Episode 29: Pronouns, Presidents and Palestine

Today on Ben Kissel Politics, the headlines stretch from the classroom to the doctor’s office to the floor of the United Nations.Media figures are already sparring over the pronouns used for a trans school shooter, turning tragedy into yet another culture war skirmish.Meanwhile, the debate over Donald Trump’s health heats up—raising questions about fitness, transparency, and whether his campaign trail doctors moonlight as hype men.And on the world stage, Israel lashes out at Belgium after the European nation officially recognized Palestine as a state in the UN—a diplomatic move that further complicates an already volatile global scene.It’s a mix of language battles, medical mysteries, and international recognition, delivered with the usual dose of sarcasm, skepticism, and a stiff drink.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.