Jonathan Chait and I Discuss Zohran Mamdani and "Globalize the Intifida"

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peterbeinart.substack.comJonathan Chait recently wrote a piece for the Atlantic criticizing Zohran Mamdani for not condemning the phrase “Globalize the Intifada.” I called Chait to discuss it. Questions I raised include:* What is your problem with this particular use of the word uprising?* If someone explicitly said “globalize the intifada” to them meant peaceful resistance, like supporting sanctions, would you still object to its use?* Why should “globalize the intifada” be seen as more inherently violent than pro-Israel phrases like “Israel has the right to defend itself” or “We stand with the IDF”?* What about all the violence in the US from the pro-Israel camp?* You support Ukranian armed resistance against the Russsian occupation (soldiers, not civilians), so what’s the distinction when it comes to the 58-year occupation of Palestinians?* Have you ever been to the West Bank?JUNE “ASK ME ANYTHING”Our June AMA, for Premium paid subscribers, will be this Monday, June 30, at 3pm ET. We’ll send out a Zoom link Monday morning. If you want to upgrade your subscription to participate, just hit the button above.