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Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)The World Upside Down: Rick Petree on Democracy's Perilous MomentIn a rare and revealing conversation with Council on Foreign Relations member and former Oxford and Harvard scholar Rick Petree, Narativ explored the increasingly dangerous global realignment threatening democratic institutions worldwide.Petree, whose distinguished career spans major financial institutions including SG Warberg and Westwood Capital, didn't mince words about our current predicament: "I have for most of my life trained myself to be as balanced and un-hysterical as the situation allows. And I'm finding it difficult to maintain that composure in the current situation."I'm sharing this without a paywall but my...2025-04-0247 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Mideast Crisis: Tipping Point For War?In this critical episode, geopolitical expert Rick Petree helps us unpack the escalating Middle East crisis and its potential to spark a wider conflict.Key points:Israel's ground offensive into Lebanon marks a significant escalation, with tanks crossing the border and airstrikes hitting Beirut's suburbs.The humanitarian toll is staggering: nearly a million Lebanese displaced and rising casualties. Syrian refugees are even returning to their war-torn homeland, deeming it safer than Lebanon.Israel's recent intelligence coup - assassinating Hassan Nasrallah and eliminating Hezbollah's top brass - has reshaped the battlefield but...2024-10-0228 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Stormy Daniels and Hope Hicks Testimony Could Decide Trump's Fate and America's FutureIn the latest episode of the Narativ podcast, host Zev Shalev takes a deep dive into former President Donald Trump's ongoing hush money trial. As the trial enters its third week, explosive testimony from critical witnesses Stormy Daniels and Hope Hicks could prove pivotal in determining not only the outcome of the case, but the future of American democracy itself. Scroll down for more: ----more----You can get 20% off a Narativ Substack subscription until Monday, May 13. (This is a great Mother’s Day gift.)Here’s why it’s vital that you support my indep...2024-05-091h 01
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Blinken's Gambit: Can He Turn A Hostage Crisis into Mideast Peace?Secretary of State Antony Blinken quietly slipped into Israel on Thursday for meetings in Ramallah and Jerusalem to further a bold proposal that may result in a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Blinken believes the ongoing hostage releases and ceasefire talks provide a diplomatic opening for a long-lasting peace. Blinken outlined his proposal in a speech Thursday night.Israel must improve the lives of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza “in immediate, tangible ways.”Israel must provide Palestinians with a credible path toward statehood.The US will propose “practical steps”...2023-12-0234 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Examining Biden's Historic Oval Office Address on His Return From Shuttle Mission to IsraelAs Israel. amasses 300,000 troops as it readies a ground invasion on Gaza, President Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office on his return from his shuttle diplomacy to the region. We'll enter the war room as President Biden urges Israeli leaders to de-escalate tensions. We'll examine the complex dynamics shaping relations between the US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia through Rick Petree's grounded analysis. We'll consider the risks of a potential ground invasion and its impact on oil prices and the US economy. With clarity, we'll explore the challenging road forward, including whether hostage negotiations could prevent further bloodshed.2023-10-2037 min