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This week, we look at Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, what it means for the Middle East, and the response at home. Then we discuss  how people living above the poverty line are feeling the financial crunch, Donald Trump’s plan to boost inflation, and the IMF’s warning that our deficit spending could upend the global economy. 

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)

Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 

Segments this week:

(02:40) Iran’s attack

(40:18) Financial frustration

[Politicology+] Uri Berliner’s resignation from NPR, the lack of viewpoint diversity in media, media activism and biases and the erosion of trust as a result

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Related reading:

Segment 1: 

Axios - What to know about Iran's attack on Israel

CBS News - What Iran launched at Israel in its unprecedented attack, and what made it through the air defenses - CBS News

Politico - Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy? - POLITICO

AP - Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers | AP News

ABC News Bay Area - 38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland, CHP says - ABC7 San Francisco

Politico - Democrats fear Netanyahu may have undermined Biden’s image among voters - POLITICO

WSJ - Mike Johnson Defies GOP Critics, Setting Up Ukraine-Israel Aid Showdown - WSJ

Segment 2: 

Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO

 WSJ - The Calls for Help Coming From Above the Poverty Line - WSJ

CNBC - Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation

The Financial Times - US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF

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