Lebanon’s New Government and Netanyahu’s Strategic Moves

Explore Lebanon's political transformation as the new government wins a confidence vote, signaling potential economic reforms and a shift in power dynamics. Meanwhile, delve into Netanyahu's strategic deployment of tanks in Jenin, reflecting the complex interplay of military actions and political pressures in Israel. Plus, uncover the GOP's internal struggle over Trump's agenda and Ohio's contentious cannabis legislation. This episode offers a deep dive into the intricate world of international and domestic politics, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of these pivotal developments.

Sources:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/26/lebanons-new-government-wins-confidence-vote-in-parliament
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/26/netanyahus-political-calculus-that-sent-tanks-into-jenin
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/politics/house-senate-republicans-trump-agenda/index.html
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics/ohio-gop-says-people-didnt-know-what-they-were-voting-on-when-legalizing-weed-passes-bill-to-restrict-it

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament
(00:04:20) Netanyahu’s political calculus that sent tanks into Jenin
(00:07:05) House and Senate Republicans brace for contentious battle over fate of Trump’s agenda
(00:09:57) Ohio GOP says people didn't know what they were voting on when legalizing weed, passes bill to restrict it