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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.
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Reversing Climate Change

Carbon Removal Strategies LLC

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Reversing Climate Change is a podcast that bridges science, technology, and policy with the richness of the humanities. From the forefront of carbon removal and climatetech to explorations of literature, history, philosophy, theology, and geopolitics, we dive deep into the people, ideas, and innovations shaping a better future for the planet and its inhabitants. If you love the show, please become a paid subscriber on Spotify.
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WTR Small-Cap Spotlight

Water Tower Research

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WTR Small-Cap Spotlight is your weekly guide to uncovering hidden value in the world of small-cap stocks. Each episode features insightful interviews with C-level executives, industry thought leaders, and Water Tower’s expert analysts. Tune in for actionable investment ideas and in-depth discussions on under-the-radar opportunities that can make a big impact on your portfolio
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Whether you are in retirement or have yet to make the transition, The Retire With Purpose podcast is a show designed to help you maximize your financial confidence and elevate your fulfillment in this chapter of life. Each week Casey Weade, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Founder of Howard Bailey Financial, discusses thoughts and ideas with some of today's foremost names in finance and retirement, as well as trending topics that could impact your bottom line. These strategies can help you ...
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Fund/Build/Scale

Walter Thompson

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After working for years in early-stage startups and as a journalist, here are three hard truths I’ve learned: 1. Success in Silicon Valley hinges on connections, hard work and luck. 2. Startups often fail because founders lack fundamental business knowledge. 3. Real, actionable advice comes from those who’ve actually done it. There’s no such thing as “founder DNA.” If you’re willing to take on risk and invest years of your life in something that has maybe a 10% chance of paying off — less if ...
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Double Take By BNY Investments Newton

Newton Investment Management North America LLC

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Stay up to date on key topics influencing the world of investing. We pair industry experts with BNY Investments Newton’s investigative research professionals to discuss top-of-mind issues shaping the economic landscape. The podcast is intended for investment professionals only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation. Any stock examples discussed are given in the context of the theme being explored and the views expressed are those of the presenters at the time of ...
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Ideas and Lives

Bob Lerman and Zvi Bodie

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People with compelling ideas who have led interesting lives are interviewed in this podcast by social policy economist Bob Lerman and financial economist Zvi Bodie.
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Blockchain Bridge

Ben Arnon and Jay Kolbe

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Blockchain technology is transformative, disruptive and has the potential to redefine business and propel humanity into the decentralized future. It is also complex, confusing, and only fully understood by a tiny subset of the world's population. In this podcast, hosts Ben Arnon and Jay Kolbe speak with leading experts - both within and outside of the blockchain industry - who will help make sense of this emerging technology. Conversations focus on tangible examples of blockchain's impact on ...
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Bad Ass Mavericks

