Ep. 568 — Thomas Friedman

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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4.6 • 7.7K Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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For over four decades, Thomas Friedman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning luminary renowned for his insightful columns in The New York Times and a friend of The Axe Files, has been a steadfast voice delving into the intricate tapestry of the Middle East. His profound understanding of the region's nuances is unparalleled, making him an invaluable ally in navigating its tumultuous landscape. As the harrowing conflict in Gaza persists, David thought it was time to sit down for some wisdom from his old friend. With the omnipresent specter of social media threats and the ever-evolving challenges of modern diplomacy, their conversation couldn't be timelier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:42.9	With your host, David Axelrod.
0:46.3	As the brutal heartbreaking Warren Gaza drags on,
0:49.8	I thought it was time to sit down for some wisdom
0:51.8	from an old friend of this podcast, Thomas Friedman.
0:55.7	For 45 years, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and New York Times columnist has covered the agonizing
1:01.7	complexities of the Middle East as few others.
1:05.2	Now he's campaigning through his work for the only solution that he believes can end the
1:09.9	war and bring a measure of peace and security to both Israelis and Palestinians.
1:15.0	Here's that conversation.
1:17.0	Tom Friedman, it's always great to see you, particularly important at this time, given
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