This podcast episode explores the events leading up to the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel, including the warnings received by Israel and the slow response of the Israeli military. It also delves into the potential reasons behind Hamas's attack and discusses the possible accord between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. Additionally, the episode explores the economic advantages of the potential deal for Saudi Arabia and the role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the negotiations. The episode concludes by discussing the current status of the possible accord and introduces the Netflix miniseries "All the Light We Cannot See," highlighting the performance of legally blind actress Aria Mia Liberti.