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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Will the next Democratic admin bring back the Biden Bros implicated in his disastrous Gaza policy? Or is there hope for change and accountability? Former Bernie Sanders advisor @mattduss.bsky.social and I discussed this, Trump's Iran quagmire and Abraham Accords delusion, and more on The Debrief.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I asked @crisisgroup.org's @bcfinucane.bsky.social, former State Department lawyer across Repub & Dem admins, how the threat of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons impacts the the legality of war. Catch our Debrief podcast on the triple illegality of the US-Israeli war against Iran. Link in comments.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Tomorrow at 11am Eastern: @bcfinucane.bsky.social and I will discuss the triple illegality of Trump's Iran war, the Republican-controlled Congress's refusal to rein it in, potential reforms to the War Powers Resolution, and what concerned Americans can do. Join us on The Debrief!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

TOMORROW at 2pm ET: Join Dr. Omer Bartov and me tomorrow on The Debrief for a thoughtful discussion of his new book book, "Israel: What Went Wrong?" It's a must-read. I'm thrilled to welcome the eminent Israeli American professor of Holocaust and genocide studies back to the podcast! Join us.

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Joe Cirincione @joecirin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I had a wonderful conversation with @drshushan.bsky.social on Tuesday. Her opening plea for Virginian to vote was thankfully answered on Tuesday. By three minutes in, we start talking about Iran, nukes, regime change and war. substack.com/@drshushan/n...

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Trump, Iran, & Nuclear Weapons: How Can We Keep the World Safe?

Nuclear weapons expert Joe Cirincione joins Debra Shushan on The Debrief for a sobering conversation

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

@michaelsfard.bsky.social: “My colleagues and I have been arguing for two decades now that Israel is unwilling — today I would say even unable — to investigate and prosecute [alleged war crimes] in a way that corresponds to international standards.” My podcast w/ Israel's top human rights lawyer:

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

My appearance on TRT World Now last night shortly after the announcement of the US-Iranian ceasefire. A key aspect of the discussion was the significant disagreement over whether the ceasefire will extend to Lebanon and Israel’s potential role as spoiler. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WL1...

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Iran media report 10-point proposal submitted to US via Pakistan

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

US, Israel, & Iran are setting the agenda for the entire globe. Aaron David Miller, top expert on US Middle East policy at @carnegieendowment.org, spoke with me about the unprecedented situation, the urgent need to end the war, Trump's leverage over Netanyahu, & more. Link to podcast in comments.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Tomorrow (Wed) at 10 am ET: @bradlander.bsky.social returns to The Debrief! We’ll discuss why he’s running for Congress; what his campaign’s ‘Fight, Don’t Fold’ motto means; Mayor Mamdani; and his stances on key issues, including workers’ rights, ICE, Israel-Palestine, and AIPAC. Join us!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

How does Donald Trump's lust for oil drive his foreign policy (in Venezuela and beyond)? @bcfinucane.bsky.social breaks it down, sharing his experience serving as a State Department legal advisor during Trump's first term.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I asked @bcfinucane.bsky.social, former State Department legal adviser under three administrations, if we're watching the death of the post-WW2 international legal order at Donald Trump's hands. Listen to what he had to say.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Such a privilege to get to share @bcfinucane.bsky.social's insights with my audience on The Debrief. I'll share a few clips in subsequent posts. I hope folks will watch/download the full podcast and share.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

It's hard to overstate the significance of this moment and what comes next so I've asked @bcfinucane.bsky.social of @crisisgroup.org to join me in conversation. Brian served as a State Department legal adviser (2011-21), focusing on law of armed conflict and counterterrorism. More info in comments.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Interesting! Would love to hear more about this, @rebjamiearnold.bsky.social. Has it led to conflict within ADL - between national ADL and (at least some) local chapters? Hope you can join Rabbi Sandra and me for this conversation!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Can't wait! Join @rabbisandra.bsky.social and me in a couple of hours.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Israeli-American activist @beccastrober.bsky.social details the murder of her friend, Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, a consultant on the Oscar-winning film No Other Land. He recorded his own murder by Yinon Levi, settler who had been under US sanctions until Trump lifted them.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

MAYOR-ELECT MAMDANI! I'm excited & honored to host Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, the highest profile rabbi in NYC to endorse & campaign for Mamdani, for this important conversation. Today at 12pm Eastern. See link on graphic. Join us!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Thanks so much, Adam! You helped inform my thinking on this!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

My latest, on @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. Featuring some of my favorite Jewish folks including: @bradlander.bsky.social & @giligetz.bsky.social. Link in comments.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Watch the full video of my conversation with Lander, NYC's highest-ranking Jewish official. And share + subscribe! drshushan.substack.com/p/brad-lande...

