Can’t Let It Go: Israeli Political Drama, Debating Pot, ‘Let It Go’ 2.0

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🗓️ 22 November 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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It was a busy week in Israeli politics, between a US announcement on West Bank settlements and talk of new elections next year. Then: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on multiple corruption charges. We’ll break it all down and explain how all the headlines connect. Meanwhile, members of Congress are pushing ahead on a bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level. We’ll explain where the American people stand on the issue. Also on today’s show: Victoria’s Secret ‘rethinks’ its fashion show, and can the new single from ‘Frozen 2’ rival ‘Let It Go?’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Friday, November 22.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schimbis.
0:04.4	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.1	they matter.
0:09.6	Israel's had a big week, a boost from the Trump administration, new indictments, and
0:14.1	possible elections.
0:15.1	We'll break it down and explain how the headlines connect.
0:18.5	Then while you were following the impeachment hearings this week, some legislators were
0:22.1	thinking about marijuana.
0:23.8	Well, about a bill that would legalize it.
0:26.5	And finally, our soundtrack for the weekend is ready.
0:29.1	Is yours?
0:30.1	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:32.2	Let's Schimbis.
0:39.2	The most complicated story today is about Israeli politics.
0:43.2	Israel's been all over the headlines lately.
0:45.2	Thanks to a U.S. announcement on Israeli settlements, continued election drama, and now criminal
0:50.9	indictments against Israel's Prime Minister.
0:53.9	So today we're going to get into all the headlines that hit this week concerning Israel, and
0:58.2	what they mean, big picture.
1:00.4	Starting with, the news on Monday.
1:04.1	That's when the Trump administration said it was breaking tradition, and would stop viewing
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