The Backstory

Biden Administration on Gaza, Trump's Hush Money Trial, Jen Psaki's Retraction and More

On this episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of topics from around the globe, including the latest from Donald Trump's Hush Money trial.
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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Angie Wong, Political Commentator and co-host of The Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik, about the latest from the Donald Trump hush money trial, as Michael Cohen takes the stand for the second day in a row.
Rachel then spoke to Said Arikat, Journalist and Professor at American University, about the Biden administration's policies regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Peter Coffin, Podcast Host, Journalist and Author, joined the show in the last hour to discuss Jen Psaki's decision to retract a claim in her Joe Biden biography after receiving considerable criticism.
In the final segment, Rachel spoke to geopolitical analyst George Szamuely about Germany's crackdown on the right-wing AfD Party, along with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's comments about a potential move to implement mandatory conscription.
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