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Dr. Micah Goodman: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

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March 29, 2018
David Suissa and Dr. Micah Goodman in the studio

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Israeli scholar Micah Goodman weighs in on the world’s most intractable conflict — and his ideas for a solution. He explains it all in his bestselling new book, Catch 67, which uses philosophical insights to tackle the Israel–Palestinian conflict.

“Everyone always talks about solving or not solving the conflict. What about shrinking the conflict?” -Dr. Micah Goodman

 

David Suissa and Dr. Micah Goodman in the studios
From left: David Suissa and Dr. Micah Goodman

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