On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the imperiled Ukraine and Border deal, Orban’s Fidesz party boycotting a parliamentary session, Antony Blinken’s Middle East visit, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio declared in an on-air rant that if he had been Trump’s vice president in the run-up to Jan. 6, 2021, he would have told states to send Congress multiple slates of electors so lawmakers could “debate” the election’s supposed improprieties. That may sound like typical MAGA bluster, but it has deadly serious ramifications, confirming that Republicans still think Trump’s effort to overturn the election was in some ways a good thing. So what might they attempt next fall? We talked to legal scholar Matthew Seligman, co-author of “How to Steal a Presidential Election,” who road-mapped all the sordid possibilities ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israel-Hamas conflict has wreaked havoc on civilians in Gaza, but the worst may be yet to come. As international watchdogs warn of potential famine and disease outbreaks, what can the US do to prevent disaster? Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to share insight from his recent trip to Israel and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the US Senate’s deal on Ukraine aid and border control, President Zelensky confirming his intention to replace a top general, election news in El Salvador and Senegal, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s one of the strangest disconnects in our politics today: By many metrics, the economy is doing extremely well, yet President Biden’s approval numbers on the economy are in the toilet. With the latest jobs report showing an extraordinary 353,000 jobs created in January, we talked to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman about what the boom means, why Trump and MAGA Republicans are in denial about it, and how President Biden should respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: January 13, 2023 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the start of a divided and performative Congress. Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about Biden's classified documents and the Republicans investigations efforts across the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date - March 29, 2023 Celebrating democracy seems like a good idea. Further, President Biden and his team have been actively supporting democracy worldwide since they took office. But that doesn't mean hosting a democracy summit is a great idea. Because a lot of difficult questions are raised. Like who thinks they're a democracy but really isn't? What do you do with wannabe authoritarians like Netanyahu, Modi & Lopez Obrador? And what long term results can come from these summits. We discuss with Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are tensions between Iran and the US the highest they’ve ever been? The conflict between Israel and Gaza is only the latest in a long line of events that have put both countries at odds. Foreign policy experts Robin Wright and Barbara Slavin join David Rothkopf and hosts Heather Williams and Jon Wolfsthal to untangle the complicated history of the US and Iran, and forecast future crises in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover a letter from over 800 western officials protesting Israel-Gaza policies, the US approving a plan to strike Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq, and Russia refusing to turn over the bodies of Ukrainian POWs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we learned that Donald Trump’s fundraising committees channeled an extraordinary $50 million toward bankrolling his myriad legal defenses throughout 2023. Such sordid trickery has a long history on the right: For decades, shrewd fundraising gurus have raked in cash from conservative voters with hallucinatory alarmism about leftist villains and other apocalyptic threats. We talked to Geoff Kabaservice, the author of a “Rule and Ruin,” a history of the GOP, to situate Trump in this hallowed tradition of grifters. It turns out Trump may have outdone them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this election, the most important campaigners are coming from outside of the political establishment. Democratic strategists Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg join David Rothkopf to share why now is the time for everyone to use their platform to push for victory in 2024, and why the Taylor Swift factor may be even bigger than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the EU agreement on a 50 billion euro package for Ukraine, Zuckerberg apologizing to families in a Senate hearing, the escalating farmer protests in Europe, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A frightening new batch of polls this week showed President Biden trailing Donald Trump in all the key battleground states. And yet, as bleak as the polling has looked, Democrats racked up an impressive winning streak in special elections all throughout 2023. This disconnect is why political pros are closely watching an election for state House in the Philadelphia suburbs that’s set for Feb. 13th. We talked to Democratic candidate Jim Prokopiak to gauge what he’s seeing on the ground in swing territory, why Biden is struggling on the economy, and how Trump can still looks strong despite his descent into derangement and severe criminal jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world’s largest democracy is in danger. Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist movement continues to erode the rights of Indian Muslims and the country’s democratic systems. Indian journalist Rana Ayyub joins Ed Luce and David Rothkopf to shine a light on the peril India faces as elections loom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover reports that Zelensky will oust a top general, Iran’s threats to ‘decisively respond’ to any US strikes, an Argentinian court striking down Milei’s labor policies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Far-right personalities are fantasizing about “civil war” again, amid a standoff between Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the feds over border enforcement. That may seem silly, but unbridgeable differences over immigration truly are driving many big stories of the moment, from that Texas battle to Senate negotiations over a border bill to the House GOP impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. If you want to understand what’s really going on with all these complex issues, few voices bring more clarity than Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the American Immigration Council. We chatted with him about the deeper conflicts and tensions animating this crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Abbott and the House Republicans are using the border as a political poker chip, with disastrous implications for immigrants. As Abbott continues to defy the Supreme Court and the House refuses to pass immigration reform, what does the Biden administration need to do? Norm and Kavita discuss the answers and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover statements from Secretary Blinken on the US response to attacks on service members, House Republicans moving to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and the latest from Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three former Republican governors—Marc Racicot of Montana, Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey, and Bill Weld of Massachusetts—have signed on to a legal brief to the Supreme Court arguing that Donald Trump is disqualified from running for president under Section 3 of the 14th amendment to the Constitution. Greg Sargent talks to Racicot about what he hopes this will achieve, whether the GOP is to blame for the rise of Trump and the MAGA movement, and why principled anti-Trump Republican elites are a disappearing species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spy movies have been a staple of Hollywood for decades, but how many of them actually get it right? Spycraft Entertainment’s John Sipher joins Marc Polymeropoulos to talk about what makes for a good spy story, and why more accurate depictions of the intelligence community make for great entertainment. John and Marc also discuss the generational divide between the old guard and Gen Z at the CIA and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the mounting pressure to retaliate over the deaths of US troops in Jordan, the upcoming meeting between US and Chinese officials to curb the production of Fentanyl, UN workers accused of aiding Hamas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: May 16, 2023 Norm and Kavita are both traveling, but that doesn’t stop them from discussing the issues. This week, in this abbreviated version of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss Ron DeSantis’s presidential bid announcement, the Surgeon General’s announcement on the impact of social media on adolescents and the Nebraska Abortion Case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marissa’s guest is noted writer David Kamp, who (along with Marissa) is an alumnus of Spy Magazine, which famously coined the term “short-fingered vulgarian” to describe New York real estate celebrity Trump. David discusses his recent editorial for the New York Times where he argues the stakes for our democracy are too high and it’s time to stop laughing at Trump. Which isn’t to say Marissa and David don’t share a chuckle or two on the podcast. Chocolate chip and halvah cookies are baked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: January 25, 2021 All eyes remain on the border between Ukraine and Russia as the conventional wisdom is that Russia is more likely than not further invade Ukraine. President Biden is considering sending thousands of troops into the region while other NATO allies have already begun moving weapons and soldiers into Eastern Europe. What lessons has the Biden administration learned from Obama's experience with Crimea? Are there any off-ramps left for Putin to deescalate? Will this situation ultimately strengthen NATO and perceptions of American power abroad? Deep State Radio host David Rothkopf speaks with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and Evelyn Farkas former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia about these and other issues facing the United States and our Allies. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight. But what actually goes into the decision to set the time, and how panicked should we really be? Bulletin of Atomic Scientists member Daniel Holz and former executive director Kennette Benedict join Jon Wolfsthal and Heather Williams to break down what the clock really means and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the World Court’s ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza, France enacting its controversial immigration law, Biden positioning new approvals for natural gas export terminals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is now the GOP's presumptive nominee. How should the Biden team be responding? What should they be doing differently.?David Rothkopf joins Norm and Kavita to analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly of the election so far and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the general strike in Argentina, Ukraine’s calls for a probe into the Russian plane crash, Ohio lawmakers banning gender-affirming care for minors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whereas Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling with flagging domestic support , Joe Biden is the most popular politician in Israel. As the devastating war in Gaza drags on, how can Biden channel his popularity into substantive policy change? Jerusalem-based journalist Noga Tarnopolsky joins Kori Schake, Ed Luce, Rosa Brooks, and David Rothkopf to answer this question and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the results of the New Hampshire primary, US strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, fears of an impending famine in Ethiopia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the New Hampshire Primary today, 24 IDF soldiers being killed in Gaza, Elon Musk’s trip to Auschwitz, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the US response to attacks on our troops and ships, been adequate? Are the attacks against Houthis too little too late...or the start down a slippery slope to another military quagmire? What if our aid to Ukraine dries up? Is the Pentagon losing focus on the China threat? Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf discuss these issues and more with Politico's Lara Seligman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses this as well as the state of the Russia/Ukraine war with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and former CIA Intelligence Officer, Dan Hoffman. Don’t miss this vital discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Ron DeSantis dropping out of the Republican primary, mounting protests in Israel demanding the release of hostages, Iran and Pakistan resuming diplomatic relations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: February 17, 2023 On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk Nikki Haley getting into the Presidential race, her potential candidacy, and what this means for the future of our democracy. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: November 29, 2021 Once upon a time, the Israeli government urged the US to get out of the Iran deal. The American president at the time, Donald Trump, obliged. Now, Israeli officials are calling the decision the worst in the past decade of Iran policy and their intel community is whispering to the US that Iran may be getting very close to the ability to produce nuclear weapons grade uranium. Meanwhile, negotiations with Iran are being resumed in Europe with very low expectations of success. What is the Biden Administration to do? We discuss their options with David Sanger of the New York Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law Center and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute. Don't miss this timely episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we in danger of the nuclear loop being automated? As nuclear powers grapple with the advent of AI, questions remain about how much of a role automated system should play in the nuclear chain of command and the control of advanced weapon systems. Experts Michael Depp and Paul Scharre join hosts Jon Wolfsthal and Heather Williams to share concerns about AI and nuclear stability and the ways that governments are rising to the challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa caucus was a blowout. Trump trounced DeSantis and Haley, leaving us all wondering how much longer they will hold on. But how much can we actually learn from the caucus? Norm and Kavita are back to break down the lessons from Iowa and the trouble for Trump looming on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, Netanyahu’s rejection of calls for a Palestinian state, protests in Russia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Netanyahu just can’t help but make trouble for the US. Netanyahu’s recent statements rejecting the idea of a two-state solution lead us all wonder what endgame Israel envisions for Gaza. Alon Pinkas, Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks, and David Rothkopf break down how the administration can deal with Bibi to avoid calamity in the region.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Pakistan’s strikes in Iran, the latest drama from Trump’s defamation trial, Brazil’s investigation into the 2023 riots, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover initial steps in congress to avert a government shutdown, a new deal reached between Israel and Hamas, Iran’s strikes in Pakistan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the greatest security threats the US faces comes from within. As we enter 2024, the threat of right-wing terrorism and electoral violence is very real. Authors of the new book “God, Guns, and Sedition: Far Right Terrorism in America” Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware join Marc and David to shine a light on the dangers of the far-right and what can be done to combat right-wing violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s decisive victory in Iowa, Guatemala’s new reform-minded president, US condemnation of Iran over a missile strike, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: May 15, 2023 On this, the inaugural episode of DSR's new weekly Spy Show podcast with Marc Polymeropoulos, Marc and co-host David Rothkopf are joined by one of the most respected officers in the CIA's recent history, Paul Kolbe. Together they discuss what to make of the recent criticisms of Vladimir Putin from within his own ranks, the likely consequences of potential instability in Belarus, and what is working for the US and our allies on the intel front in this complex and consequential war. Join us for perspectives and insights you won't find anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: November 3, 2022 With less one week before the midterms, David Rothkopf, Simon Rosenberg of NDN, and Tara McGowan of Good Information and Courier Newsroom speak with Cecile Richards, co-founder of Supermajority about the role of women and abortion as an issue in the midterms. How are Republicans changing the subject on abortion? Will women be the X-Factor to Democratic victory? Is the media getting bullied by Republicans? Find out the answers to these and other questions in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent reports from the DOD include surprising revelations about China’s nuclear arsenal. From components filled with water instead of fuel to silos that just don’t work, clearly something is very wrong Nuclear weapons experts Heather Williams and Hans Kristensen join Jon to break down what this all means for China, and how international organizations and the US should respond to avoid a dangerous fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Friday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the US and British strikes in Yemen, Argentina’s soaring inflation, fresh sanctions over Russia and North Korean missile transfers, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long gone are the days when a scream could end a presidential campaign. In the age of Donald Trump, no crime is outrageous enough to be disqualifying for the highest office in the land. Political journalists Michael Tomasky and David Corn join David Rothkopf to break down the dangerous trend in America where anything goes - so long as your name is Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR daily, we cover the latest news about the 2024 election, the case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, Taiwan’s election interference allegations against China, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukraine’s need for aid grows by the day as Biden’s aid package faces congressional blockage. Former US ambassador to NATO Doug Lute joins Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks, and David Rothkopf to formulate how the US can strengthen and improve its Ukraine policy to secure a Ukrainian victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the wave of gang violence in Ecuador, the Houthi attack repelled by the US and UK navies, Zelensky’s tour of the Baltic countries, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US media's and the public's attention has shifted mainly to great power competition in recent years. Yet the shocking attacks by Hamas on October 7th and ISIS on January 3rd serve as reminders that terrorists still pose a grave threat to international security. Counter-terrorism expert Colin Clarke joins Marc and David to illuminate this critical issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily Doomscroll, we discuss the increased Russian strikes that are straining Ukrainian air defenses, Donald Trump making a voluntary appearance in court in DC, and Secretary Blinken’s message to Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: June 6, 2022 On this week's episode, we talk about the epidemic of mass shootings in the country, the mental health red herring, and how this will impact the midterm elections in the fall. We ground all of our analysis in the words of America's political leaders like President Biden, Senators Mitch McConnell and Chris Murphy, and former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: January 19, 2023 The right's hate-filled, authoritarian media machine is loud. It's time for pro-democracy media tech to GET LOUDER! Watch this superstar panel of Joe Trippi, Tara McGowan, Ben Meiselas, and David Rothkopf, moderated by Simon Rosenberg, talk turning up the volume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election year is finally here. 2024 will be pivotal, but how can we do our part to ensure the Democrats win big? Election strategists Tara McGowan, Simon Rosenberg, and Tom Bonier join David to shine a light on the role we can all play heading into campaign season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover a new report that Trump received millions from foreign governments as president, an Israeli defense minister outlining the next phase of the war, a US strike on a militant leader in Iraq, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, many of our greatest political challenges remain unresolved. Norm and Kavita are back for a new year with new political prognostications about what 2024 holds for Congress and what will undoubtedly be a dramatic campaign season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may be a new year, but the conflict in Gaza continues unabated. However, experts say the Israeli invasion could fundamentally change at the end of the month. Alon Pinkas and Kori Schake join David Rothkopf to forecast the changing nature of the war in the coming weeks and months and shed light on the potential future of Netanyahu’s government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover Donald Trump requesting the intervention of the Supreme Court in Colorado, Ukraine and Russia engaging in the biggest prisoner swap so far, a deadly bombing in Iran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily Doomscroll, we cover the resignation of Harvard’s president, the killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut, a court ruling on abortion in Texas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a new year, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine nears its second anniversary. The stakes remain as high as ever as Ukraine continues its struggle, but what can we expect as the conflict enters a new year? Seasoned intelligence pro Glenn Corn joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the very first DSR Daily Doomscroll of 2024, we cover the deadly earthquake in Japan, the Israeli high court striking down Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul, the latest on the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: July 6, 2023 The 2024 election approaches, and the stakes could not be higher. On this episode we take a deep dive into the race, the key players, and how listeners can make a difference. Guests Jennifer Rubin from the Washington Post and political Strategist Simon Rosenberg join host David Rothkopf to discuss the outlook for 2024, the key issues that will define the election, and how Biden and the Democrats can win big.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 19. 2023 Two failed votes for Jim Jordan later, and the House is still no closer to electing a speaker. Norm and Kavita break down what could come next for a speaker pro tempore-led Congress and where the Republican caucus will go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 9, 2023 Saturday, October 7 will likely go down as one of, if not the worst day, in Israel’s history. While Israel was focused on the West Bank and moving toward normalization with Saudi Arabia, Hamas was planning and plotting this attack right under Benjamin Netanyahu’s nose. We discuss the extraordinary events with our experts, Rula Jebreal and Alon Pinkas. Will Bibi survive this attack politically? And how should the United State respond? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more on this special episode of Deep State Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: August 26. 2023 On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist, political scientist and former activist and Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author and the lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, focusing on security threats, extraterritorial clandestine operations, and the weaponization of information. The three discuss the alleged assassination of former Wagner Group Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: August 4. 