Brian Dewald

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What does it take to get to the next level? What is the secret formula for achieving your very own idea of success? What is the right path toward fulfillment? If you are lost in life, struggling to gain clarity about your journey, or seeking a better lifestyle that will bring you genuine happiness, this is the podcast for you. Welcome to Bad Ass Mavericks, your trusted source of motivation and inspiration in living your life to the fullest. Tune in to a collection of real-life success storie ...
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Learn more about the market and stock analysis through CAEE™. CAEE™ is in a unique analytical framework designed to help market participants, researchers, and learners better understand Index performance and long term valuation trends. Our publications and podcast episodes feature insights derived from CAEE™ , which are for use in our educational and analytical services. Email [email protected] to request a CAEE™ based performance report on the magnificent 7 index or to request a ...
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Most founders think VCs want a pitch deck full of market numbers, a roadmap, and a feel-good story about the future. Hoxton Ventures Partner Payton Dobbs isn’t looking for any of that. He wants to know if you actually understand the game you’re trying to play. In this conversation, Payton breaks down the tactical stuff founders almost always get wr…
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Gold has been surging lately, but is it truly a golden opportunity for retirees, or just another glittering distraction? Join us as we break down what's really driving gold's rise, explore its role as a diversification tool, and reveal what the data says about whether it deserves a spot in your portfolio. In this episode, we discuss: Gold's big run…
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Send us a text In this episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast, Chris Mayo, Head of Primary Markets for the Americas at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), joins host Tim Gerdeman for a deep dive into one of the world’s most influential capital markets. Mayo explains why London remains the #1 listing venue in Europe, how it has become th…
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Send us a text In our latest WTR-Small-Cap Spotlight podcast, we welcome back Jack Lu, Director of Corporate Development at Ainos (NASDAQ: AIMD) to discuss key takes from the company's recently reported 3Q25 earnings release. He also dives into Ainos’ latest strategic partnerships with Topco and NEXCOM, its expanding IP moat with seven new patents,…
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Fresh off their decisive election night wins, Jon is joined by Governors-Elect (and former congressional roommates) Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, to reflect on their journeys from Capitol Hill to state leadership. Together, they discuss their shared experience navigating Congressional gridlock, explore what drew t…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Ben Richardson, CEO of Sulnox Group (US OTC: SNOXF) (UK ISDX: SNOX), joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy and Sustainable Investing Analyst at Water Tower Research to discuss: 1) the company'…
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Today’s episode is something a little different. I’m doing a feed swap with Humans of AI, a podcast from the team at Writer. What you’re about to hear is their conversation with David Ryan Polgar, the Founder and President of All Tech Is Human, a leading organization in the Responsible Tech movement. He’s a pioneer in tech ethics and responsible in…
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Wren recently purchased a majority stake in Pacific Biochar, one of carbon removal's most prolific credit deliverers. What led to this deal, and will this model be emulated in a 2026 that might find carbon removal companies interested in (or maybe desperate for) deals that prolong runway and keep their companies alive? Wren is one of the oldest mar…
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Could striving for the "perfect" portfolio be holding you back from the fulfilling, financially confident life you've worked so hard for? Join us as we explore why embracing a "good enough" mindset can lead to greater happiness, balance, and confidence in retirement. In this episode, we discuss: The myth of the "perfect" portfolio Satisficers vs. M…
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Send us a text Hear about the latest dynamic developments in the therapeutic psychedelics sector in our latest WTR Healthcare Happenings x Small-Cap Spotlight crossover episode. Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WTR, and Robert Sassoon, WTR's Senior Healthcare Analyst, discuss the October's fundraising activity su…
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Send us a text Tune in to the latest WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast! Join Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WTR, and Peter Gastreich, Senior Energy Transition and Sustainability Analyst, as they discuss Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) including: 1) how OPT evolved from wave energy solutions to integrated mariti…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, John DeSimone, Chief Financial Officer of Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), joins hosts Shawn Severson and Doug Lane of Water Tower Research to discuss how Herbalife is entering a new era of growth through digital transformation, personalization, and financial discipline. DeSimone details Herbalife’s …
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In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s historic election in New York City, Jon is joined by Lina Khan, former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission and newly appointed co-chair of the mayor-elect’s transition team. Together, they discuss what tools the government has — both federally and locally — to advance policies that benefit consumers, examine how co…
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What if microbes could help us mine responsibly? What if astrobiology—the study of life beyond Earth—held clues for how to fix the way we extract resources on Earth? Today’s guest is Liz Dennett, CEO and founder of Endolith, a biotech startup using microbes to boost copper recovery from mining waste. With a PhD in astrobiology, experience at NASA, …
