Your Questions (and Criticisms) of Our Recent Shows

In this subscriber-only Ask Me Anything episode of The Ezra Klein Show, Ezra Klein and executive producer Claire Gordon address listener questions and critiques from previous episodes, particularly those concerning Mahmoud Khalil, Philippe Sands, and Yoram Hazony. Klein defends his approach to these interviews, emphasizing the importance of hearing diverse perspectives on complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, even when those perspectives are controversial. He also discusses the political implications of labeling the conflict as genocide, the role of American politics, gerrymandering, and the future of the Democratic party. Klein reflects on the reception of his book "Abundance," and shares insights from his Munk Debate experience, highlighting the self-censorship he observed among conservatives in the Trump era.