2023 If you've been watching as much coverage of the indictment as we have, then you're probably more confused than ever. Norm and Kavita are here to make sense of it all, discussing what the indictment really means, how we got to this point, and what it will mean for Trump and the Republicans moving into 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: June 30, 2023 It was only Tuesday when the Supreme Court upheld a decision by North Carolina’s top court that struck down a congressional districting plan as excessively partisan under state law. Since then, the court has ruled against affirmative action in the college admissions process, struck down Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan and ruled in favor of a web designer who said she had a First Amendment right to refuse to design wedding websites for same-sex couples despite a state law that forbids discrimination against gay people. What does this mean for the future of our democracy and how might it impact the 2024 election? Host David Rothkopf breaks it all down with Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick. Don’t miss this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: March 31, 2023 Donald Trump has been indicted, though the details of the case won’t likely be known until Tuesday of next week when Trump is scheduled to appear in court. Host David Rothkopf is joined by Edward Luce of the Financial Times and Allison Gill of the Daily Beans Podcast to discuss what we know and what we think could happen. Don’t miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: February 8, 2023 Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the national security risks posed by the balloon, the response, and what it all means. How concerned should we be about Chinese surveillance? What Secretary Blinken right to cancel his visit to China? What legal issues does this raise? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: Jan 26, 2023 The United States and Germany are now both sending tanks to Ukraine. David sits down with General Mark Hertling, former Commanding General of United States Army Europe and the Seventh Army, and Michael Weiss of Yahoo News about where we are and how we got here. Will tanks have an immediate positive impact on the battlefield? Why have the Germans been so intransigent on these issues? Is the U.S. doing enough? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this engaging and timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: Jan 5, 2023 Congress is in session but the new year hasn't begun until we get some politics, law, and policy predictions from DSR. David speaks with EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and Barb McQuade of the University of Michigan about what we can expect over the coming month. Will we get Speaker of the House in 2023? Will Trump get indicted? What hope can we have for Washington? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this thoughtful discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI blew up in 2023. But will it blow us up in 2024? AI experts Karen Hao and Paul Scharre join David and Jon to look ahead at how AI will evolve in 2024, where the leaders in the field will expand, and potential changes and opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final DSR Daily of the year, we cover the horrific mass shooting in Prague, a new executive order to impose greater sanctions on Russia, North Korea’s new nuclear reactor, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you felt inundated by legal news in 2023, prepare for a deluge in 2024. Many of the cases involving Donald Trump will reach their conclusions in the new year - with profound consequences for the country and the potential for a second Trump term. Barb McQuade joins David to help us look ahead at what will undoubtedly be another stress-inducing year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the meeting of top military officials from China and the US, Egypt’s attempt to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, Javier Milei’s radical policies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 is finally almost over. Yet many of the most significant issues of the year are still unresolved. Thankfully, the DSR gang is here to share their predictions for what lies ahead in the new year. David Sanger, Rosa Brooks, and Kori Schake join David Rothkopf to give us the hard truth about the challenges for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the visit to Egypt by one of Hamas’s leaders, Emmanuel Macron’s risky compromise with the far-right, Donald Trump’s disqualification from the Colorado primary, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Houthis’ promise not to stop Red Sea attacks until Israel ends the Gaza war, Pope Francis approving the blessing of same-sex couples, Serbian election controversies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressional Republicans have been using Ukraine aid as a political football - to the delight of the Kremlin. Ambassador Bill Taylor and Michael Weiss join David and Marc to assess the conflict in Ukraine, and how Congressional feet-dragging threatens to tip the scales in Russia’s favor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss a ruling that Rudy Giuliani will pay $148 million to election workers, growing frustration in the Biden administration over polls, an EU investigation into X, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: August 8, 2022 Gen. Mick Ryan explains how Ukraine has handled Western weapons platforms, and why it's wisely gone back to a war of "corrosion" against Russian forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From January 6th to the Democracy Summit, 2021 has been an eventful year for foreign policy and national security. To throughly review the year, adjudicate President Biden's performance, and discuss what you might have missed, DSR host David Rothkopf talked with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and David Sanger of the New York Times. What will historians write about 2021 in 2201? How did Biden's first year in office impact the great foreign policy issues of our moment? What did we not focus on enough this year? Find out the answers to these and other questions as we look back on 2021. Don't miss this thoughtful conversation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats have their work cut out for them moving into the new year. With monumental elections on the horizon, Norm has plenty of ways the Democrats can press the advantage. In this insightful episode, David Rothkopf fills in for Kavita to discuss the House, Senate, and presidential elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats have their work cut out for them moving into the new year. With monumental elections on the horizon, Norm has plenty of ways the Democrats can press the advantage. In this insightful episode, David Rothkopf fills in for Kavita to discuss the House, Senate, and presidential elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As if there weren’t enough reasons to worry about a second Trump term, Jon has reminded us of another reason to be afraid. Jeffrey Lewis joins David Rothkopf and Jon Wolfsthal to discuss the nuclear chain of command in the United States and other nuclear powers and what safeguards stand between us and the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As if there weren’t enough reasons to worry about a second Trump term, Jon has reminded us of another reason to be afraid. Jeffrey Lewis joins David Rothkopf and Jon Wolfsthal to discuss the nuclear chain of command in the United States and other nuclear powers and what safeguards stand between us and the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the annual defense budget, Hungary blocking the EU’s aid to Ukraine, rising global coal use, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the annual defense budget, Hungary blocking the EU’s aid to Ukraine, rising global coal use, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COP28 has come and gone. There is much to discuss, with numerous headline-grabbing developments and some that flew under the radar. Thankfully, Allison Agsten and David Sandalow join David Rothkopf to discuss their time at the conference and the key takeaways we all need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, the Supreme Court announces that it will make a decision on Mifepristone, the House votes to formalize the Biden impeachment inquiry, Putin makes statements on war in Ukraine, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It goes without saying that 2023 has been an eventful year. Thankfully, the holiday season means the return of a DSR Network tradition: the year in review! David, Kori, Ed, and Rosa join to look at the most significant events of the year, the big headlines that might not have a lasting impact, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Biden’s warning to Netanyahu, the deal to transition away from fossil fuels at COP28, Zelensky’s visit to DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us for a very special event. Recorded live from our event in DC, Jake Sullivan joins David Rothkopf and Michael Tomasky to give his thoughts on the most pressing issues of the day, including Ukraine, Israel, and more. You won’t want to miss this fantastic conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the conflict in Gaza grinds on, there are still over a hundred hostages held by Hamas. What has made retrieving hostages so challenging, and what role should the international community play in facilitating hostage returns in Gaza and elsewhere? Alex Plitsas joins David Rothkopf and Marc Polymeropoulos to discuss these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we talk about the University of Pennsylvania president’s resignation, updates from COP28, the FDA approving new treatments for Sickle Cell disease, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: 11/22/23 The newest episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the second of two parts of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Kevin J. Patel, Matt Simon, Dr. Michael Mann, Rosanna Xia, Anna Jane Joyner, Kate Folb, Emelie O’Brien, Leila Conners, Amy Todd Middleton, Joshua Goldstein, and Olivia Ahnemann. Join our panelists as they share the importance of engaging youth in the fight against climate change and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: 11/16/2023 The new episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the first of two parts of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Dr. Jennifer Francis, Matt Simon, Dr. Michael Mann, Rob Marciano, Rosanna Xia, Anna Jane Joyner, Kate Folb, Alexis Rockman, Laila Conners, Rebecca Tickell, Eliza Barclay, David Orr, and more! Tune in for their conversation on the critical importance of storytelling in climate activism and the challenges of outreach.  This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin have not been shy about their nuclear arsenal. But how worried should we be that they’ll use it? Heather Williams and Lachlan MacKenzie Jon Wolfsthal to break down their recent CSIS report on the nuclear threat from Russia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita are back! Republicans at both the state and national level have continued to chip away at abortion rights, with a case in Texas drawing national attention and the ire of the state’s AG, Ken Paxton. In addition, Senate Republicans have blocked Ukraine funding, demanding border action. Join us as we break down all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the age of social media, truth and lies are more intermixed than ever. What role can leaders across society play in separating fact from fiction? Jeffrey Sonnenfeld joins David Rothkopf to break down the challenges today’s leaders face in this hyper-polarized era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we discuss the latest in Gaza, the charges against Hunter Biden, Trump’s Dictator comments and Putin will run again in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we break down Kevin McCarthy’s retirement announcement, a shooting at the University of Nevada, the indictment of six pro-Trump electors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is looking to the future to predict how the conflict in Gaza will end. Just as important is what will happen in the short term. Aaron David Miller, Alon Pinkas, and Rosa Brooks join David Rothkopf to break down the climate in Israel and the United States to predict what could come next for both the Biden and Netanyahu administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR daily, join us for a discussion on the latest news out of the Senate, the US announcement of visa bans over West Bank violence, a new court filing in Trump’s DC criminal trial, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the Israeli assault on Khan Younis, Liz Cheney’s consideration of a 2024 presidential bid, Putin making a rare trip to the Middle East, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the threat of Russia’s nuclear weapons has loomed large. But would Putin dare to unleash his arsenal? Valerie Plame joins Marc Polymeropoulos to answer this question and to imagine a world without nuclear weapons. Tune in for all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the week right with the DSR Daily! On today’s episode, we cover the White House’s warning on Ukraine funding, Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resuming, Houthi missiles striking ships in the Red Sea, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: May 12, 2023 This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the E. Jean Carroll Civil verdict and Trump’s CNN town hall meeting. In the bonus section, they discuss Congressman’s Santos’ legal woes and the latest in the debt ceiling negotiations. Join us for this timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: December 1, 2021 Martin Indyk, distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, former Ambassador of the United States to Israel, and former U.S. special envoy for the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations has written a new book entitled "Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy." In the book, Ambassador Indyk examines how Henry Kissinger worked to ameliorate conflict in the Middle East rather than seek to impose peace. An approach which, Ambassador Indyk asserts, proved to be largely successful. David Rothkopf and Ambassador Indyk explore Kissinger's policy decisions, the impact he had on the Middle East, and grapple with his legacy in this can't miss conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As AI develops, it will take a more significant role in foreign policy and conflict. Will it serve as a moderating force or one that compounds ruthlessness and the tolls wars take? Joe Cirincione joins David Rothkopf and Jon Wolfsthal to discuss how AI has already become a staple of warfare and the numerous ways that it will become even more ubiquitous in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Friday DSR Daily, we cover reports that Israel received intelligence about the October 7th attack, George Santos’s impending expulsion vote, a Senate subpoena in the Supreme Court ethics inquiry, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Deep State Radio, host David Rothkopf discusses the latest polling with Simon Rosenberg. With the election less than a year out, David and Simon discuss everything from the economy to foreign policy, why the math for the Republicans remains daunting and what you can do now to ensure Biden is re-elected. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second half of the Global Stocktake panel chaired by David Sandalow is here. Laurence Tubiana, Sue Biniaz, Paul Ekins, Jody Freeman, Ian Parry, Richard Newell, Mandy Rambharos, Patrick Chandler, and David Simpson join to discuss the biggest successes and failures since the Paris Climate agreement, what the priorities for combatting climate change should be, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we discuss the passing of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the latest in Gaza, Elon Musk's rant toward advertisers and electric roads in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas nears its end, we’re left to wonder what a more permanent peace looks like. Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake, and Ed Luce join David Rothkopf to examine the possibility of peace and to break down the Biden Administration’s role in the conflict and whether the public perception of the war as a US/Israel joint venture is fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest panel from the Road to COP 28 is here, featuring an incredible panel of guests chaired by David Sandalow. Laurence Tubiana, Sue Biniaz, Paul Ekins, Jody Freeman, Ian Parry, Richard Newell, Mandy Rambharos, and more join for a discussion on the global stocktake and its implications. Additionally, Allison Agsten sits down with the UAE Chief Climate Negotiator for COP27 and COP28, Hana AlHashimi, to get her perspective on the upcoming summit. With COP 28 beginning this week, tune in for this critical and timely episode. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the impending expulsion vote for George Santos, Turkey’s intention to ratify Swedish accession to NATO, the deepening support for Hamas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the latest on Israel and Gaza, a wave of far-right riots in France, a potential blow to the LGBT community in Russia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli officials have predicted two more months of fighting. With such a lengthy campaign ahead, is the IDF pursuing the best strategy? Former deputy director of the CIA Counterterrorism Center Darrell Blocker joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to assess Israel’s approach so far and what could be on the horizon for the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss the shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont, the debate over elections in Ukraine, an attack in Sierra Leone’s capital, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: November 2, 2023 The latest episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the second half of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is once again joined by Stephan Crawford, Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), Anne de Carbuccia, Michael Gerrard, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Benjamin Von Wong, and Gernot Wagner. Join as the panel shares ways everyone can be an activist and why it's not too late to make a difference. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 26, 2023 The newest entry in the Road to COP 28 series brings an all-new panel of experts, chaired by Allison Agsten, Director of USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication and Curator at the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Allison is joined by Stephan Crawford, Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), Anne de Carbuccia, Michael Gerrard, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Benjamin Von Wong, and Gernot Wagner. Don’t miss their conversation about the role that artists and activists play in the fight against climate change and the ways everyone can do their part to create a more green future. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Airdate: November 19, 2018 It's Thanksgiving weekend in the USA. It's a warm, friendly, family holiday provided that a.) your family does not discuss politics, b.) your unhinged uncle does not drink too much and c.) the indoor deep-fryer does not burn the whole house down. Maybe you'll go to a class reunion. Those are always...terrible. Or, alternatively, maybe you'll do what you did on prom night...stay home alone. Except this time you'll have Rosa Brooks, Emily Brandwin and Maggie Feldman-Piltch to join you and they'll be talking about what's right with the world and what they're thankful for. They will, that is, just as soon as they get their own awful high school experiences off their chests. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: November 19, 2018 Who needs relatives? Join your Deep State family for a cheerful holiday discussion of the Turkeys of the Year, the losers, jerks, criminals, and large orange embarrassments that made the past year as unappetizing as an under-cooked Butterball. Our own Rosa Brooks, former undercover CIA operative and improv comedian Emily Brandwin and Maggie Feldman-Piltch of NatSecGirlSquad offer their views and...we not-so-subtly tease several new podcasts soon to be released by Deep State Radio. Tune in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Sam Altman returning as the CEO of OpenAI, the latest revelations about Mike Johnson, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The freer the market, the freer the people” is one of corporate America’s favorite lines. Yet according to Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway’s book, “The Big Myth,” the truth is far more complicated. Naomi joins David Rothkopf to explain how the free market narrative has permeated American politics and set us on a disastrous path towards climate change and more. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the second of two parts of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Kevin J. Patel, Matt Simon, Dr. Michael Mann, Rosanna Xia, Anna Jane Joyner, Kate Folb, Emelie O’Brien, Leila Conners, Amy Todd Middleton, Joshua Goldstein, and Olivia Ahnemann. Join our panelists as they share the importance of engaging youth in the fight against climate change and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss an approaching deal between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, Ukraine celebrating the 10th anniversary of Euromaidan, the Wisconsin case on legislative maps, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes leaders like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin tick? Dr. Ken Dekleva joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to share his answer. Dr. Dekleva shares his experience helping profile world leaders for the US government, to include how different US presidents utilized these leadership profiles in high stakes summits and negotiations. Dr. Dekleva also discusses the critical role played by Regional Medical Officers overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR daily, we cover the victory of Javier Milei in Argentina, Defense Secretary Austin’s visit to Ukraine, Palestinian demonstrations in the US, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: January 21, 2023 Marissa’s guest on the podcast is investigative journalist Marisa Kabas, who has recently dedicated herself to learning everything there is to know (and wonder at) about George Anthony DeVolder Santos Schwarzenegger, or whatever name he is going by today. Not surprisingly, the conversation turns to a discussion of shamelessness: the good kind and the bad kind, and why this is the year to embrace positive shamelessness. Marissa also works on a recipe for very gooey chocolate chip cookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 21, 2021 As the Biden Administration shifts the focus of U.S. foreign policy to emerging issues and how America can lead in the century ahead, certain megapowers loom as complex threats. One is China. Another is Big Tech and how, if at all, its destabilizing and dangerous tendencies can be managed. Ed Luce of the Financial Times and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute discuss. And then we move on to an evaluation of Biden Administration foreign policy so far, the impact of Secretary Blinken's efforts to return diplomacy to centrality in our international relations and what can be done in the next couple years to do better. Join us.