For my new Kibitizing with Lincoln, II wrote about the politics behind the weird week in debates in San Francisco. Please subscribe. https://lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/debate-debacle-in-san-francisco
In today’s #MitchellMinute I discuss Justice Alito’s choice in how to fly the American flag. https://youtu.be/6Hzp01ImjDM
In today's #MitchellMinute I discuss the need to get medical supplies and food into Gaza.
https://youtu.be/8CujvbtqXPQ
“Georgia cannot afford to resume the dysfunctional cycle that has defined its political life over the last more than quarter century.” My new column at Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. https://lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/after-the-georgian-dream
I was just part a panel discussion hosted by the Democratic Security Institute discussing what is happening in Georgia. https://youtu.be/inW3ENgmU6s
In today’s #MitchellMinute I offer some thoughts on Trump’s trial strategy. https://youtu.be/8CujvbtqXPQ
In today’s #MitchellMinute I discuss how the Georgian Dream is done and what the means for the country. https://youtu.be/jBgyjyEVdJg
“For the Prime Minister of Israel to say that Israel can, or should, go it alone is political grandstanding that is a tremendous security risk to the state of Israel.” I was a guest on Singapore Radio 89.3 yesterday discussing the war in Gaza and the campus protests. https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-morning-show/morning-shot-columbia-professor-shares-views-on-st
In today’s #MitchellMinute I reflect on the most recent polls from the battleground states. https://youtu.be/oPQomrZ8mYs
“The Prime Minister (of Georgia)…is almost Orbanesque. It is better to understand him as a spokesperson for Ivanishvili rather than an independent political actor.” I was a guest on Background Briefing with Ian Masters today. https://soundcloud.com/user-830442635/georgias-billionaire-owned-government-passes-kremlin-style-law
“Given how clear it is that campus protests will hurt Biden and, how equally obvious it is that a Trump victory could turn genocide from powerful, if misleading, political slogan, to a grim reality in Gaza, the conclusion that the protestors are not only helping Trump, but are doing so knowingly, is difficult to avoid.” My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. https://lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/the-free-palestine-protests-and-the
My column "Democracy, Stability and Domestic Policy in the 2024 American Elections" was just published by IRIS-France. https://www.iris-france.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObsEtatsUnis_note8.pdf
"It is essential to understand that a victory for Trump is a victory for Putin is a victory for authoritarianism globally-and that's why events in Georgia these past few weeks are so important for all of us." My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. https://lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/tbilisi-and-the-2024-elections
In today’s #MitchellMinute I discuss the bizarre antisemitism hearing in Congress yesterday. https://youtu.be/cPs3HEa_Iqw
In today’s #MitchellMinute I discuss how campus protests could effect the US election. https://youtu.be/MleyCDt7nE8
In today’s #MitchellMinute I discuss seven months of war between Israel and Gaza. https://youtu.be/QD5EDa8jnI4
“You can either claim to be the party of freedom or you can model party on a Communist dictatorship (China). I don’t know how you can do both.”I offered some thougths on GOP abortion policy and other topics on the Attitude with Arnie Arnesen today. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238/episodes/2024-05-06T13_35_15-07_00
“The outside agitator narrative is condescending, dishonest and is often used to infantilize students or other activists, and trivialize their concerns and demands.” My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. https://lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/outside-agitators-on-campus
In today’s #MitchellMinute I discuss why the war in Gaza may go on for some time and what the US must do about that. https://youtu.be/BQ2HOGcs3Eg
In today’s #MitchellMinute I discuss protestors and counter-protestors at the University of Alabama. https://youtu.be/yMPzv8mjdHY
I kibitz about baseball, politics and San Francisco, but not always at the same time.