189. Rahm Emanuel: China, Technology, and the Future of the Democratic Party

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18 May 2026
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Will Rahm Emanuel run to be the next President of the United States? What were the underlying policy disagreements regarding West Bank settlements that led to Benjamin Netanyahu publicly attacking Rahm Emanuel? And, what approach would he take to handle the conflict with Iran and modernise the United States' relationships with Europe?

Rory and Alastair are joined by American politician and diplomat, Rahm Emanuel, to discuss all this and more.

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