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between AI, nuclear weapons, and conflicts around the world, there’s more than enough to be worried about. Fortunately, we have people like Assistant Secretary Mallory Stewart keeping their eyes on the biggest threats to the US. Assistant Secretary Stewart joins Jon Wolfsthal and David to discuss what the administration has been doing to address nuclear weapons and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita are breaking the rules this week to talk about congressional fight club. With threats of violence by multiple GOP members, its clear that tensions are high as Republicans struggle to govern. With the government shutdown pushed to next year, join us as we break down the political field heading into 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the House Ethics Committee’s report on George Santos, the UN”s warning about starvation in Gaza, the lifting of a gag order on Donald Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The economy's recovery under President Biden has been nothing short of a miracle. So what is the secret to his administration's success? Rana Foroohar joins David Rothkopf to break down why Bidenomics has been such a triumph and why rejection of the economic orthodoxy was long overdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the first of two parts of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Dr. Jennifer Francis, Matt Simon, Dr. Michael Mann, Rob Marciano, Rosanna Xia, Anna Jane Joyner, Kate Folb, Alexis Rockman, Laila Conners, Rebecca Tickell, Eliza Barclay, David Orr, and more! Tune in for their conversation on the critical importance of storytelling in climate activism and the challenges of outreach.  This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we discuss Biden and Xi’s meeting in California, the Senate’s approval of a continuing resolution to keep government open, the latest on Israel and Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite calls for a ceasefire, there is no end in sight for the conflict in Gaza. With an incalculable human cost, is there another way forward? Aaron David Miller and Kori Schake join Rosa Brooks to consider Israel’s alternative paths and what role the Biden administration can and should play in managing the crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the House passing a bill to avert a shutdown, the March For Israel drawing huge crowds, the GOP’s numerous fights, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While men have historically dominated the intelligence community, women have gained a significant presence in top organizations in recent years. Despite this, scandals and lack of parity in top positions have made progress uneven. Former CIA intelligence officer Christina Hillsberg joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to share her expertise on women in espionage, intelligence spycraft, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the Supreme Court’s new ethics code, the potential government shutdown, the upcoming meeting between President Biden and Xi Jinping, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: July 29, 2022 On this week's episode, we talk about the economy and why inflation is up but unemployment is down as well as the deal around the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Jerome Powell and Joe Manchin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: Oct 3, 2023 Dr. Michael Mann’s new book, Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis, serves as both a warning and a call to action to combat the unfolding climate crisis. Dr. Mann joins David to discuss how we got to this point, why action has been so slow, and what we can do to reverse course before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While nuclear weapons have been dominating headlines, there is reason to be just as concerned about bioweapons. China, Russia, and Iran likely have biological weapons programs, but the age of AI could make the threat of these weapons even greater from both state and non-state actors. Asha George joins Jon Wolfsthal to break down these issues and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily brief, we break down Israel’s agreement to daily pauses in fighting for humanitarian aid, Joe Manchin’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024, Chris Christie’s trip to Israel, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats scored major victories across the country on Monday. From Ohio enshrining abortion to Democrats gaining control of Virginia’s House and Senate, things are looking good moving into 2024. So why are pollsters still so negative? Simon Rosenberg and Tom Bonier join David Rothkopf to explain why pollsters are getting it so wrong, and why we should be optimistic heading into the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All eyes are on Israel and Gaza as the conflict threatens to spread throughout the region. But how have the key regional actors responded? Michael Weiss is joined by Faysal Itani, the Director of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, to dissect what the key players in the Middle East have been doing and what the future could hold for the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the latest Republican primary debate, Antony Blinken’s trip to South Korea, the House subpoena of Hunter and James Biden, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With over 10,000 deaths in just over a month of fighting, Gaza is in crisis. Yet the situation may get worse before it gets better. The president of Refugees International, Jeremy Konyndyk, joins Kori Schake and David Rothkopf to warn of how this humanitarian crisis could spin further out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the biggest election results, the European Commission’s adoption of the 2023 Enlargement Package, the House censure of Rashida Tlaib, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While global desire to address climate change continues to rise, we need to be wary of “greenwashing” policies that distract from real, substantive change. Stanford’s Mark Jacobson joins David on this special episode to differentiate the good policies from the bad, and outline the pitfalls that the upcoming COP 28 conference must avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent polls on a Biden and Trump showdown in 2024 aren’t great for the incumbent president. But with just under a year to go before the election, how worried should we really be? David Rothkopf joins Norm to explain how Biden can bounce back and why the lunacy of the Republican Party will be its own undoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an Election Day DSR Daily, we discuss the elections we’ll be watching across the country, Trump’s testimony in the NY fraud trial, the latest bizarre revelations about Mike Johnson, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Israel intensifies its ground invasion of Gaza, the human cost rises dramatically. With the civilian casualties from air strikes and international support showing cracks, David Rothkopf and Marc Polymeropoulos are joined by Mick Mulroy to dissect whether Israel needs a revised strategy that accomplishes their goal of destroying Hamas but minimizes collateral damage. Can this be done and how? Don’t miss this important episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Monday episode of the DSR Daily, we cover Israeli forces encircling Gaza City, Donald Trump set to testify in his New York fraud case, Secretary Blinken’s meetings with world leaders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 11, 2023 This week’s installment of the Road to COP 28 features the second half of a discussion from a panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O’Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Tune in for the rest of their conversation on what actions both individuals and governments must take to combat climate change. In addition, we’ve included a segment from our recent conversation with Dr. Michael Mann, who shares his outlook for the COP 28 conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 3, 2023 The third episode in our Road to COP 28 series is here. This week’s episode focuses on Green Growth and is chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O’Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Don’t miss their critical conversation on what needs to be done to get us to a more sustainable future and the numerous challenges ahead of COP 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration’s new executive order is a significant step to regulate AI in the US. With a pressing need for increased governmental oversight of AI development, David Sanger and Karen Hao join David Rothkopf to discuss whether the order is a good start or falls short and what the administration needs to do next to rein in AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our Friday DSR Daily, hear the latest on Eric Trump testifying in the New York fraud trial, Secretary Antony Blinken arriving in Tel Aviv to advocate for humanitarian pauses in the conflict, Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction on all charges, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governments worldwide are working to adapt to AI, including Biden’s executive order and a UK summit bringing together officials from 28 countries. Freedom House’s Allie Funk and Kian Vesteinsson join David Rothkopf to explain the repressive power of AI and the clear and pressing need for action to curb its harmful effects. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest DSR Daily, we cover the Pakistani governments deportation of undocumented migrants, George Santos surviving an expulsion vote, Senate Republicans’ frustration with Tommy Tuberville, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the second half of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is once again joined by Stephan Crawford, Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), Anne de Carbuccia, Michael Gerrard, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Benjamin Von Wong, and Gernot Wagner. Join as the panel shares ways everyone can be an activist and why it's not too late to make a difference. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the war in Gaza continues, civilians are paying the price. Meanwhile, President Biden's relationship with Israeli PM Netanyahu seems destined to grow more difficult. Rula Jebreal joins David Rothkopf, Ed Luce, and Rosa Brooks to discuss what the Biden administration can do, and how US policy needs to evolve to further humanitarian goals in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the AI summit underway in the UK, the latest from Gaza and Israel, news from Donald Trump’s trials, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s economic elites have always told lies to protect their own interests. “Corporate Bullsh*t”: a new book by Nick Hanauer, Joan Walsh, and Donald Cohen looks to explain these lies and teach how to fight back. Nick joins David Rothkopf to break down the six categories of falsehoods that the wealthiest one percent loves to tell and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Vladimir Putin, the Cold War never ended. There is no better example of Putin’s Cold War mentality than GRU Unit 29155, which has played a part in assassinations and sabotage across NATO countries. Michael Weiss joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to shed light on this shadowy unit and explain how Russian intelligence continues to spread its influence in Ukraine and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss the unrest in Iran after a student’s death, the UAW reaching a tentative agreement with GM, and more. As a Halloween bonus, we also debate the merits of candy corn, and why people are too stingy with their candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the face of such overwhelming bad news, it’s all too easy to feel hopeless. Dr. Ben Miller joins Kavita and Norm to talk about the narrative of mental illness in mass shootings, and shares ways that we can maintain good mental health even when the news is bleak. Don’t miss this important episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the anti-semitic attack at a Dagestan airport, Biden’s new executive order on AI, Judge Chutkan reinstating Trump’s gag order, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tingle, Program Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the United States Air Force Academy where he oversees research on regional conflict and military technology including artificial intelligence, cyber, and biotechnology. Their conversation centers around Ukraine and the extraordinary footage captured by Tony during a recent trip to Ukraine. They touch on what’s working and what isn’t as well as provide an outlook on what to expect over the next 12 months of the war. They also touch on Israel and their battle with Hamas. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: 2/1/23 Fill out the DSR Listener Survey here: https://bit.ly/dsrsurvey2023 Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to a very different Israel than one might have expected a year ago. Benjamin Netanyahu is back in power with a more hard right government and an Israeli raid in the West Bank and a shooting in Jerusalem have raised the the temperature of Israel-Palestinian tensions. David discusses Blinken's visit and the larger relationship between the U.S. and Israel with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Alon Pinkas of Haaretz. What did Secretary Blinken say and do in Israel? How should the U.S. work with a hard right Israeli government? What do this mean for the future revival chances of the JCPOA? Find out during this insightful conversation. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: 1/27/23 Fill out the DSR Listener Survey here: https://bit.ly/dsrsurvey2023 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the never ending cycle of gun violence in the United States and what communities should do since the government is incapable of making progress on this issue. Members get a bonus conversation about the continuing kerfuffle about classified documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Russia conducting an unprecedented nuclear strike drill, China significantly expanding its arsenal, and the US unveiling a new nuclear weapon, we might just be witnessing the beginnings of a modern nuclear arms race. Heather Williams and Jeffrey Lewis join Jon Wolfsthal and David Rothkopf to dissect the intricacies of the changing landscape of nuclear weapons. Fill out the DSR Listener Survey here: https://bit.ly/dsrsurvey2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the former Chinese premier dying of a heart attack, the continuing manhunt for the Maine shooter, the US striking Iranian targets in Syria, and more. Fill out the DSR Listener Survey here: https://bit.ly/dsrsurvey2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest entry in the Road to COP 28 series brings an all-new panel of experts, chaired by Allison Agsten, Director of USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication and Curator at the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Allison is joined by Stephan Crawford, Stanley Chan (Chen Qiufan), Anne de Carbuccia, Michael Gerrard, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Benjamin Von Wong, and Gernot Wagner. Don’t miss their conversation about the role that artists and activists play in the fight against climate change and the ways everyone can do their part to create a more green future. Fill out the DSR Listener Survey here: https://bit.ly/dsrsurvey2023 This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the DSR Daily Brief, a new House Speaker is elected, Putin weights in on Israel and yet another mass shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While giving high marks to the Biden Administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war thus far, our experts discuss the risks posed by having a partner as erratic as the current Israeli government. Join Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce and Alon Pinkas for a lively and timely discussion.  Fill out the DSR Listener Survey here: https://bit.ly/dsrsurvey2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's DSR Daily, Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis takes a plea deal, Mike Johnson is the latest speaker-designate, Israeli officials call for the resignation of the UN Secretary-General, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA 6th) joins David Rothkopf for an exclusive one-on-one discussion on the recent dysfunction in Congress and the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. Representative Moulton shares his insight as the Ranking Member of the Strategic Forces subcommittee and speaks to Israel’s need for a clear endgame in Gaza. Don’t miss this important episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the dismissal of a Chinese General, the release of more hostages by Hamas, the Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to Washington, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special episode of our Road to COP 28 series, Harvard University's Dr. Robert Stavins joins host David Rothkopf to share his perspectives on the stakes and objectives for the coming global climate summit. Dr. Stavins breaks down the history of COP, what this year’s conference needs to succeed, and why he remains cautiously optimistic about the future of the fight against climate change. Don’t miss it. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza approaches, questions remain about Israel’s ability to eradicate Hamas. What is possible outcome of such an invasion, and could such a response create an even more dangerous organization? Charles Lister joins Marc and David to discuss these pressing issues and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we cover the latest in Israel, more Trump legal issues and trouble in the China Sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode in our series leading up to the COP28 summit in November will be distributed in two parts. This episode, called the Road to COP28, features the second half of a roundtable conversation hosted by Rachel Kyte, Dean Emerita of the Fletcher School at Tufts University. Senator Ben Cardin from Maryland also joins the conversation to share his insight on the COP event and efforts to address climate issues in the US Senate. Our panel of experts includes Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Interim Chair of the IUCN Climate Crisis Commission Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Gavin Schmidt, Chief of Government Relations at the Woodwell Climate Research Center David McGlinchey, and Co-Founding Dean Emerita of the Columbia Climate School Ruth DeFries. Their conversation sets the stage for what needs to be done at the upcoming COP 28 conference, and foreshadows what real policy changes, if any, may come as a result. Join us for this extremely critical discussion. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: September 20, 2023 The first episode in our series leading up to the COP28 summit in November will be distributed in two parts. This episode, called the Road to COP28, features a one-on-one conversation hosted by Rachel Kyte, Dean Emerita of the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General of COP28. Following their conversation, Rachel chairs a panel discussion featuring Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Interim Chair of the IUCN Climate Crisis Commission Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Gavin Schmidt, Chief of Government Relations at the Woodwell Climate Research Center David McGlinchey, and Co-Founding Dean Emerita of the Columbia Climate School Ruth DeFries. Their conversation sets the stage for what needs to be done at the upcoming COP 28 conference, and foreshadows what real policy changes, if any, may come as a result. Join us for this extremely critical discussion. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the wars in Ukraine and Israel have been dominating headlines, there have also been rumblings about an interest in Russia to restart nuclear testing. James Acton and Andrey Baklitskiy join Jon Wolfsthal to break down the fallout of a renewal of nuclear testing and the domino effect it could have worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee subcommittee on the Middle East. In this exclusive one-on-one conversation, he discusses the President's funding request for Ukraine and Israel, the recent trip of President Biden to Israel, the risks associated with the conflict between Israel and Hamas including the risk of escalation and the broader issue of what America's role and priorities in the region ought to be. It's a must-listen podcast. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we break down Joe Biden's Oval Office address, Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia case, China's new trade restrictions, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two failed votes for Jim Jordan later, and the House is still no closer to electing a speaker. Norm and Kavita break down what could come next for a speaker pro tempore-led Congress and where the Republican caucus will go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we bring you the latest on humanitarian aid to Gaza, Russia’s retaliation against Ukraine, and hundreds of arrests following a protest in Congress. We also discuss the second round of voting for Jim Jordan’s speaker run, Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Pyongyang, and the approaching Argentinian elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s landmark trip to Israel is underway. Even with the cancellation of a summit in Amman, Biden’s time in the region will undoubtedly make waves. Alon Pinkas, Kori Schake, and Ed Luce join David to look forward at what could come next for Israel, the Palestinians, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we bring the latest on the hospital explosion in Gaza, the first round of voting on Jim Jordan for speaker, and Putin’s trip to China. We also break down the Google search trial, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential bid, and the aftermath of ATACMS use in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we break down Biden’s impending visit to Israel, Jim Jordan’s speakership bid, the new gag order on Donald Trump, and Ukraine’s use of ATACMS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than a week after Hamas’s attack on Israel, questions remain about how this could have happened. Marc and David are joined by John Sipher and Luis Rueda to consider the possibility of a failure of leadership versus a failure of intelligence, and why American issues at home will lead to increased instability abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David joins Chris and Riley to break down the headlines dominating our social media feeds. In today’s episode, we dive into the latest from Israel and Gaza as well as Poland’s surprising election results. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: August 5, 2022 On this week's episode, we talk about why Biden's political successes are translating into better polling, abortion rights in Idaho and Kansas, and the latest news on January 6th. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Karine Jean-Pierre and Merrick Garland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: May 17, 2021 The Biden Administration is working hard to maintain a fairly traditional front for US-Israel relations during the current crisis. Which is to say they are essentially following the playbook the Obama Administration would have followed (Trump's bromance with Bibi was an outlier). But times are changing, the views of Democrats are changing, the generational outlook is changing, and don't forget Bibi's bromance with Trump which did not help matters. We discuss what could trigger a change with former top Israeli diplomat and foreign policy specialist Alon Pinkas, the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly a week after the attack by Hamas, Israel and the world are grappling with the unexpected consequences. To understand the potential implications of the conflict, David Rothkopf is joined by Natan Sachs and Mara Rudman to look ahead at the future of Israeli politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The escalation in Israel’s war with Hamas would have profound effects on the region and the global community. Kim Ghattas joins Jon and David to predict what could come next in the conflict, what role the rest of the region will play, and how the rest of the world will feel the effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Israel orders civilians to evacuate Gaza City Israel targets Hamas’s labyrinth of tunnels under Gaza Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza, Lebanon EU launches probe into Elon Musk’s X over Israel-Hamas war content Steve Scalise drops speaker bid as House devolves into further turmoil Dysfunction in Washington leaves Middle East without key US diplomats UAE island breaks message in a bottle world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Norm away this week, Kavita is joined by Laurie Garrett for a conversation on a potpourri of topics. From the situation in Israel, to the House speaker race, to updates on COVID, there is a little bit of everything in this week’s episode. