support in the Knesset, he’s embraced a racist fringe party that’s been called a “terrorist” group by the US Department of State. The consequences for American politics are deep and potentially long-lasting.

    Also: Michael Cohen calls his former boss a “racist,” a “con-man” and a “cheat.” Can a convicted felon be believed?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author, Daily Beast, Investipedia, DC Report

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      Washington Post

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