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Could University of Rochester graduate Josh Shapiro be the next U.S. president?

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Gamm says Shapiro faces an unfair standard: 'Short of anti-Zionism, he'll be accused of anti-Semitism.'
This episode explores Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's potential presidential bid, focusing on his controversial college writings about Palestinians, his Jewish identity, and challenges in the Democratic primary. Guests discuss his bipartisan achievements, the impact of anti-Semitism, and his response to political vetting.

As heard by us

A clear look at Shapiro, Jewish identity, and the politics around a national rise.

Josh Shapiro's vice-presidential vetting sits at the center of this hour, and the discussion uses it to examine how visibility can sharpen the risks for a Jewish Democrat in a tense political climate.

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You want the backstory behind Harris vetting Shapiro and the antisemitism questions that surfaced around it.

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