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred eightieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Gazans bombarded by Israel have no hope and no escape US seeks to prevent spread of Israel-Hamas war with Blinken visit White House walks back Biden’s claim he saw children beheaded by Hamas Russians intensify blitzkrieg attacks in eastern Ukraine Republicans fail to coalesce around speaker choice, leaving House in limbo NATO meets as war rages in Israel, tensions mount in Kosovo and other crises Instagram star's gurning ability breaks world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many questions remain after the first few days of this crisis. We talk to leading experts Aaron David Miller, Ed Luce, Kori Schake, and Rosa Brooks to look ahead at what the conflict means for the future of Israel, US-Israel relations, and the region as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s installment of the Road to COP 28 features the second half of a discussion from a panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O’Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Tune in for the rest of their conversation on what actions both individuals and governments must take to combat climate change. In addition, we’ve included a segment from our recent conversation with Dr. Michael Mann, who shares his outlook for the COP 28 conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Israel pounds Gaza by air; Biden condemns 'evil' Hamas attacks Analysis: Why did it take Israel three days to return to Gaza’s boundary? How a secretive Hamas commander masterminded the attack on Israel Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels for surprise visit ahead of NATO meeting Having ousted Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans are hitting trouble trying to nominate a new speaker Russia fails to win back seat on human rights council after UN vote 2,749-pound pumpkin breaks world record at California weigh-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever, says border secured Israel’s ambassador in Brussels calls on EU allies to help contain war Hamas says will kill hostages if Israeli attacks on Gaza civilians continue Revealed: Amazon linked to trafficking of workers in Saudi Arabia Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial resuming with ex-CFO Allen Weisselberg on the witness stand Who's going to be the next speaker of the House? Republicans are scrambling to crown a new leader. Oregon pugs don Taylor Swift costumes for annual 'Pug Crawl' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday, October 7 will likely go down as one of, if not the worst day, in Israel’s history. While Israel was focused on the West Bank and moving toward normalization with Saudi Arabia, Hamas was planning and plotting this attack right under Benjamin Netanyahu’s nose. We discuss the extraordinary events with our experts, Rula Jubreal and Alon Pinkas. Will Bibi survive this attack politically? And how should the United State respond? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more on this special episode of Deep State Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The October 7th attack on Israel was shocking not only in its scale, but for the way in which Israeli intelligence seems to have been caught by surprise. Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld joins Marc and David to discuss how this could have happened, why the intelligence failures go beyond just Israel, and what could be next for the region. Don’t miss this important episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: January 6, 2023 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about Kevin McCarthy's quixotic quest to become speaker of the House and what it means for average Americans. What does this clown show mean for the most pressing issues facing the United States? Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about the COVID crisis in China and how anti-vax terrorists are seizing on high profile deaths and injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: December 8, 2022 The Supreme Court is back in session and taking on a number of hot button issues this session. To break down the latest episode, David sits down with Dahlia Lithwick of Slate. How likely is the Supreme Court to side with those pushing the Independent State Legislature doctrine? How much do our hopes hinge on Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh? Is masterpiece cakeshop coming back from the dead? Find out during this timely discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a very special episode of We’re All Going to Die Radio, Jon sits down with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi. Director General Grossi shares how the IAEA has adapted to address nuclear threats from the war in Ukraine, how Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons has changed, and more. Don’t miss this important and insightful episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another average week for the US Congress. With the shocking removal of Speaker McCarthy by a small cadre of his own party, the divisions within the Republican Party have reached new levels. Thankfully, Kavita is back with Norm to try and make sense of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Ukraine heads into winter with a hobbled energy system US shoots down Turkish drone over Syria after attacks near Hasakah Trump allegedly shared potentially sensitive information about US nuclear subs with Australian billionaire Blinken: US and EU need legal frameworks to seize Russian assets Biden attacked from both sides over new Texas border wall Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women’s oppression Customs officials seize giraffe poop from traveler at Minnesota airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day there are new developments on multiple legal fronts for Donald Trump and the prosecutors that are seeking to hold him to account. We explore the most recent news and what to expect in the weeks ahead with legal experts Harry Litman and Barb McQuade. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode from our Green Growth panel in the Road to COP 28 series is here. This week’s episode features a new panel of experts chaired by Frederick “Fritz” Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Our panel of experts includes author and science journalist Laurie Garrett, NASA Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus, Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Professor at Yale School of the Environment Robert O. Mendelsohn, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Karen M. O’Neill, Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Malin L. Pinsky, and Director of USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten. Don’t miss their critical conversation on what needs to be done to get us to a more sustainable future, and the numerous challenges ahead of COP 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western alliance What is at stake in Poland’s election? Vote to oust McCarthy is a warning sign for democracy, scholars say Russia launches more drone attacks as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy travels to a European forum Ukraine is ‘freaking out’ as McCarthy chaos threatens US aid Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise UK warns of Russia laying ‘sea mines’ to deter Black Sea cargo ships Dog caught behind the wheel of speeding car in Slovakia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The chaos in the House of Representatives could mean chaos for Ukraine. With the potential for a less sympathetic Speaker, US aid is at even greater risk. Rosa Brooks, Ivo Daalder, and Mark Hertling join David to examine the potential threats to continuing aid for Ukraine and the far-reaching consequences of its reduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: McCarthy out as speaker Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here’s what’s next. Judge issues gag order in fraud case after Trump assails staffer on social media EU set to announce Ukraine accession talks by December Egypt faces scrutiny in US after Senator Menendez’s bribery indictment India's spies infiltrated West long before Canada's murder claim Stunt driver breaks world record on two wheels in Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Michael Mann’s new book, Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis, serves as both a warning and a call to action to combat the unfolding climate crisis. Dr. Mann joins David to discuss how we got to this point, why action has been so slow, and what we can do to reverse course before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truth is often stranger than fiction, but for a CIA analyst turned author, the line between the two is blurred. David McCloskey joins David and Marc to discuss his latest book and how he learned more about the CIA through writing than during his time at the agency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Donald Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial scrutinizing his business practices Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s vacant Senate seat, Newsom office says EU foreign ministers arrive in Kyiv to talk weapons Leaked doc shows Biden admin is more worried about Ukraine corruption than it says publicly Taiwan investigating accusation submarine program details leaked Emotional support alligator barred from attending Phillies game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: July 23, 2022 This week features University of Michigan law professor, co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast and MSNBC legal analysis royalty, Barbara McQuade. Marissa and Barbara go deep on the January 6 commission’s prime-time hearing, from Josh Hawley’s gazelle-like leaps to the stunning revelation that the vice-president’s Secret Service detail was afraid they would be killed protecting him. Barbara also shares evidence that could prove Trump committed involuntary manslaughter and explains how to get a recalcitrant witness to talk. (Yoo-hoo, Mark Meadows!) Meanwhile, Marissa bakes chocolate-chocolate-chocolate chip cookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: June 14, 2022 President Biden is headed to Saudi Arabia and will meet with Mohammed bin Salman. Is this the end for the "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing of America's foreign policy. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times about this and other foreign policy issues facing the Biden Administration. Should Biden be having this meeting at all? Will it do anything to tame gas prices ahead of the midterm? Is there any way to keep the moral clarity of Biden's "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing while working in a messy world? The answer to these and other vital questions facing the Biden Administration during this far-ranging episode. Join us!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It turns out that peace in the Middle East is harder than it sounds. Between the elusive peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel and the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, the Biden administration has its work cut out for it. Thankfully, David and Jon are joined by Alon Pinkas and Barbara Slavin to remind us that while things may not be as bad as they seem, they can always get worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican Party is falling apart before our very eyes. Between the anarchic second presidential debate and the impending threat of a destructive government shutdown, it’s clear that the party is not going quietly. David Rothkopf and Norm discuss all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast Putin discusses Ukraine war with top Wagner commander Troshev The far right has been feuding with McCarthy for weeks. Here’s how it’s spiraling into a shutdown. Ukraine makes clear it won’t accept second-class EU membership Blinken meeting Indian counterpart amid fallout over Sikh leader’s killing Biden delivers unusually sharp rebuke of Trump on democracy Australian strongman pulls 44,753-pound hydraulic crane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democrats just keep winning. But why aren’t more people talking about it? Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg join us to remind everyone that while Biden’s Democratic Party is on a hot streak, it’s going to take some work to keep the momentum going into 2024.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Second Republican debate: The biggest moments from debate stage Partial US government shutdown just four days away as congressional standoff continues North Korea changes constitution to boost nuclear arsenal growth France isolated on post-Brexit electric vehicle tariffs Iraq’s Nineveh buries its dead as families seek answers after wedding fire US soldier who fled to North Korea in July lands at Texas military base 'Shrek's Swamp' listed for a weekend stay on Airbnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode in our series leading up to the COP28 summit in November will be distributed in two parts. This episode, called the Road to COP28, features the second half of a roundtable conversation hosted by Rachel Kyte, Dean Emerita of the Fletcher School at Tufts University. Senator Ben Cardin from Maryland also joins the conversation to share his insight on the COP event and efforts to address climate issues in the US Senate. Our panel of experts includes Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Interim Chair of the IUCN Climate Crisis Commission Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Gavin Schmidt, Chief of Government Relations at the Woodwell Climate Research Center David McGlinchey, and Co-Founding Dean Emerita of the Columbia Climate School Ruth DeFries. Their conversation sets the stage for what needs to be done at the upcoming COP 28 conference, and foreshadows what real policy changes, if any, may come as a result. Join us for this extremely critical discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Mark Milley has galvanized discourse on not only the Trump presidency, but the military’s role in political discourse. Kori Schake and David Sanger join David to consider whether General Milley went too far in his public criticism of the President, and the dangers of a more political military.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians rush to flee Nagorno-Karabakh How did the Maui fire spread so quickly? Overgrown gully, stubborn embers may be key to probe More than 100 people killed after fire breaks out at Iraq wedding After Brexit, Britain and Europe embrace ever-closer union What is the Khalistan movement? How is it linked to India-Canada tensions? Donald Trump liable for business fraud, says judge in New York civil case Canadian man eats 135 Carolina reaper peppers in one sitting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Richardson’s new book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, explores how a small group of wealthy people have made war on American ideals. Heather joins David to reflect on the challenges to democracy throughout American history to the present day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: At least 20 killed in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast as thousands flee FBI warned prominent US Sikhs of threats after murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada Tensions rise between Germany and Poland as Scholz mulls border checks Biden, Trump to woo union workers in Michigan as auto strikes grow 7 candidates have qualified for the 2nd Republican presidential debate. Here’s who missed the cut Russia seeks to rejoin UN's human rights council Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As technology rapidly evolves, America’s intelligence community needs to get smarter. David and Marc are joined by the former deputy director of the CIA Michael Morell to break down the challenges of our intelligence services and what must be done to meet the security challenges of both today and tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred sixty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Exclusive: Taliban weighs using U.S. mass surveillance plan, met with China's Huawei Punjab’s Sikhs fear fallout from Canada-India row at home and abroad France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron Nagorno-Karabakh exodus grows as Armenia warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ How the UAW strike is rewriting Biden’s strike strategy Finland Raced to Join NATO. What Happens Next Is Complicated. Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: July 23, 2022 On this week's episode, we talk about how the Republican Party is embracing ideologies that used to be fringe, how the media is missing the mark, and what the future of the GOP could look like. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Matt Birk, David Brooks, and Joe O'Dea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: October 7, 2022 Recent reporting has revealed the Trump may be holding onto additional classified documents. To discuss this news and the future of the January 6th committee, David spoke with Mary McCord of Georgetown University and Norm Ornstein of the Words Matter Podcast. Should the DOJ approach its case differently as Trump is a former President? Is the DOJ pursuing additional searches? What is in store for the final hearings of the January 6th committee? Find out the answers to these and other questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will our AI apocalypse look like Skynet or the Matrix? Paul Scharre, Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS, joins David and Jon to shed light on even the non-apocalyptic ways AI will change the future for AI and whether society will be able to adapt in time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and David are not happy, and for good reason. The latest judiciary committee hearing reminds us all how far down the rabbit hole the Republican party has gone in the pursuit of scorched-earth politics, but it is not the only example of Republican lunacy this week. Norm and David break down the latest news and more in suitably ranty fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred sixty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In This Episode Canada's Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe, declines to release evidence Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens Kim Jong Un calls for relationship with Russia to reach 'new high level' after trip Europe blinks amid calls to stop backing Ukraine Joe Biden raised Canadian Sikh separatist’s murder with Modi at G20: Media Five to be charged in UK with spying for Russia Canadian dog removes socks from 21 feet for Guinness World Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The purpose of the news is to be truthful. Yet the predominant feeling among the biggest outlets seems to be that appearing to be “balanced” is the real priority. The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky joins David to discuss how and why this could help Donald Trump win in 2024 as the media hammers Biden and ignores glaring issues in the Republican party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred sixty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In This Episode Poland stops sending weapons to Ukraine amid grain fight, Warsaw says India suspends visas for Canadians as row escalates Russia strikes Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks Qatar’s separate talks with Iran, US on drones, nuclear programme: Report Zelenskyy returns to Washington to face growing dissent among Republicans to US spending for Ukraine Biden announces $600m for more free Covid-19 tests in anticipation of surge Pennsylvania school district welcomes 17 sets of twins to 'twin-dergarten' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode in our series leading up to the COP28 summit in November will be distributed in two parts. This episode, called the Road to COP28, features a one-on-one conversation hosted by Rachel Kyte, Dean Emerita of the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General of COP28. Following their conversation, Rachel chairs a panel discussion featuring Professor at the University College London Mark Maslin, Interim Chair of the IUCN Climate Crisis Commission Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Gavin Schmidt, Chief of Government Relations at the Woodwell Climate Research Center David McGlinchey, and Co-Founding Dean Emerita of the Columbia Climate School Ruth DeFries. Their conversation sets the stage for what needs to be done at the upcoming COP 28 conference, and foreshadows what real policy changes, if any, may come as a result. Join us for this extremely critical discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred sixty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In This Episode Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm Ukraine’s Fight Is the World’s, Zelensky Tells U.N. Assembly Tory row erupts as Rishi Sunak eyes rollback of key green plans India's opposition Congress dismisses Canada's suspicions on Sikh leader's murder 2 years ago, the Taliban banned girls from school. It’s a worsening crisis for all Afghans Analysis: Is Turkey’s bid for EU membership over? Police find pig wandering loose on Bacon Creek Road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Iran prisoner swap: US citizens freed in $6bn deal At UN, Biden looks to send message to world leaders - and voters - about leadership under his watch UAW, automakers remain far apart four days into strike Europe’s China electric vehicle probe risks collateral damage India, Canada expel diplomats over accusations Delhi killed Sikh separatist Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna Most unusual pet insurance claims of 2023 include folding couch incident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While much conventional wisdom has been optimistic about Ukraine's defense against Russia, Julia Ioffe, the Founding Partner and Washington correspondent for Puck, isn’t convinced. Joining David and Marc, she explores Ukraine's challenging path to victory, the impact of US aid on the conflict's trajectory, and more. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: September 16. 2022 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about Biden's successful handling of the potential train workers strike and the intersection for foreign and domestic policy. For members, Kavita and Norm talk about the Fetterman-Oz race and a Washington Post Editorial about Fetterman's health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: August 16, 2022 Mar-a-Lago was searched for classified national security documents. David Rothkopf discusses the implications of this for our national security with Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and Joe Cirincione. Is this just another nothingburger? Will America come apart at the seams? How much of a threat is the GOP to America's national security? Find out in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The roots of the GOP's MAGA madness go back many, many years. Author of "American Psychosis” David Corn joins David Rothkopf to discuss what may come next for the GOP and why deep problems will persist long after Trump is gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is no secret that the media remains hyper-focused on Joe Biden’s age and the growing desire for a younger generation of politicians. As the election cycle continues to ramp up, Norm and Kavita break down how the conversation around Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will make waves in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy to visit Biden as Congress debates $24bn in aid Shuffle of Russian military chiefs preceded death of Wagner boss Prigozhin Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna Macron skips UN General Assembly amid busy diplomatic schedule U.S. auto workers target Detroit Three with first simultaneous strike Li Shangfu: Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence Circus performer breaks world record with eight flaming hula hoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oppenheimer’s success has pushed nuclear weapons back into the public consciousness. Experts Alex Wellerstein and Heather Williams join David and Jon Wolfsthal to assess the movie's accuracy and merit's through the lens of nuclear policy, and whether the general public's decreasing worry of nuclear conflict is justified.