Thoughts on Gaza

Make Me Smart

English - October 21, 2023 00:38 - 33 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratings
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It’s been a disheartening time in the Middle East lately. Today’s guest host, Reema Khrais, shares how the recent conflict has affected her family in Gaza. We’ll also discuss how the ever-increasing U.S. deficit reached new heights in the past year. Plus, what have you splurged on lately?

Here’s everything we talked about:

“Gaza aid stalled at Egypt border amid wrangling at Rafah” from The Washington Post

“US Budget Gap Widened 23% During Year on Rate Rise, Revenue Drop” from Bloomberg

“U.S. Deficit, Pegged at $1.7 Trillion, Effectively Doubled in 2023” from The New York Times

“Why Doesn’t Artificial Banana Flavor Taste Like Bananas?” from Food and Wine

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