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Send us a text In this special WTR Consumer Hardlines Symposium, Shawn Severson, Doug Lane, and the Water Tower Research team host two industry leaders to discuss how furniture and home furnishings companies are managing through tariff volatility, inflationary pressures, and shifting consumer demand as they prepare for the next growth cycle. Iv Cul…
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World War I profoundly changed the world. Nation-states replaced empires. Russia went communist. Fascism arrived. The West's claim to being the most civilized peoples on Earth was supremely undermined. And out of so much suffering, we received a holiday prioritizing grief and mercy. This bonus episode is me speed-running World War I and sharing som…
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Today, I'm speaking with David McKnight. David is a best-selling author, world-renowned tax strategist, and financial educator who challenges some of the most popular (and misleading) retirement gurus and influencers in the financial advice space. He's also a great friend, and beloved guest on the show and I'm excited to welcome him back for a 3rd …
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Discover what new research reveals about how retirees actually spend their money — and why front-loading your retirement income plan could be the key to enjoying your healthiest, most fulfilling years first. In this episode, we discuss: Pitfalls of traditional retirement income plans What to know about the "retirement spending smile" Spending regre…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Anthony Tennyson, CEO and Co-Founder of Solvonis Therapeutics (LSE: SVNS | OTC: SLVNF), joins host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research, and analyst Robert Sassoon to discuss the company’s mission to transform care for addiction and mental health disorders. Tennys…
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Recorded live in San Francisco during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 week, this Fund/Build/Scale session brings together Cyan Banister (Long Journey Ventures) and Cristian Cibils Bernardes (Autograph) for a practical look at building consumer AI and the investor-founder dynamics that make it work. We dig into pre-traction signals that actually predict mom…
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Send us a text In this WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, host Tim Gerdeman and WTR’s James Kisner sit down with Sparta Commercial Services (OTCQB: SRCO) CEO Tony Havens and WeDev Group CEO Eduardo Filho to unpack Sparta’s pivot from powersports/municipal leasing into fintech and private credit. The conversation centers on Agoge, a trade-finance platform tha…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Dan Sceli, CEO of Westport Fuel Systems (NASDAQ: WPRT) (TSX: WPRT), joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy and Sustainable Investing Analyst at Water Tower Research to discuss: 1) Westport’s le…
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Following Democrats' decisive Tuesday wins, Jon is joined by MSNBC's Chris Hayes, host of "All In" and author of "The Sirens' Call," and David Plouffe, former Obama campaign manager and White House senior advisor. Together, they dissect the election results, explore the tension between political consulting and authentic campaigning, and discuss wha…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Shahin Amini, Head of Investor Relations and Communications at Meren Energy (TSX: MER), joins hosts Tim Gerdeman and Jeff Robertson of Water Tower Research to discuss how Meren’s recent transformation and rebranding reflect its evolution into a full-cycle, cash-generative exploration and pr…
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Adaptation begins at home. But it doesn't end there. What do you plan on doing with your family as climate change gets worse? Are you already making plans whether to stay or go? How should states respond as people flee disaster? Who should get access to fish stocks as they migrate to new regions? Once one starts asking these questions, they really …
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Send us a text In this WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, host Tim Gerdeman and WTR’s James Kisner sits down with PayRio Founder & CEO Aubrey Amatelli to explore how the company delivers compliant digital payments for cannabis and alternative medicine—from its “Digital Debit” solution that replaces legacy cashless-ATM workflows to a broader roadmap spanning …
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Send us a text In this episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast, Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group, joins hosts Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research, and Shawn Severson, WTR Co-Founder and CEO. The discussion explores OTC’s expanding global footprint, the surge in …
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Send us a text In this episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast, Bhaskar Ragula, CEO and Co-Founder of FatPipe Networks (NASDAQ: FATN), joins hosts Tim Gerdeman and Dr. John Roy to discuss how FatPipe—the inventor of SD-WAN technology—is driving the next evolution of secure networking through innovation, efficiency, and sales expansion.…
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What if the key to a fulfilling retirement isn't about relaxation — but about doing the hard things you'd rather avoid? From rewiring your brain to deepening your sense of purpose, discover how challenges — big or small — can restore meaning, resilience, and joy in your next chapter of life. In this episode, we discuss: Why comfort can erode resili…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Cale Moodie, CEO and Co-Founder of Neptune Digital Assets (TSXV: NDA | OTCQX: NPPTF), joins host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair, Co-Founder, and CMO of Water Tower Research, along with Dr. John Roy, WTR’s Senior Equity Research Analyst. The conversation explores how Neptune blends Bitcoin mining,…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, host Tim Gerdeman and WTR’s Robert Sassoon speak with Dr. Lior Shaltiel, CEO of NuroExone Biologic (OTCQB: NRXBF/TSXV: NRX), an early-stage regenerative therapy developer, along with the company’s Founder, VP Business Development & Active Chairman, Yoram Drucker to talk about NurExone's n…
