Our correspondent joins an embed in Lebanon, where Israel claims that Hizbullah’s continued strength justifies its campaign. If Israel’s goals diverge from America’s, how does this affect peace talks over the Iran conflict? The impact of the oncoming “Godzilla" El Niño. And why Japan’s popular princess will never take the throne.


Guests and host:


  • Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent
  • Catherine Brahic, environment editor
  • Moeka Iida, East Asia correspondent
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”


Topics covered: 


  • Lebanon, Hizbullah, IDF, Majdal Zoun
  • El Niño, climate change, famine
  • Japan, Naruhito, Aiko, Princess Toshi


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