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Zelenskyy heading to New York to court the rest of the world No sign of Kim Jong Un as his Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings House punts on Pentagon bill, an ominous sign as shutdown looms Beijing blasts 'protectionist' EU probe as China EV stocks slip Rogue Russian pilot tried to shoot down RAF aircraft in 2022 Senate subpoenas Saudi’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund over US dealings ‘Just Ken’ no more? Barbie sidekick among 12 finalists for National Toy Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden and VP Harris have wrapped up dual trips to Asia, but aside from the photo ops and headlines, how effective were their efforts? Georgetown’s Rosa Brooks and Politico National Security reporter Alex Ward join David to dissect the trips, how reporters are covering Biden’s foreign policy, and balancing ideals and realpolitik when countering Russia and China. Join us for all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yascha Mounk’s latest book, “The Identity Trap,” explores the origins, consequences, and limitations of what has been called “wokeness” as well as the creation of the “identity synthesis”. Yascha joins David to explore his conception of the “identity synthesis”, the future of identity politics, where the conversation around identity becomes counter-productive, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Von der Leyen invokes ‘call of history’ as she backs EU membership for Ukraine Kim Jong Un meets Putin in Russia as missiles launch from North Korea Morocco earthquake deaths cross 2,900 as rescuers comb small towns Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine Why do Kevin McCarthy's Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden now? More than 5,000 presumed dead in Libya after catastrophic flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes Peru doctors save toddler who swallowed eight medical needles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Rural residents in Morocco grapple with the earthquake’s deadly aftermath Thousands feared dead as flooding sweeps Libya World Bank spent billions of dollars backing fossil fuels in 2022, study finds Von der Leyen’s non-campaign kicks off How Kim Jong Un’s meeting with Putin could shake up North Korea-Russia relations Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case Police called to yoga class mistaken for ‘mass killing’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evolving technology promises revolutionary change in the intelligence community. Marc and David are joined this week by leading expert and former Directorate of Operations’ first Chief of Tradecraft and Technology Glenn Chafetz to dicsuss how information gathering and spycraft have an will continue to change with the advent of AI and more. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden meets Li Qiang, says China economic 'crisis' makes Taiwan invasion less likely The United States marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska Kim Jong Un reportedly en route to Russia as Vladimir Putin arrives in Vladivostok for potential meeting Disgraced football chief Luis Rubiales resigns over World Cup kiss scandal Russia hails unexpected G20 'milestone' as Ukraine fumes Earthquake in Morocco: Rescuers Reach Remote Mountain Villages as Aid Trickles In Novak Djokovic tops Daniil Medvedev to win US Open, 24th major 'As many as I can': Coco Gauff not putting number on Slam goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, we’re already being inundated with polls. This week’s From the Silo features a Words Matter conversation between Norm, Kavita, and Anna Greenberg of GQR about the value of public polling in our partisan environment.  Original Air Date: September 30, 2022 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk with Anna Greenberg of GQR about the polls headed into the midterms and the broader conversation around the value of public polling in our extremely partisan environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, this week’s episode of From the Archive takes us back to the early days of Ukraine’s counter-offensive with host Rosa Brooks joined by Ed Luce and David Sanger. Original Air Date: September 13, 2022 Ukraine has begun a massive counteroffensive which has shocked many by how effective it has been. Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University sits in for David Rothkopf to talk with Ed Luce of the Financial Times and David Sanger of the New York Times about the news and what is means about the future of Russia. What is going on in Ukraine? How are these setbacks being viewed in Russia? Where is China in all of this? Find out in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of a new weekly pod from DSR. Each week You're All Going to Die Radio will look at the big issue at where national security and technology meet, from nukes to AI. This week we consider the implications of the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin...with former US Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert, Russia expert Andrea Kendall-Taylor and co-hosts Jon Wolfsthal and David Rothkopf. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest special grand jury report from Georgia reveals recommended charges against 39 people including Senator Lindsey Graham. With Senator Graham and other high-profile individuals being named, Norm and Kavita break down DA Fani Willis’s potential course of action and more, including the latest on Trump's numerous cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: G20 members struggle for consensus on Ukraine as India gears up for summit Biden, Modi look to continue tightening US-India relations amid shared concerns about China ‘Goal is destruction of Ukraine’: ex-defense minister warns west of Putin’s aim Elon Musk sabotaged Ukrainian attack on Russian fleet in Crimea by turning off Starlink, new book says N Korea heralds ‘new chapter’ with ‘tactical nuclear attack’ submarine Peter Navarro: Ex-Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat discovery at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to separate what is important from what is spin and posturing in the many legal cases involving the disgraced former president of the United States. Fortunately, we sat down with commentator Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe and the Sisters-in-Law Podcast to help make sense of the latest developments. Don't miss our conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: US to arm Kyiv with depleted uranium tank shells Mexico ends federal ban on abortion, but patchwork of state restrictions remains EU enlargement chief backs 2030 deadline Russian Missile Strike Kills At Least 17 In East Ukraine, Overshadowing Blinken Visit At least 32 civilians killed in Sudan army attacks Prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden before end of September Road runner: Emu on the loose in southeastern Mass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super-empowered people like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos control not just enormous wealth but the access of people to each other and major platforms that are now deeply integrated into how society works, how our economy works, how wars are fought and more. How should they be regulated? What are the costs of their disproportionate power? Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute and host David Rothkopf discuss in the context of some of today's headlines and controversies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elections and tech policy expert Malika Mehrotra joins Zoe and Natalya this week to discuss the risks posed by mis- and disinformation in upcoming election cycles. They discuss Malika's early career experience in politics and how it has shaped her interest in the impact of new technology on civics and political integrity. They also touch on potential regulatory approaches and whether generative AI poses a new type of threat.  If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organization Blinken visits Ukraine in show of support as counteroffensive grinds on In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google Ukraine’s democratic dilemma: When to hold elections Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot India’s prime minister uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home Bear breaks into Florida family's screen porch, drinks three White Claws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that the espionage arena has been dominated by men. Former CIA case officer Laura Thomas joins Marc to discuss why this makes female case officers so indispensable, the effects of the ongoing harassment scandal, and why the CIA promotion system must adapt. Also, a call for accountability after the Afghan withdrawal, and the value that former USG officials bring to the private sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks' Ukrainian intercepts show Russian soldiers’ anger at losses, disarray Pakistan in uproar as protests over soaring energy prices turn violent Russia ready to restart grain deal if sanctions lifted, Putin tells Erdoğan Burning Man mass exodus begins after flooding trapped desert revelers Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry 2 workers arrested for digging shortcut through Great Wall of China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the shocking death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, today's From the Archive imagines a world without Vladimir Putin. Original air date: May 17, 2022 As the war continues in Ukraine, Putin is looking worse for the wear. David Rothkopf speaks with Andrea Kendall-Taylor of the Center for a New American Security, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, and Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine. Does Vladimir Putin have cancer? What would happen if Putin left office? Is Turkey about to veto Finland and Sweden joining NATO? Find out on this informative and entertaining episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special two-part episode, we’re first joined by NYU Professor and Just Security co-editor-in chief Ryan Goodman to break down the latest legal cases surrounding Donald Trump and his co-conspirators. Members will hear from Daily Beast columnist and co-host of the “Democracy-ish” podcast Wajahat Ali as he breaks down the diversification of politics and the need to preserve the progress America has made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School is back in session this week as Norm and Kavita tackle the latest in Trump's many trials. Trump remains the frontrunner despite a deluge of legal woes, but new information coming to light daily and the threat of the 14th amendment could imperil his candidacy. Tune in for all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the episode: Exclusive: China's Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India Drone Downed Near Moscow As Heavy Fighting Continues In Ukraine's South, East Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia floods parts of South Carolina, including Charleston, after pummeling Florida A building fire in Johannesburg leaves at least 73 dead, many of them homeless, authorities say Trump dismissive as New York attorney general accuses him of inflating his net worth by $2 billion Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader Watch: Australian woman's talented horse, sheep earn world records for tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign policy has been a central focus of the Biden Administration. Now, nearly three years into the administration, Georgetown's Rosa Brooks, AEI's Kori Schake, and the New York Times's David Sanger join David to assess what has worked, what we can do better, and what we can expect in the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this Episode: G20: Ukrainian drones attack Russian airport in large-scale raids on six regions Hurricane Idalia intensifies to a dangerous Category 4 hurricane ahead of its landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Canada, citing potential dangers, warns LGBTQ travelers of US risks China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims Mutinous soldiers in Gabon say they've ousted president whose family has ruled for 55 years Russia says no to international probe into Prigozhin crash Giant inflatable ducks make a mysterious return to Maine harbor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: G20: Putin tells India PM Modi he will not attend Delhi summit Mark Meadows testifies in bid to move Georgia election case to federal court Iraq executes three for 2016 ISIL blast that killed hundreds Europe’s largest fire on record sparks hunt for scapegoats in Greece Imran Khan's graft conviction suspended by Pakistan court, lawyer says The Kremlin says Putin is not planning to attend Wagner chief Prigozhin’s burial Idaho restaurant assembles world's longest Philly cheesesteak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America needs a new strategic plan. Representative Elissa Slotkin wants to make it happen. The Congresswoman joins Marc and David to discuss the situation in Ukraine with Wagner and US aid, the current state of Afghanistan, why she’s running for Senate, and more. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says it liberates strategic southeastern settlement First test in Georgia v. Trump: Can prosecutors keep home-court advantage? Biden’s course for U.S. on trade breaks with Clinton and Obama Spanish football reels from sexism crisis Papua New Guinea to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80% Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Australian Retired General Mick Ryan. Mick is a military analyst who served in the ADF for more than 35 years and was commander of the Australia Defence College. He is the author of War Transformed and an adjunct fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. Michael and MIck discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and what could be in store for the coming months. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the first Republican debate for 2024, today’s From the Silo takes you back to October of last year, with Norm and Kavita discussing the debates from across the country during the Midterms. Original air date: October 21, 2022 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the recent debates in races across the country including Marco Rubio v. Val Demings, Tim Ryan v. JD Vance, and Raphael Warnock v. Herschel Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist, political scientist and former activist and Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author and the lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, focusing on security threats, extraterritorial clandestine operations, and the weaponization of information. The three discuss the alleged assassination of former Wagner Group Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump surrenders at Fulton County Jail for his first mug shot Russia says Ukraine fired missile towards Moscow, hit Crimea with drones Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on Crack cocaine floods Brussels as alarm sounds over safety in EU capital ‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc Greece wildfires: 79 people arrested for arson Teenage Hunter Punches Brown Bear, Saves Dad from Life-Threatening Attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night’s Republican debate may not have had a clear winner, but America was the clear loser. In this special episode, David Rothkopf joins Kavita Patel and Norm Ornstein to discuss the Republican presidential debate and what it means for the future of the party, why Ramaswamy is the front-runner for most unhinged candidate, and how Donald Trump still won - even though he wasn’t there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Wagner boss Prigozhin killed in jet crash in Russia Ramaswamy, DeSantis, Pence: Who came out on top at the Republican debate? Saudi Arabia, Iran to join BRICS as group admits six new members Fukushima wastewater released into the ocean, China bans all Japanese seafood Trump set to surrender at Georgia jail on charges that he sought to overturn 2020 election Ethiopia to investigate mass killing of migrants near Saudi border Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in 'victory cry of a new India' Teen fishing on Minnesota lake reels in cash-stuffed wallet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once the BRICS were thought of as potential rivals to the US and the West. Some of them still think of themselves that way. But the BRICS have not lived up to their hype and the US and the West have done better than expected. On the occasion of the BRICS Summit we discuss. We also ask the question "Why would anyone get on a plane with Yvegeny Prigozhin?" Join Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake and David Rothkopf for this far-reaching and important discussion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: At a Much-Watched BRICS Summit, Putin Tries to Rally Support Fighting for army base rages for third day in Sudan’s capital Khartoum India counts down to crucial moon landing How Russian hackers targeted NATO’s Vilnius summit Republican debate: The candidates taking to the stage for Trump-less showdown Rumors swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech Officer pulls two cups off skunk's head in Maine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe and Natalya are joined this week by Joey Arora, partner at the Outpost, where he supports companies in securing government contracts in defense, and a former co-founder of AFWERX. They talk about Joey's path from the Air Force to entrepreneurship, trends in defense tech investing, and what every founder should know before trying to secure a government contract. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US citizens urged to leave Belarus immediately South Africa’s Ramaphosa welcomes China’s Xi ahead of BRICS summit Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires Biden tours Maui's 'overwhelming' wildfire devastation, pledges long-term support Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug. 24 Donald Trump says he will surrender to Fulton county authorities on Thursday Ukraine finalizes deal with insurers to cover Black Sea grain ships Sunflower field owners ask visitors to stop taking nude photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maintaining alliances isn’t easy; they must be nurtured on a regular basis, which takes skill and acumen. Yet even with challenges both domestically and internationally, the US’s allies are some of its greatest assets. Since World War 2, the true brilliance of US strategy is to build genuine and sturdy alliances, politically, militarily, and in intelligence, with partners across the globe. Marc is joined by former senior CIA operations officer Jerry O’Shea, a four time station chief, to discuss why alliances are so critically important. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweden is set to join NATO as Turkey drops their objections. They’ve also been staunch supporters of Ukraine in the effort against Russia. To understand Sweden’s role on the international stage, Michael speaks with Martin Kragh, Deputy Center Director of the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. Kragh's research interests include Russia's economy and history, but also the political development in Russia and the former USSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region, nearly 50 flights disrupted Southern California braces for more floods as tropical storm soaks region from coast to desert Ally of former leftist Ecuador president to face tycoon’s son in runoff election Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon Saudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRW Olga Carmona nets winner as Spain edge England to lift WWC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s From the Silo is an episode of Foreign Office from April of last year, where Michael Weiss is joined by Philips O’Brien. We hope you enjoy. Original Air Date: 4/22/22 Phillips O'Brien, a professor a strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, on why so many overestimated Russia's military capability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of From the Archive comes from last June, and features a conversation between David, Rosa Brooks, and Ed Luce on the latest testimony from the January 6th hearings. Enjoy. Original Air Date: 6/22/22 On this episode of Deep State Radio, David Rothkopf is joined by Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School and Ed Luce of the Financial Times. They discuss the latest testimony from the January 6th hearings with a particular focus on whether or not there has been enough evidence to bring charges against the former president as well as whether the Attorney General would even consider taking the case. You can read Ed Luce's piece on the subject in in the Financial Times as a primer for this episode. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump asks to push Jan. 6 trial beyond 2024 election — to April 2026 Drone attack hits building in central Moscow At Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United Front Maui's chief of emergency management resigns amid criticism U.S. gives final approval allowing F-16 training for Ukraine to begin Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit Pennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With yet another indictment against Donald Trump, his 2024 chances have taken another serious blow. David is joined by the host of the Amicus podcast Dahlia Lithwick and political strategist Simon Rosenberg to analyze how the deluge of legal drama will impact the 2024 race and why the Republicans' problems go beyond Trump. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Maui officials defend decision not to sound sirens during wildfire Georgia prosecutor seeks March trial date for Trump and 18 others in election case US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez wins vital lifeline from Catalan separatists Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns More than 60 migrants feared dead at sea off Cape Verde coast New Jersey power outage caused by falling fish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in Ukraine shows no signs of stopping. As the conflict grinds on, what are the key takeaways after nearly 18 months of fighting? Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, Executive Director of the McCain Institute Dr. Evelyn Farkas, and NYT Senior Writer David Sanger join David to break down the lessons that Ukraine, the US, and the rest of the West must learn. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: In Georgia and federal indictments, two vastly different approaches Cargo ship leaves Ukrainian port despite Russian threat of attack Experts Scrutinize Hawaiian Electric as They Search for the Maui Wildfire Cause UK banks shun companies trading with Ukraine North Korea asserts US soldier Travis King crossed border after becoming disillusioned with America More than a dozen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali border Spain advance to Women's World Cup final, eliminate Sweden after a thrilling, rapid-fire, three-goal ending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump, allies charged with racketeering scheme over bid to subvert election in Georgia Hawaii residents fear losing Lahaina as fires make housing crisis worse Russia air strikes target western Ukraine, three killed Russia expected to hike interest rates to curb ruble’s slide Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in raid on occupied West Bank South Korea’s Yoon calls for strong security cooperation with US, Japan ahead of Camp David summit Massapequa wins New York’s first Little League Softball title: ‘It means everything’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump, if reelected, has promised to gut the foreign service and put loyalists in top positions. This would also likely include an effort to eliminate whistleblowers, the people who take their oath to the Constitution seriously and place it above personal political loyalties. What would that mean? We discuss with noted whistleblower lawyer Mark Zaid. In addition, we discuss the latest from the cases against Trump with a special focus on their national security implications. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain Hawaii wildfires: deadliest US blaze in a century kills at least 93 people What We Know About the Trump Election Interference Case in Georgia Argentine far-right outsider Javier Milei posts shock win in primary election Poland arrests 2 Russians after Wagner recruitment posters appear in Kraków Niger military to prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ New Covid vaccines are on the way as 'Eris' variant rises Florida scuba diver rescues hooked shark entangled on reef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the latest news surrounding Donald Trump's indictments, we bring you today's episode of From the Silo from January 14, 2021 Original Description: We have never seen events like those that occurred on January 6. We have never had a president who posed the kind of threat to our security presented by Donald Trump. We are facing new challenges to our society and government associated with social media and widespread radicalization. How do we respond to these challenges? Who must be held accountable? We conducted a webinar with three experts--Asha Rangappa, former FBI Agent and currently a senior lecturer at Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, Harry Litman, former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Ryan Goodman, co-editor of Just Security and professor at NYU Law School. Our listeners asked them questions. You'll be interested in their answers. Join us.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of From the Archive Originally aired August 2, 2022 Original Description: Nancy Pelosi has touched down in Taiwan and thrown the U.S.-China relationship into tumult. David sits down with Graham Allison of Harvard University, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and David Sanger of the New York Times to discuss the trip and its impact on the future of Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. Should Nancy Pelosi have gone to Taiwan? How big a strain will this actually put on the relationship between the U.S. and China? Is strategic ambiguity dead or alive? Find out in this vital conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the sound defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, Norm and Kavita discuss whether Democrats can apply the lessons learned to 2024. Also on the agenda are the latest developments with Trump’s documents case in Florida, and whether or not the myriad legal woes will actually help Trump in the next election. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to support Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and bolster border Biden calls China a 'ticking time bomb' over economic troubles Russia’s military push on the eastern front prompts Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians Russia shoots for the moon as space race against US heats up Maui fires: Hawaii death toll hits 55, recovery to take years F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots faces delays and uncertainty Cyclist rides 500 miles backward, seeks Guinness World Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this summer of harrowing wildfires, temperature records the UN Secretary General calls "global boiling," and shrinking ice caps, there is a growing sense of urgency regarding the climate crisis. A major global summit will take place on the subject later this year. Climate experts Rachel Kyte, David Sandalow and science journalist Laurie Garrett discuss what the agenda must include. Plus a special update on resurgent COVID. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russian ‘revenge’ mission: Ukraine braces as Kremlin steps up attacks on recaptured areas Niger military names 21-person cabinet ahead of West African summit Biden bans range of US high tech investments in China citing national security risk Insight: Europe cracks down after rise in 'direct action' climate protests At least 36 people have died on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii, county reports India, Japan, US, Australia hold first Malabar naval exercise off Australia Pigeon survives 80-mile drive stuck in front grille of car Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheena Greitens from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT joins AEI's Kori Schake, Georgetown's Rosa Brooks, and host, David Rothkopf, to pull back the curtain on recent developments in Chinese policy and assess where the US-China relationship is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe teams up with Jordan Schneider of ChinaTalk for a special crossover episode. They discuss the changing mood on China relations, AI competition, and TikTok. They also explored what it's like to be an independent researcher in the foreign policy space and the intellectual freedom it allows. You can hear more from Jordan at chinatalk.media. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia says it shot down two Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow Win for reproductive rights as Ohio voters reject effort to make it harder to amend state constitution China assures Russia it remains ‘impartial’ on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talks UK signs deal with Turkey to tackle small boat gangs Syrian government extends permission for limited UN aid to opposition areas China tips into deflation as efforts to stoke recovery falter Fitness: Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to boost health - study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine declares war on Russia’s Black Sea shipping European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far Russians tied to Putin or military sidestep sanctions and draw protest Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year Israel demolishes refugee camp home of alleged Palestinian attacker Exclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts Black bear burglar Hank the Tank captured, heading to Colorado sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Separating fact from fiction in an era of disinformation is a challenging job. This week’s guest, former CIA field officer Alex Finley, is an expert. Alex joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to talk Russian disinformation and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat Trump says he will seek a recusal, venue change in Jan. 6 case Biden administration sued over asylum appointment app that ‘does not work’ Drone attack on tanker shows Kyiv’s intent to hit Russian energy shipments Ukraine says U.S and German air defence systems 'highly effective' U.S. companies are buying less from China as relations remain tense Lack of goals bounces USWNT from World Cup earlier than ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's From the Silo comes from July 2022 and features both Michael Weiss and Marc Polymeropoulos on Foreign Office. Original Description: Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropolous discusses the capture of a GRU illegal trying to infiltrate the ICC -- and whether or not former National Security Adviser John Bolton could really plan a "coup.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over three years later, and the fallout of Trump's Ukraine scandal is just as important as ever. Today's From the Archive comes from November 2019, and deals with how the scandal damaged US national security. Original Description: With all eyes on the impeachment hearings this week, we take a step back to reframe the discussion about Trump shake-down of the Ukrainian government in terms of the damage that was done to U.S. national security interests and those of our allies.  Congress voted money to Ukraine not as a gift, but to enable them to defend against an active invasion by Russia.  Withholding that money put lives and Ukraine’s stability at risk.  The case is just one illustration of a broader series of decisions by the Trump team that have put America and Americans in danger—from the green light given to the Turks to invade Syria thereby strengthening ISIS, Russia, Iran and the Syrians to seeking to cut a deal and leave Afghanistan to the Taliban, from bungling the North Korea negotiation to gift after gift after gift given to the Russians.  We discuss with Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, one of the top Democratic foreign policy leaders and thinkers in Washington.  Don’t miss this special episode of DSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been watching as much coverage of the indictment as we have, then you're probably more confused than ever. Norm and Kavita are here to make sense of it all, discussing what the indictment really means, how we got to this point, and what it will mean for Trump and the Republicans moving into 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump pleads not guilty to charges that he conspired to overturn 2020 election Niger’s Bazoum warns of ‘devastating’ fallout for world if coup succeeds Russian warship damaged after Ukraine attacks Novorossiysk naval base, sources say Biden administration rule restricting asylum can remain in place, court rules 14 Injured in Car Rampage and Stabbing Near Seoul Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China Emu captured after two weeks on the loose in Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the tsunami of an avalanche of a mudslide of Trump news, it can be hard to wade through the muck to find meaning. With Trump and his Republican allies doing their best to muddy the waters in the lead-up to 2024, the Democrats have their work cut out for them. EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman join David to find meaning in the chaos and discuss the future of the former President’s numerous legal battles and their ramifications for the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Calder Walton, Assistant Director of the Belfer Center's Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of the book, “Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. Michael and Calder discuss the history of espionage between Russia and the United States and they touch on Michael’s upcoming book on the GRU. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump Prepares to Make Familiar Trip to Courthouse, This Time in Washington Niger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS mulls action Former VP Mike Pence blasts Trump, 'crackpot lawyers' following indictment Turkey fumes as Disney axes founding father series after Armenian outcry Travis King: North Korea confirms custody of US soldier Mongolia to deepen cooperation with US on rare earths, prime minister says Maryland woman blasts a world record-breaking 107-decibel burp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though Special Counsel Jack Smith's latest indictment of Donald Trump was expected, it still hit with great force. It is not only historically unprecedented, it is a case that will in many ways decide the future of the kind of government America will have going forward. Join our panel of Jen Rubin and Max Boot of the Washington Post and David Sanger of the New York Times to explore in depth the meaning of indictment, what comes next and why, despite it all, Trump is likely to remain the GOP candidate for the presidency in 2024. Don't miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th district joins Marc and David to talk Trump’s latest indictment, and what it means for the US at home and abroad. The Congresswoman also dives into her time both as a case officer with the CIA and her current role on the House Intelligence Committee to give insight on the relationship between the intelligence community and Congress. For all this and more, tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump charged in probe of Jan. 6, efforts to overturn 2020 election Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube port, sending global grain prices higher Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup Europeans Evacuate Niger Amid Risks of Wider Conflict Pentagon confirms North Korea responded to message about Travis King Shooting at Swedish consulate in Turkey’s Izmir injures one Man wins $1M lottery prize 3 days after announcing his retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: France to begin evacuation for its citizens, EU nationals in coup-hit Niger Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow, hitting a tower for the second time in 3 days Israel’s Supreme Court to hear petitions about law that cuts its power Ukraine’s plan if Russia assassinates Zelenskyy Myanmar junta grants partial pardon to democracy champion Suu Kyi Trump increases Republican primary lead despite swirling legal peril USWNT advances to WWC knockouts after nervy draw with Portugal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Niger coup leaders say ousted gov’t authorized French attack to free Bazoum Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia. Here’s a look at that investigation The war is coming to Russia, Zelenskiy warns after latest drone attack No cease-fire while Ukraine is on the offensive, Putin declares Wagner pauses fighter recruitment and focuses on Africa and Belarus - Prigozhin Britain commits to future North Sea oil and gas licences 'SCHOOL' misspelled as 'SHCOOL' on Massachusetts road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of Governor Greg Abbott's latest border security controversy, we're bringing you this Word's Matter episode from the silo. On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about immigration policy and the political stunts performed by Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott around the issue. For members, Kavita and Norm talk about the latest Trump legal news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the latest developments in Donald Trump's legal battles, we're bringing you this episode from our archive. Every week it seems that more and more evidence of Donald Trump's attempts at election subversion are revealed but where is the Department of Justice in their investigations. With some of the crimes outlined in the Mueller Report reaching their statute of limitations, swift action is necessary to preserve our democracy. At this pivotal moment, DSR host David Rothkopf and co-host Kavita Patel talk with Richard Painter, former ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, and Randall Eliason, former AUSA and Chief of the Public Corruption/Government Fraud section at the DC US Attorney's Office about the path forward for bringing Trump to justice. How do we know if Merrick Garland is moving fast enough? What laws need to be adjusted to prevent corruption in the future? Will Trump be charged with obstruction of justice. All these questions and more are discussed in this timely conversation. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The walls continue to close in on Donald Trump. New charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case are the latest in the former president’s ongoing battle with the law. Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute and Chair of the States United Democracy Center Amb. Norm Eisen and Host of “The Daily Beans” and "Cleanup on Aisle 45” Allison Gill join David to break down what it all means and what comes next. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Donald Trump faces new charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Here’s what to know Power impasse continues in Niger, 48 hours after coup against Bazoum US-Saudi talks amid reports of far-reaching diplomatic plan for Middle East Ukrainian troops liberate southern village, while Russia shoots down drone attack on Moscow Russian, Chinese officials join Kim at North Korea military parade Are arsonists behind Italy's devastating wildfires? More than 200 ponies make annual swim across Virginia channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hot here in DC, but we’re not alone. Norm and Kavita talk climate change and what the administration can do to combat disinformation to change the conversation around climate. Additionally, we discuss what the Democrats can and should be doing to stop Governor Abbott’s abhorent policies at the border. For all this and more, tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine sends fresh troops into the battlefield in new push against the Russians Trudeau reshuffles Cabinet in largest overhaul of his government Soldiers in Niger claim to have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum North Korea's Kim shows off banned missiles to Russian minister Israel’s top court will hear challenges to a law that weakens its power Putin on a charm offensive as Africa-Russia summit kicks off Chinese teen skips rope 374 times in one minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States and Israel have long had a “special relationship.” Yet with the Netanyahu government’s latest assault on Israeli democracy, that relationship is under more strain than ever. Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas and independent journalist and author Emily Tamkin join David Rothkopf to break down the future of US-Israel relations and how the Biden administration can maintain a long-time partnership while protecting democratic values.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: North Korea: China and Russia in first post-pandemic visits A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister Savvy politician or ‘hostage’? Netanyahu’s uncertain role in judicial push. Grain dance: What Poland wants in return for its solidarity with Ukraine India’s Modi to face no-confidence vote over Manipur violence Russian fighter jets damage U.S. drone in Syria Escaped goats overrun California neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe is joined by arms control and nonproliferation implementation specialist April Arnold this week, fresh from the Aspen Security Forum. They discuss highlights from the Forum, as well as April's assessment of the nuclear threat from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China. They also discuss the portrayal of nuclear risks in entertainment and media in the wake of the release of Oppenheimer. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say West Bank shooting: Israel says it has killed three suspected Palestinian gunmen in Nablus Southern Turkey rocked by magnitude 5.5 earthquake Ursula von der Leyen is losing her team Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants ‘We are at war’: More evacuations as Greece battles wildfires Gorilla mistakenly believed to be male gives birth at Columbus Zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say you should write what you know. After over thirty years in the intelligence community, Alma Katsu certainly knows a lot. Alma joins Marc and David to share her experiences working in intelligence, tapping her experiences as an author, and the blurring line between fact and fiction in the world of AI. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia accuses Ukraine of Moscow drone attack Sánchez’s tricky road to victory after shock Spanish election result Ukraine has recaptured 50% of the territory that Russia seized, Blinken says Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro fading from the spotlight Typhoon Doksuri rapidly intensifies, may hit Philippines Netanyahu leaves hospital as Israel faces a key vote — and a crisis — over divisive legal changes Elon Musk posts new Twitter logo X to replace blue bird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's From the Silo is a Words Matter episode is from June 2022, where Norm and Kavita discuss the January 6th Hearings. This episode includes member’s only content, so if you want more content like this every week, please consider becoming a member. Enjoy! Original episode description: On this week's episode, we talk about the January 6th committee hearings, the Republican candidates for office that believe in the big lie, and how the media is talking about all of this. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Representative Liz Cheney, Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Mastriano, and Tucker Carlson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's From the Archive episode comes from September 2022, where David Rothkopf and Ed Luce are joined by Clive Priddle to discuss the then new Prime Minister Liz Truss. This episode includes member’s only content, so if you want more content like this every week, please consider becoming a member. Enjoy! Original episode description: Liz Truss is the latest Prime Minister in the United Kingdom but how will she do? David discusses with Ed Luce of the Financial Times and Clive Priddle of Public Affairs. How did she win the leadership race? Will she be a marked difference from Boris Johnson? Will she make it through the year? Find out in this timely and insightful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican party is not sending their best. With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, Norm and guest host Mary Trump break down the lackluster field of Republican candidates and the issues propelling their narratives. Also on the table are Trump’s latest legal woes. What effect could they have in 2024, and why are people upset about the January 6th indictment? Join us and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: British Prime Minister Sunak avoids wipeout in key elections Muslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden Russia again targeted grain facilities in Odesa in overnight attacks. Who is Maria Arena, the 4th MEP caught up in Qatargate? Abbas, Netanyahu to visit Turkey just days apart Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US Gamer breaks 'Football Manager' record with 528-year game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukrainian push stalls, Russia’s command baulks, food crisis looms Travis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says US White House says Russia is preparing for attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea Police raid MEP’s house as Qatargate corruption probe widens Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning plans Women’s World Cup proceeds after shooting in Auckland; New Zealand, Norway players hold minute’s silence Canoe team breaks record for padding the Mississippi River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miles Taylor joins to discuss his just-released book, “Blowback: A Warming to Save Democracy from the Next Trump.” Taylor, who served as Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security in the Trump administration, wrote The New York Times op-ed in 2018 under the pen-name "Anonymous" that was entitled, "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" that drew widespread attention for its criticism of Trump. Several months after quitting the administration, again under the pen name "Anonymous," he published a book in November 2019 entitled, A Warning. Host David Rothkopf and Miles discuss the book, Taylor's struggles after coming forward and the grave consequences to our democracy should Trump or somebody like him take office again. Don't miss this insightful discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Biden’s decision to provide the Ukrainian military with cluster munitions and the Russian government reneging on the grain deal, the conflict has entered a new era. Georgetown Law Professor Rosa Brooks and Washington Post columnist Max Boot join host David Rothkopf to discuss why Biden’s decision to send the munitions was justified and how the world should react to Russia’s weaponization of food supplies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US-Israel relationship is in a very difficult place and things may be getting worse. To discuss where we are and where we are going a former senior Israeli diplomat turned highly regarded commentator, Alon Pinkas, joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf for a discussion that tries to separate spin and facts from outright lies. Join us.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Travis King: What we know so far about North Korea's detention of a US soldier Kyiv says Russia targets grain infrastructure with strikes on Ukraine's Odesa port An Anxious Thailand Awaits a New Leader: Here’s What to Know Political backing for EU Green Deal fizzles despite heat wave Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests Trump’s target letter suggests the sprawling US probe into the 2020 election is zeroing in on him Loose llama blocks package delivery driver in Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia strikes Ukraine grain port after pulling out of export deal Ukraine aims to sap Russia’s defenses, as U.S. urges a decisive breakthrough Israeli President to Meet With Biden Amid U.S. Unease With Netanyahu The EU has revealed its blueprint to curb migration Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan’s visit Secret talks to return Ukrainian children taken by Russia First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,372.80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia halts grain deal, says no link to bridge attack it blames on Ukraine US, China envoys strive to revive climate diplomacy Russia blames Ukraine for attacking a vital bridge in occupied Crimea. The top US economist under fire for taking an EU job Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover Yoon orders all-out effort after heavy rains kill 39 in S Korea Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of this year's NATO summit in Vilnius, we bring you this episode on the 2022 Madrid summit from our archive. Please enjoy! President Biden is racking up wins at the NATO Summit but they are not resonating at home. