Georgia Howe

So tell us, where do things stand currently between Israel, Iran, and the Trump administration?

What kind of messaging have we heard from the White House?

Now, what about the economic situation on the ground in Iran?

Obviously, they want to hold on to their nuclear arsenal, but with the blockade in place, they've really been strangled.

I understand there's about a 77% inflation rate.

That's obviously crippling.

How is that affecting their willingness or ability to negotiate?

All right.

Well, Benham, thank you so much for coming on.

Democrats continue to largely circle the wagons around Senate candidate Graham Plattner, whose controversies have prompted outsized attention on today's primaries in Maine.

Along with revelations about his Nazi tattoo and his alarming online behavior, unsettling stories from Plattner's past girlfriends have forced members of his party to defend him while also claiming to believe all women.

One lone Democrat who's pushed back on Plattner's candidacy is Senator John Fetterman, who says Democrats need to be honest about his behavior and views.

In response, Plattner accused Fetterman of being bought and paid for by Israel.

Here to discuss is Batia Ungar Sargon, host of News Nation's Batia and author of the new book, The Jews and the Left.

Batia, great to see you again.

It's been a while.

So a major primary today in Maine, and the Democrats have really found themselves in this predicament with Plattner that's highlighted by this public feud with Fetterman.

Let's start with Plattner's Israel attack from the weekend, which has really turned some heads.

Why is Plattner choosing to make his response about Israel and Zionism?

Now, as for the believe all women theme that Georgia mentioned, that's also taken center stage in recent days.