U.S. military aid to Israel funds the occupation of the West Bank, the destruction of Gaza, and the genocide of the Palestinian people. The American government's unconditional support for Israel chills free speech and represses pro-Palestinian activism, making open criticism of Zionism taboo. 

In our very first episode, we explore the power dynamics in the U.S.-Israel relationship and take a hard look at who decides, who benefits, and who pays the price. We examine the influence of the Zionist lobby, the role of evangelical Christian support for Israel, and historical truths of this “special relationship.” Is this a mutual strategic alliance, or a lopsided patron-client arrangement? Who’s really in charge? Is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling the shots in Washington? Or is U.S. foreign policy based on strategic imperialist interests?