The Backstory

Explosive Unrest: Middle East Ignites With Multiple Conflicts in 2024

On this edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins covered a range of global issues, with a particular focus on conflicts unfolding in Western Asia.
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In the initial segment, Rachel engaged in a discussion with independent journalist Kim Iversen about the ongoing Israeli military operation in the besieged Gaza Strip, shedding light on the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave.
Moving forward, Rachel delved into the tit-for-tat attacks between Iran and Pakistan this week, speaking with investigative journalist Sharmine Narwani, the editor-in-chief of The Cradle.
In the last hour, journalist Angie Wong joined Rachel to dissect the New Hampshire primaries, highlighting Ron DeSantis's absence and Nikki Haley's last stand against Donald Trump.
The final part of the episode featured a conversation with Steve Abramowicz, owner of the Mill Creek View, exploring the potential implications of the US Supreme Court imposing the "Enron Law" and its impact on the federal case involving Donald Trump.
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