A prominent columnist’s use of the word “neutralized” in reference to Tucker Carlson and other conservative figures has sparked alarm about violent rhetoric and coordinated deplatforming. In Gaza, a fragile ceasefire collapsed after an alleged Rafah attack and ensuing Israeli air strikes on Gaza City killed over a hundred people.
Vice President J.D. Vance led a high-profile U.S. diplomatic push to shore up a fragile Gaza pause and signal partnership with Israel. At the same time Washington has a monitoring mission on the ground and is shifting long-term strategy toward the Indo-Pacific by arming regional allies, a move that could reduce U.S. leverage over Israeli actions.
The episode examines claims that the forced sale of TikTok’s U.S. business and a string of entertainment mergers amount to a coordinated consolidation of pro-Israel influence over social and legacy media. It also covers Charlie Kirk’s letter to Benjamin Netanyahu, Turning Point USA’s confirmation of its authenticity, and the ensuing feud on the right over Israel advocacy and propaganda strategy.