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Brad Lander on Mamdani, Jewish-Muslim Solidarity, Israel-Palestine, & NYC vs. Trump

A must-see conversation on The Debrief

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

I asked NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social to share his message to fellow New Yorkers Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who have failed to endorse Democratic primary winner @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for mayor. They should hear what he has to say:

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has reached out broadly to NYC's Jewish community, says @bradlander.bsky.social, NYC's Comptroller & highest-ranking Jewish official. However, Cuomo & Sliwa are not called to account for ignoring NYC's 1-million strong Muslim population. Link to full convo in comments.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Tomorrow at 10:30am ET: On the second anniversary of October 7, join May Pundak and Rula Hardal of A Land for All and me to talk about a vision “grounded in dignity, equality, and belonging for both peoples" that provides more hope for Israel-Palestine than the Trump plan. Link in comments.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

“America showed undue deference to Israel, excessive bias vs Palestinians, a constant desire to exert regional supremacy… How much more and how much better Americans could have done w/ much less” I'll ask Rob Malley about his and Hussein Agha's indictment of US Middle East policy and more. Tune in!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Much more in our full conversation! Watch/listen, share and subscribe to The Debrief with Debra Shushan. drshushan.substack.com/p/2-videospo...

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[2 VIDEOS/PODS] Standing Together’s Rula Daood on The Debrief + Debra on Wajahat Ali's The Left Hook

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I asked Rula Daood, Co-Director of @standing-together.bsky.social (a grassroots Jewish-Arab political movement fighting for peace, equality, and social justice in Israel-Palestine), how she responds when other Palestinians criticize her for working closely with Jewish Israelis. Her reply:

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Prefacing his candor about convos with senior Biden Administration officials - including Jake Sullivan and VP Kamala Harris - on Gaza, @jjz1600.bsky.social said, said, "I'm going to be 80... and therefore don't give a s---." Watch our full discussion, or listen to the podcast. Link in comments.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Looking forward to hosting Jim Zogby @jjz1600.bsky.social of @aaiusa.bsky.social to discuss: "Where Is the Democratic Party Going on Israel-Palestine?" We'll also talk about public opinion & political mobilization in the Arab American community. Join us tomorrow at 1pm ET & subscribe to The Debrief

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Here's the link to the full video, which can also be downloaded as a podcast, if that's your jam. For more, subscribe to my Substack, The Debrief. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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[VIDEO/POD] Conversation with Sari Bashi: "An Israeli-Palestinian Family in the Shadow of the Gaza Genocide"

Recording The Debrief with Debra Shushan's live video

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

I'm grateful to @saribashi.bsky.social for a rich, thoughtful conversation yesterday. Here, Sari talks about how her world became smaller after October 7 -- when she discovered how “selective” the values of some people she cared about actually were.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

TODAY @ 1pm ET: The brilliant and accomplished Israeli-American human rights lawyer @saribashi.bsky.social, who lives in the West Bank with her Palestinian husband (from Gaza) and their 2 kids, joins The Debrief to share her perspective and her Israeli-Palestinian family's experience. Come & learn!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Mariam Dagga, an AP freelancer and mother, was among the journalists killed in Israel's "double-tap" strikes on the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza. In a "double-tap" strike, Israel bombs a facility once and then strikes again... after rescuers and journalists have raced in.

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

It was a pretty extraordinary conversation in which Burg endorses Mamdani and says he'd love to come to NYC to campaign for him, explains why Zionism was finished after 1948, and advocates for a nuclear-free Middle East. And much more! Full video: open.substack.com/pub/drshusha...

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[VIDEO/POD] Avrum Burg: From Israel's Knesset Speaker to Its Conscientious Objector

A discussion you'll want to watch (again) and share!

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Debra Shushan @drshushan.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Fmr Knesset Speaker Avrum Burg on the All Its Citizens Party, which he co-chairs. “Is it hopeful? Yes. Is it optimism? Yeah. Is it naive? Yes. But since we tested all the cynical, practical... experiences of people who know it all, who brought us to this fu**ed up reality, give me a bit of naivete.”

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