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Nearly a year after her presidential campaign ended in defeat, Jon is joined by former Vice President Kamala Harris to reflect on the realities of running for the highest office and the state of Democratic politics. Together, they explore the challenges she faced on the campaign trail, discuss how Democrats can rebuild trust in their party by deliv…
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Send us a text In our latest WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast, WTR's Shawn Severson and James Kisner break down James’s AI Industry Primer—how the team selected 50 under-covered names, the AI Centricity Score, and 11 application areas. The conversation highlights where the most market value has accrued (notably infrastructure/platforms and quantum…
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After decades as the standard for creditworthiness and mortgage‐backed securities pricing, FICO faces new competition. Robert Zimmer, Director of External Affairs at Community Home Lenders of America, Inc., joins Double Take to answer the questions lenders and investors are asking about risk, pricing, and market stability in the mortgage lending in…
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I interviewed Ryan Wang, co-founder and CEO of Assembled, in his San Francisco office to unpack how he turned lessons from Stripe into a fast-growing startup that powers customer support teams at Robinhood, Canva, and Notion. We talk about: Finding the right co-founders and surviving a CEO hand-off Discovering product-market fit by asking one power…
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Is climate change a fringe and woke distraction in military planning that inhibits lethality? Or is it invaluable strategic context for this century's power projection? What kinds of missions will soldiers be asked to perform in a world that is getting hotter and more complex? Today's guest is Erin Sikorsky, Director of The Center for Climate and S…
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Send us a text In this episode of Small Cap Spotlight x WTR Healthcare Happenings podcast, WTR's Tim Gerdeman, and Robert Sassoon welcomes back Nick Kadysh, Founding CEO and President of PharmAla Biotech (OTCQB: MDXXF). The discussion explores the evolving global regulatory environment for psychedelics—particularly MDMA—the ripple effects of the Ly…
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What's really holding you back from taking that next financial step? Join us as we explore how avoidance slowly erodes confidence, why shame and fear create roadblocks, and how to replace procrastination with purposeful progress. In this episode, we discuss: Why avoidance = erosion, not explosion The Hurricane vs. Tornado analogy How to conduct a "…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Jeff Bonar, Chief Executive Officer of privately held CapCO2 Solutions, joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy and Sustainable Investing Analyst at Water Tower Research to discuss: 1) how CapCO…
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As the Pentagon implements sweeping new restrictions on press access, Jon is joined by Atlantic staff writer Nancy Youssef, War Horse founder Thomas Brennan, and former Pentagon spokesperson and retired Marine Corps Colonel David Lapan. Together, they examine why many journalists vacated the Pentagon and refused to sign on to these rules, explore t…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, host Tim Gerdeman (Vice Chair, Co-Founder & CMO, Water Tower Research) and WTR’s James Kisner speak with Giampaolo Marino, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Energous (NASDAQ: WATT), about ambient-IoT wireless power networks, battery-free sensors, and enterprise ado…
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Much of legacy media is dying. You know what isn't? Live sports. Where the outcome is uncertain, people want to watch. That means bringing together large numbers of fans and athletes. And what does that all add up to? Emissions. And emissions that could potentially be detached from profitability, leading to budgets large enough to support meaningfu…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Dr. David Sans, healthcare investment banker, former Novartis oncology researcher, and long-time biotech strategist, joins host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair, Co-Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, for an in-depth discussion on the state of the biotech industry. Togethe…
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Send us a text In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Tony Scott, Chief Executive Officer, and Kimberly Pinson, Chief Financial Officer, of Intrusion Inc. (NASDAQ: INTZ) join co-hosts James Kisner, Managing Director of Technology Research at Water Tower Research, and Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair, Co-Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of Water To…
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Send us a text In this episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight podcast, Sebastian Toke, CEO of GCL Holdings, joins Shawn Severson and James Kisner of Water Tower Research to discuss GCL’s full-stack games & entertainment flywheel—connecting distribution (Epicsoft Asia, 2Game), publishing (4Divinity), and hardware/peripherals (Ban Leong Technologies)…
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The belief that more data equals more control is an illusion. Our obsession with finding the "perfect" financial plan and receiving constant information often leads to anxiety, not peace. Join us as we explore why embracing uncertainty, focusing on what you can control, and leading with purpose can help create true financial (and emotional) freedom…
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In the aftermath of the ceasefire in Gaza, Jon is joined by Daniel Levy, former Israeli peace negotiator and President of the U.S./Middle East Project, and Zaha Hassan, former Palestinian legal advisor and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Together, they examine the terms that ended the fighting, discuss the uncertain…
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