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce, and David Sanger about the NATO summit, the topics dominating the domestic conversation, and where we are in the war in Ukraine. What happened at the NATO Summit in Madrid? Why aren't Biden's foreign policy successes breaking through? Will the Ukraine war ever end? Find out during this wide-ranging episode. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the economy continuing to rally despite the odds, why are conversations about Biden’s economic performance so negative? Norm and Kavita discuss why voters have differing perceptions of the economy, and how they will play a key factor in the 2024 election. They also discuss the Vice President’s performance so far, and whether she will be an asset or liability to Biden’s reelection campaign. All this and more on the latest episode of Words Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin gives his account of post-mutiny Prigozhin meeting, insists ‘PMC Wagner does not exist’ US Secretary Blinken vows to keep the Indo-Pacific region free and open amid ‘complex’ challenges Thailand’s Election Winner Fails First Parliament Vote to Become Prime Minister—What to Know and What Comes Next Chandrayaan-3: India launches rocket to land spacecraft on moon Exclusive: China invites global investors for rare meeting as economy sputters Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, an AP-NORC poll finds Athlete does 3,249 pushups in hour to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: At NATO summit, Biden’s caution clashed with calls to draw Ukraine closer Chinese Hackers Targeted Commerce Secretary and Other U.S. Officials Russian spy chief confirms call to CIA director after Wagner revolt Sorry Russia, the Baltic Sea is NATO’s lake now Thailand parliament begins voting for new prime minister Greek coastguard 'pressured' disaster survivors to blame Egyptian men Mail delivery suspended in Texas neighborhood due to dive-bombing hawk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NATO summit in Vilnius comes to a close, the United States, France, UK, and Turkey have all taken bold stances with regards to expanding NATO membership and the war in Ukraine. Rosa Brooks fills in for David this week as Kori Schake and Edward Luce break down the latest revelations from the summit, dive into Biden’s performance in the UK and post-summit remarks, and discuss Ed’s recent piece on the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bid NATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summit North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planes Libya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling case Trump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 election Russian drones attack Kyiv and Odesa hours before NATO summit More than 17,000 pancakes served in 8 hours to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by Lucy Montgomery, the founder of the Women's College Players Association, to talk about the nexus of sports and global affairs. They discuss how athletes can serve as global ambassadors, but also frequently bear the burden of international strife and conflict worldwide.If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bid NATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summit North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planes Libya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling case Trump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 election Russian drones attack Kyiv and Odesa hours before NATO summit More than 17,000 pancakes served in 8 hours to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With January 6th and the increasing threat of domestic terrorism, the merits of a domestic intelligence agency akin the the UK’s MI-5 have become a hotly debated topic. Marc Polymeropoulos is joined by Pete Strzok and John Sipher to examine the ways such an agency could keep us safe, whether one could be established, and the dangers that it could pose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden begins three-nation tour with UK visit before NATO summit Biden Says Ukraine Is Not Ready for NATO Membership Yellen's China trip yields long meetings, 'cordial' tone, but no consensus Dutch PM Mark Rutte announces he’s quitting politics How many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Moscow hides Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands Snail Racing World Championships make post-pandemic return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With recent developments around the indictment of Donald Trump, Norm and Kavita discuss how the executive branch and Congress can work to repair agencies damaged by the Trump presidency. Looking to the future, how do the administration and other elected officials craft a more responsible federal government? Discover the answers in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Yellen, in Beijing, Criticizes China’s Treatment of U.S. Companies Exclusive: IAEA chief Grossi hints at discord among Fukushima report experts NATO tracks movements of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries: Stoltenberg Biden approves cluster munition supply to Ukraine EU border agency chief does not rule out suspending operations in Greece Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app Pregnant fan goes into labor at Taylor Swift concert in Ohio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 election approaches, and the stakes could not be higher. On this episode we take a deep dive into the race, the key players, and how listeners can make a difference. Guests Jennifer Rubin from the Washington Post and political Strategist Simon Rosenberg join host David Rothkopf to discuss the outlook for 2024, the key issues that will define the election, and how Biden and the Democrats can win big.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Belarus leader Lukashenko says Prigozhin back in Russia, Wagner deployment unclear Ukraine war: Four killed in Lviv as Russian strike hits apartment building in western city Tracing a tragedy: How hundreds of migrants drowned on Greece’s watch UN wants more access to Ukraine nuclear plant amid sabotage warnings Iran says it had court order to seize Chevron tanker In Trump case, Justice Dept. unseals previously blacked-out portions from search warrant application Dance party for 1,000 dinosaurs follows Dundurn, Sask., challenge to world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NATO summit in Vilnius only a week away, the continued invasion of Ukraine looms large. Yet NATO's role in the conflict is not the only question on the agenda. Will Sweden become a member in the near future? Should NATO take a greater role in the Indo-Pacific? Host David Rothkopf is joined by Former US Ambassadors to NATO Ivo Daalder of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and General Douglas Lute, as well as Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown Law Center and Ed Luce of the Financial Times to break down these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Swedish Prime Minister to Visit White House, Meet With US President Putin, Xi and Modi Meet on Camera, but With No Signs of Greater Unity Israel bombs Gaza following Jenin assault After the riots, Macron must fix a broken France China adviser says chipmaking export curbs are 'just a start' Biden's upcoming European trip is meant to boost NATO against Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on Joey Chestnut wins record 16th Nathan's hot dog eating contest after weather delay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Pierre Vaux, a researcher specializing in open-source investigations, conducting digital forensic analysis of hostile state activity, disinformation and extremism. As a journalist, he has covered the Ukraine war and the Russian military intervention in Syria since their beginnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the DSR, co-host Marc Polymeropoulos is joined by guest James Lawler, a former CIA operations officer for 25 years and former member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service where he specialized in the recruitment of foreign spies. Don’t miss our discussion on the Iranian nuclear program and the qualities that make an effective CIA recruiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita are back to discuss today’s headline story; the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Affirmative Action. Norm and Kavita break down the implications of the ruling, as well as the state of the Biden presidency with recent discussions surrounding the President’s health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Eight Palestinians killed as Israel launches air attacks on Jenin  Prigozhin-controlled Russian media group shuts amid mutiny fallout New State Department Report Admits Mistakes Were Made in the U.S.’ Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan France riots ease as mayors call anti-violence rally Victoria Amelina, a renowned Ukrainian writer, dies from wounds sustained in a Russian missile strike. Musk's Twitter rate limits could undermine new CEO, ad experts say Radio personality hosts 55-hour, 26-minute show in Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was only Tuesday when the Supreme Court upheld a decision by North Carolina’s top court that struck down a congressional districting plan as excessively partisan under state law. Since then, the court has ruled against affirmative action in the college admissions process, struck down Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan and ruled in favor of a web designer who said she had a First Amendment right to refuse to design wedding websites for same-sex couples despite a state law that forbids discrimination against gay people. What does this mean for the future of our democracy and how might it impact the 2024 election? Host David Rothkopf breaks it all down with Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick. Don’t miss this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions Macron calls crisis talks after another night of violence across France, with more than 600 arrested Ukraine’s top general, Valery Zaluzhny, wants shells, planes and patience UN to investigate fate of 130,000 people missing in Syria war Exclusive: Ukraine brings first charges for deporting Kherson orphans Washington approves $440 million in weapons sales to Taiwan Kansas neighborhood fails to receive mail for nearly 2 months over 'dog' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Where are Russian generals Gerasimov and Surovikin after Wagner rebellion? Putin Moves to Punish Prigozhin Allies Ukraine defence minister expects Nato guarantee for after war Don’t piss off China! EU prepares to tone down its battle with Beijing France police shooting: Protests spread over killing of teenager Presumed human remains found in Titan sub debris A Helsinki deputy mayor is under fire after being caught red-handed spray-painting graffiti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more becomes clear about the Prigozhin insurrection and as Vladimir Putin and Russia respond, new questions are emerging about how Moscow manages the aftermath of the assault and what that might mean in Russia, Ukraine and around the world. We discuss with two experts, Angela Stent of Georgetown University and independent journalist and Wagner expert, Jack Margolin. It's a great discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Belarus, Lukashenko says Lukashenko says Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Prigozhin during mutiny attempt Supreme Court rejects novel legislative theory but leaves a door open for 2024 election challenges Russian General Knew About Mercenary Chief’s Rebellion Plans, U.S. Officials Say NATO will defend members from threat of Wagner forces in Belarus Anger in Paris after police kill teen in traffic stop South Koreans become younger overnight after country scraps ‘Korean age’ Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak on 'Wheel of Fortune,' beating out Vanna White, Maggie Sajak and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin condemns Wagner rebellion but says Prigozhin’s men are free to go Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says forces advancing ‘in all directions’ Japan returns South Korea to preferred trade partner list after 4 years The Key Cases the Supreme Court Has Yet to Decide in 2023 Turkey's lira hits new low after bank rules' rollback Trump heard on tape discussing 'highly confidential, secret' documents Viral dog nanny job posting with $127K salary yanked over too many applicants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust is still settling from Yevgeny Prigozhin's march on Moscow that gripped the world and rocked the Kremlin. Many questions remain but one thing is certain. In the wake of Prigozhin's bold if seemingly ill-fated challenge to the authority of Russia's Ministry of Defense, Vladimir Putin is weaker today in the eyes of Russians, Ukrainians and the world. We discuss the consequences of that change with the Washington Post's Shane Harris, former CIA Moscow hand John Sipher, co-host former CIA operations officer Marc Polymeropoulos and co-host David Rothkopf. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Officials question whether truce will hold in Kremlin, Wagner standoff Prigozhin’s Wagner mutiny is over. What now? Russian defense minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt as uncertainty swirls Police fire tear gas at Sierra Leone opposition after vote North Korea holds rallies denouncing US, warns of nuclear war EU says aborted Russia mutiny shows Moscow’s military power is ‘cracking’ Scooter, a Chinese crested, is crowned world’s ugliest dog   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita are back this week to discuss the 8-1 ruling in favor of the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement guidelines. From there, they turn their attention to Justice Alito, who earlier in the week wrote a preemptive opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal addressing the ProPublica investigative piece which disclosed his fishing trips with a Billionaire Hedge Fund manger that petitioned the Supreme Court to rule in his favor in his business dealings. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Deep in the Atlantic, a ‘Catastrophic Implosion’ and Five Lives Lost U.S. Navy Heard What It Believed Was Titan Implosion Days Ago How Modi and Biden turbocharged India-US ties Western countries commit billions to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine New EU sanctions put the squeeze on Russian oil smugglers Indian PM Modi to meet CEOs as Washington visit concludes UN slams Israel’s use of ‘advanced military weaponry’ in Jenin Firefighters rescue horse from pool in Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few people have offered the kind of insight into Donald Trump than has his niece, psychologist Mary Trump. On this special episode of DSR, we speak to Mary about how she thinks the former president is responding to the legal walls closing in on him, how he would react were he sentenced to prison and how his very first years growing up in Queens may have scarred him and put the country at risk. Don't miss this fascinating, wide-ranging conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Rescuers make a last desperate push as final hours of oxygen on the missing Titanic sub tick down Biden Plans Lavish Formal Welcome for Modi as He Seeks to Bolster Ties Russia says it downed 3 drones outside Moscow Ukraine strikes bridge to Crimea, say Russian-appointed officials Israel drone attack kills 3 in occupied West Bank car attack EU summons Kosovo and Serbia leaders for emergency talks Firefighters rescue dog stuck behind owner's toilet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown Law Center guest hosts for David Rothkopf. She is joined by Ed Luce of the Financial Times, David Sanger of the New York Time and Stephen Walt of Harvard’s Kennedy School to discuss their takes on Secretary Blinken’s China visit as well as Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to the United States. What should we make of Biden recent comments calling Xi Jinping a dictator? Does the US need India more than India needs the US? Tune in to find out. Plus, Stephen Walt discusses his piece on Henry Kissinger as the former Secretary of State recently turned 100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: In Hosting Modi, Biden Pushes Democracy Concerns to the Background Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 483 Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movie China lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator' Titan sub: What happens next after sounds detected in search Honduras: Gang violence in women's prison kills at least 41 people ‘Lobster Lady’ turns 103, has been hauling traps for 95 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia attacks Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in overnight air strike Blinken has "robust conversation" with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing France resolves to support Ukraine's NATO membership EU looks to ban companies from making sensitive tech in China Indian Prime Minister Modi's Visit to Washington Is His Most Important So Far. Here's What to Know UN chief tells Israel to halt illegal settlements in Palestine Ohio woman refuses to remove 9.5-foot werewolf from her yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the so-called Global War on Terror, the US developed legal mechanisms to help support efforts to fight "the bad guys." Some of these were said by critics on the left and right to violate the privacy rights of Americans. Now these mechanisms are up for renewal. Should we continue to embrace them. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf discuss this vital issue with former CIA lawyer James Petrila. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of human-computer interaction at Tampere University. He is the creator and author of Vatnik Soup, a Twitter thread series (and a hashtag!) where he introduces pro-Russian actors and propagandists from around the world, be they so-called "independent journalists", politicians, military personnel or just regular grifters looking to make some easy money. As is typical with Michael’s guests, Pekka brings perspectives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been glimmers of sanity from a Supreme Court that seemed hopelessly radicalized. The former president of the United States has begun to be held accountable and America has not rioted in the streets in response. We are far from out of the woods and Donald Trump has promised that the first thing he would do were he to be reelected is to turn the country into a banana republic. But what are we to make of the progress, the good news? And what should we brace for in terms of the next wave of bad news? We discuss with the one and only Dahlia Lithwick of Slate and the Amicus brief. You won't want to miss this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lies and deflections from Republicans defending Trump have spun up the ire of "Words Matter" co-host Norm Ornstein. So in this episode he not only explains why but guest co-host David Rothkopf tries unsuccessfully to defuse his anger. Instead, both recount the facts surrounding the case for which Trump was arraigned this week and the likely cases to come and frankly, the outrage only grows. Join them to understand why it is fully justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long awaited Spring offensive has become a Summer offensive. But we are just in the first phases. Key Ukrainian units have been held back. What lies ahead will be brutal. But can Ukraine make a breakthrough? Could they take some or all of Crimea? Are militia units making a difference in Russia? We discuss with an expert, General Mark Hertling, and our expert panel including former US Defense Dept official Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce of the Financial Times and host, David Rothkopf. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by Aaron Schwartzbaum, a 2023 Templeton Fellow with the Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute to discuss Kremlinology, Great Power competition, and the war in Ukraine. Aaron currently hosts FPRI's Bear Market Brief, The Continent, and Report in Short podcasts. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard's Calder Walton has written an important new history espionage called Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. We draw upon his insights to discuss the Trump case, what another Trump Administration might mean for our intelligence community and how the history of the past 100 years of global intel rivalries can prepare us for the evolving contest with China. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf join for a discussion that should not be missed, especially in light of the Trump indictment. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Key Ukrainian dam blown up, Kyiv blames Russia Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military ‘aggressiveness’ Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison Kuwait votes in parliamentary polls in hopes of ending deadlock US sues Binance and founder Zhao over 'web of deception' Wolverine spotted in California is only the second in 100 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is James Rushton, a journalist at Yahoo News who is covering the Ukraine-Russia war from his home in Kyiv. He’s been reporting amidst air raid sirens and other challenges and is extremely well-placed on the front lines of the war to tell you what is happening in the country. His experience and perspective on all things Ukraine is not to be missed. Tune In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive India train disaster: signal fault identified as cause, says minister As oil prices stagnate, OPEC Plus opts to extend production cuts China’s new defense chief ghosts the US, but meets with Europeans  Fighter jets chase small plane in Washington area before it crashes in Virginia US video shows close call with Chinese warship in Taiwan Strait Mystery creature caught on camera in South Carolina waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita discuss the passing of the debt ceiling deal in the House of Representatives. Since taping, the bill also passed the Senate and is expected to be signed as early as Friday, June 2, 2023 by President Biden. In the members-only section, they discuss the recent alleged recordings of former President Trump stating that he knew that documents in his possession were classified. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Congress approves debt deal, averting a US default Zelenskyy’s plea exposes Europe’s divisions Kyiv defenses thwart Russia’s 6th air assault in 6 days against Ukraine capital India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Modi over China in US visit Exclusive: US seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells What’s the latest in Sudan? Suspended talks, sanctions, fighting Motorized trash can reaches 55 mph in England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day it seems new revelations suggest Donald Trump is in greater legal jeopardy. And, with each new revelation, comes a chorus of accusations and threats from the GOP led by Trump himself that it is time to shut down the Department of Justice and the FBI, time to fire those who are involved in investigating him, time to purge the government of everyone disloyal to the MAGA movement. It is a perilous moment. But where will it lead? We discuss with former FBI special agent Peter Strzok in a wide-ranging, insight-rich conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundredth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: House Passes Debt Limit Bill in Bipartisan Vote to Avert Default Latest Russian missile bombardment of Ukraine’s capital kills at least 3 people, including a child Sudan: 19 killed in shelling of market in poor area south of Khartoum Europe’s leaders meet in Russia’s shadow Zelenskiy joins European leaders at summit in Moldova Donald Trump recorded saying he kept classified file after leaving office Biden shows growing appetite to cross Putin’s red lines Firefighters free stuck French bulldog from kitchen sink drain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America did not choose to blow up the world economy. The lunatic caucus in Congress did not prevail. An experienced president helped strike a deal that preserved critical U.S. programs and priorities. The world can stop thinking we've lost our minds. Or can they? With 2024 looming we discuss whether the trends are encouraging or discouraging or downright frightening both at tome and in terms of U.S. foreign policy. Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law Center and host David Rothkopf, do a deep dive...and end up being a little bit optimistic for a change. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-ninety-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: G.O.P. Revolts Over Debt Limit Deal as Bill Moves Toward a House Vote Moscow drone attack exposes Russia’s vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military ‘Time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says North Korea says spy satellite launch crashed into sea Exclusive: Qatar prime minister, Taliban chief hold secret Afghan talks Sudan army suspends participation in Jeddah ceasefire talks Woman wins annual cheese-rolling race while unconscious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by CEO of Reality Defender Ben Colman, to discuss the power of synthetic media and the risks it poses to geopolitics and democracy. They discuss a recent deepfake of an attack at the Pentagon, as well as potential regulatory solutions. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Jennifer Cafarella, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Jennifer and her team of analysts have been providing detailed reports and interactive maps each day since the war began on both Russian and Ukrainian positions. If you’re interested in what’s really happening in Ukraine, don’t miss this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-eigthh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Debt Limit Bill Heads to Key Committee in First Test of G.O.P. Support Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided Ukraine war comes to Moscow as both capitals hit by drones Spanish PM Sánchez calls snap general election after disastrous local polls Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests Uganda’s president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases Illinois graduating class features 12 sets of twins, one set of triplets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the world and here at home, the US faces a new array of threats. They are far different from those that were the focus of our intelligence community for the past several decades. They include a rising China, a malevolent Russia, the beginning of a new technological era and profound threats from domestic extremists. On this important episode of DSR's Spy Show, we are joined by CIA and Special Forces veteran, former Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Douglas Wise. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf engage with Wise on all the above issues and the responses are deeply thought-provoking. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: White House and G.O.P. Close In on Deal to Raise Debt Limit and Cut Spending Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic US, Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer? More than 13,000 people in England denied vote due to new ID law - Reuters survey US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms Mysterious boom rattles several South Carolina communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita are both traveling, but that doesn’t stop them from discussing the issues. This week, in this abbreviated version of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss Ron DeSantis’s presidential bid announcement, the Surgeon General’s annoucement on the impact of social media on adolescents and the Nebraska Abortion Case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent election results are giving hope to many thoughtful analysts that Democrats might not just be able to eke out a victory in 2024, they might be able to win by substantial margins in the presidential election and in key Senate and House races. On this episode of DSR Politics, we talk to Missouri Senate Candidate Lucas Kunce and Democratic analyst and advisor Simon Rosenberg about how Kunce can defeat Josh Hawley next year and how that race resonates with other big national trends. Don't miss this insight-rich discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: From Russia with gold - UAE cashes in as sanctions bite Turkish voters weigh final decision on next president, visions for future Wagner chief warns of revolution and says 20,000 fighters killed in Bakhmut DeSantis’s Big Moment Goes Awry With a Twitter Meltdown Democrats’ worry grows over White House approach to debt talks Embattled Macron struggles to reconnect with France House that inspired 'The Conjuring' offers camping experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of DSR, David Sanger of the New York Times, who traveled with the president's party to Hiroshima for the G7 reports back on what he saw there and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University helps evaluate the results. Then we turn our attention to Ukraine and then the debt debate here in the U.S. It's a timely, fascinating deep dive into the issues making headlines today. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia controls Bakhmut, for now, but holding it will be difficult Ukraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into Russia White House believes up to 100 Dem votes may be needed on debt ceiling deal Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents Russia, China seal economic pacts despite Western disapproval DeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalizing Trump rivalry Italian llama's 4-foot, 3-inch leap breaks world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden and McCarthy Describe ‘Productive’ Meeting, but No Agreement Is Reached Turkey election: Erdoğan endorsed by third-place ‘kingmaker’ ahead of runoff vote Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for 2nd day, reports more drone attacks Fake Pentagon explosion photo goes viral: How to spot an AI image The F-16 takeoff to Ukraine will take time Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate Philadelphia restaurant sets 'Gold Standard' with $700 burger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are deep challenges facing the agencies of our government most responsible for our security (from the intelligence community to the FBI, the Secret Service to the Department of Defense.) They range from changing missions, the existence of right wing extremists within their ranks, sexual harassment and more. We have a conversation with former CIA officer and FBI agent Tracy Walder regarding the nature of those challenges and whether she thinks we're taking them. In addition, co-host Marc Polymeropoulos and Walder discuss their hopeful interaction with a younger generation that may have a transformative influence on these vital parts of our government. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael’s guest is Jack Margolin, an independent journalist and researcher with a particular focus on private Russian military companies, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. Michael and Jack discuss the motivation behind Prigozhin’s recent comments on Putin’s military and what is behind his provocations. Jack is one of the leading experts when it comes to Wagner and this conversation is not to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time to resolve standoff grows short As hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle city Greek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majority EU hits Meta with record €1.2B privacy fine Beijing rebukes Japan, Britain over 'anti-China' G7 summit Russia says F-16s to Ukraine would raise question of NATO involvement Orcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same. But why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On this, the second in the series, we discuss these issues with one of the country's wisest and often wryest commentators, author and host of the Democracy-ish podcast, Wajahat Ali. It's a great, incisive, and vitally important discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Zelensky will travel to Japan for the G7, seeking arms and aid, officials say. G7 steps up Russia sanctions in bid to slow war effort U.S. officials walk back claim drone strike killed senior al-Qaeda leader Von der Leyen nudges Biden on subsidies at G7 summit S’pore says it will not hesitate to take action after UN report flags shipments to Myanmar military G7 leaders call for ‘guardrails’ on development of artificial intelligence San Diego man visits all 193 countries in the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the latest developments in the negotiations between the White House and lawmakers on the debt ceiling. In the members only segment, they discuss some wins for Democrats in elections in Florida and Pennsylvania. Tune In!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On the first part, we discuss these issues with two of the most distinguished columnists in America, EJ Dionne and Jennifer Rubin, both of the Washington Post. It's a great, incisive, and vitally important discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia Targets Kyiv Overnight in 9th Attack This Month Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers As G7 leaders start to arrive, Japan PM prepares push in Hiroshima for nuclear weapons pledge Sweden scrambles to project military strength ahead of NATO bid  At Japan's G7 summit, the big elephants are China and Russia Leak suspect shared classified secrets with foreigners, prosecutors say Man indicted in theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy and his band of economic terrorists continue to hold the U.S. and world economies hostage, demanding spending cuts that would gut the entire U.S. government and leave the most needy Americans in gravest jeopardy. The president continues to negotiate but also has had to head off to the G7 meeting in Japan to keep our allies from panicking in the face of our dysfunctional political system. But even if we dodge this bullet, damage has been done and the future of the dollar looks less certain. Ed Luce of the Financial Times and host David Rothkopf discuss where this can lead and what it all may mean for China, Ukraine, and other major international concerns. Don't miss this timely and important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: As Ukrainian Attack Looms, Putin Faces Setbacks and Disunity in Russian Forces Biden launches Asia trip this week aimed at taking on China Debt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national default EU balks at adding Russian gas pipeline ban to sanctions package Nicolas Sarkozy Sarkozy to wear tag after losing corruption appeal Ukraine denies Russia destroyed Patriot missile defense system Creepy, barnacle-covered demon dolls found — and now you can own one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says it shot down six hypersonic missiles fired by Russia. Turkish President Erdogan heads to a runoff election that will decide who leads a key NATO country Takeaways from special counsel John Durham’s report on FBI’s Russia-Trump probe Zelenskyy, Sunak push forward on ‘fighter jet coalition’ Photos: Sudanese capital devastated by a month of brutal fighting China's April data show economic recovery losing steam, testing policymakers Florida researcher breaks world record for living underwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this, the inaugural episode of DSR's new weekly Spy Show podcast with Marc Polymeropoulos, Marc and co-host David Rothkopf are joined by one of the most respected officers in the CIA's recent history, Paul Kolbe. Together they discuss what to make of the recent criticisms of Vladimir Putin from within his own ranks, the likely consequences of potential instability in Belarus, and what is working for the US and our allies on the intel front in this complex and consequential war. Join us for perspectives and insights you won't find anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum Wagner chief offered to give Russian troop locations to Ukraine, leak says Gaza ceasefire largely holds, despite rocket fire ‘in error’ UK promises more arms for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak on European tour France to give Ukraine more armored vehicles and light tanks, Macron and Zelenskyy announce after surprise summit Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning blow to army-backed rule Annoyed cows lead cops to fugitive hiding in their pasture, North Carolina town says   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lot going on in cases involving the law and our legal system these days and we cover it all in this episode featuring University of Texas law professor Steve Vladeck and AG Gill of the Daily Beans Pod. From corruption on the Supreme Court to the shadow docket (about which Steve has written a great new book), from the E. Jean Carroll verdict to George Santos we explore the meaning and future implications of recent developments and trends. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the E. Jean Carroll Civil verdict and Trump’s CNN town hall meeting. In the bonus section, they discuss Congressman’s Santos’ legal woes and the latest in the debt ceiling negotiations. Join us for this timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Former Pakistan PM Khan appears in court as supporters clash with police Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut after Russia denials Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday EU wants to put the squeeze on Russian crude smugglers U.S. sees record migration influx as pandemic border restrictions lift George Santos inks deal to avoid prosecution in Brazil over bad checks World's oldest dog turns 31 in Portugal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US debt standoff overshadows G7 finance leaders' meeting F.D.A. Advisers Say Benefits of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Outweigh Risks Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time for counter-offensive What to know about Trump’s CNN town hall: election lies and attacks on E. Jean Carroll US border crisis: El Paso braces for worst as Title 42 deadline looms Pakistan arrests Imran Khan’s party leaders as protests continue South Korea will be vulnerable to North’s drones for years, leak warns Sewer truck spill covers cars in poop on Colorado highway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia is showing multiple signs of weakness in its faltering invasion of Ukraine. These are complemented by continuing signs of incompetence and resentment from some close to Putin. Given these factors, we discuss whether now should be the time to provide even more support for Kyiv, setting aside our concerns about supposed Russian redlines. In this timely discussion with the CFR's Max Boot, AEI's Kori Schake and Georgetown's Rosa Brooks, host David Rothkopf also turns the conversation to a course correction in U.S.-China policy that all the members of our panel feel is a welcome one. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Donald Trump Sexually Abused and Defamed E. Jean Carroll, Jury Finds Yellen heads to G7 with debt ceiling, bank crisis and tax woes in tow White House Debt-Ceiling Meeting Fails to Yield Breakthrough as Deadline Nears Imran Khan appears in court as Pakistan braces for violence Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors, people familiar say EU’s Mariya Gabriel nominated to be Bulgaria’s new prime minister Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency World not ready to ‘switch off’ fossil fuels, UAE says Likely meteorite crashes through New Jersey home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine downs 15 Russian missiles as EU Commission president travels to Kyiv Putin says ‘real war’ being waged against Russia on lower-key Victory Day Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table EU targets Central Asia in drive to stop sanctioned goods reaching Russia  Israel strikes Gaza killing 13 people, including four children US on track to set record in 2023 for mass killings after series of shootings LinkedIn cuts over 700 jobs, exits China app as demand wavers ‘Freaky-looking’ fanged fishes found on Oregon beaches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a brief hiatus, host Michael Weiss is back, fresh off a trip to Ukraine. He, along with special guest, former CIA Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos, discuss what's actually happening in Ukraine from interviews with military sources who are actually fighting the battles. Don't miss this timely, insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launched 35 attack drones over Kyiv, the Ukrainian Air Force says. Ukraine war: 'Mad panic' as Russia evacuates town near Zaporizhzhia plant Yellen: ‘No good options’ if Congress fails to act on debt Texas gunman’s white supremacist views eyed as possible motive All hail Queen Ursula! Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions Democrat urges Justice Roberts to act over Clarence Thomas’s ‘tangled web’ Man uses $40 in lottery winnings to win $500,000 jackpot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss the latest developments on the debt ceiling, the Seditious Conspiracy convictions of the Proud Boys, Trump's legal woes and Clarence and Ginni Thomas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday, the United Kingdom will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. In this special episode of Deep State Radio, host David Rothkopf is joined by Clive Priddle, Publisher of Public Affairs, to break down the coronation and why the British monarchy continues to thrive while other monarchies have fallen. Join us for this primer before you tune in to coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: 8 Are Dead in Shooting in Serbia, a Day After School Massacre Judicial activist directed fees to Clarence Thomas’s wife, urged ‘no mention of Ginni’ Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss says he will pull troops out of Bakhmut Biden, Harris meet with CEOs about AI risks Rishi Sunak is failing his first major electoral test Ukraine delegate punches Russian at Black Sea meeting in Turkey Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy A New Jersey Mystery: Who Dumped Hundreds of Pounds of Pasta, and Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Della Volpe is the director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, and the author of Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America (St. Martin's Press, January 2022). He joins host David Rothkopf to discuss the findings from the latest Harvard Youth Poll, which has been conducted for over twenty years, and has provided the most comprehensive look at the political opinions and voting trends held by young Americans. The Spring 2023 Harvard Youth Poll surveyed 2,069 young Americans between 18- and 29-years old and was conducted between March 13 and 22, 2023. You can view the top line results of the poll here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Military veteran suspected of killing 1 woman, injuring 4 others in Atlanta medical facility is captured. Here’s how the hourslong manhunt unfolded Ukraine residents prepare for curfew after night of heavy shelling Ukraine's Zelenskiy, in The Hague, says Putin must face justice Fed Makes 10th Rate Increase and Opens Door to Pause Sudan’s warring generals closely matched ahead of latest cease-fire King Charles III’s ‘Make Britain Great Again’ village White House to meet Microsoft, Google CEOs on AI dangers Deputies find reported 'fight in progress' involved brawling goats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rapid fire edition of America's most entertaining foreign policy and national security podcast, the Financial Times' Ed Luce and Georgetown University's Rosa Brooks join host David Rothkopf to discuss some of the week's stranger international stories--like whether Putin launched a drone attack against himself and why someone thought it would be a good idea to have all the UK pledge allegiance to their new king as they watched his coronation on television. They also, of course, examine more serious ones like recent and seeming looming developments in Ukraine, the US-China relationship and a landmark speech on international economics delivered recently by U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (which riffs in part on a column our own Ed wrote the week before.) Don't miss it. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Eightieth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Huge fires at oil depots in Russia and Ukraine as sides press drone war Belarusian activist Protasevich sentenced to eight years in jail Pentagon leaks: we weren’t told about intelligence breach, Zelenskiy says Spike in Russian combat deaths fuels fears of worse carnage to come Hungary embarks on judicial reform hoping to unlock EU cash Texas manhunt ends after suspect accused of killing 5 found hiding in laundry pile Nord Stream: Report puts Russian navy ships near pipeline blast site Company offers $1,000 to track all the crashes in 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Ninth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1, Yellen Warns ‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties Russia throws more soldiers into Bakhmut meat grinder ahead of Putin’s Victory Day parade China's exit bans multiply as political control tightens under Xi Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israel jail after 86 days on hunger strike Israel launches deadly air raid on Aleppo airport: media Pas de chat: Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette won’t be at Met Gala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says its air defences shoot down 15 Russian missiles Hundreds evacuated from Sudan as fighting enters third week Days after House GOP bill is approved, debt ceiling deadlock continues Regulators seize ailing First Republic Bank, sell remains to JPMorgan Erdogan says Turkey has killed suspected ISIL leader Eastern EU countries strike deal with Commission to clear Ukrainian grain glut Paraguay's conservatives score big election win, defusing Taiwan fears Parrots learn to make video calls to chat with other parrots, then develop friendships, Northeastern University researchers say   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democrats should not be trying to eke out a narrow win in 2024. Given recent results in statewide elections, the Republicans active desire to embrace policies that are opposed by a supermajority of Americans, their seeming impulse to hitch their wagon to a star that is in deep legal trouble and the great record of the Biden Administration, a bigger win is possible. In fact, according to our discussion with guests Simon Rosenberg and David Corn and host David Rothkopf, the Democrats goal should be nothing less than delivering the blow that puts MAGA out of business. That's because it's doable and because given the pace MAGA is trying to game our electoral system, this may be the country's last chance to so. It's an important episode. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, as Kavita so eloquently put it, there are so many issues to discuss. Norm and Kavita tackle the debt ceiling, touch on the Disney/DeSantis dispute and in the members only section, discuss the Biden 2024 announcement. Don't miss this timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Seveth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Sudan crisis: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues Pence Appears Before Grand Jury on Trump’s Efforts to Retain Power Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months Attack on Burkina Faso military post kills at least 33 soldiers Revealed: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions 2 US Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers U.S. unveils new immigration measures ahead of Title 42's expiration Michigan 7th grader safely brings full school bus to a stop after driver loses consciousness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Sixth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears Kevin McCarthy Got His Debt Limit Win—Now Comes the Hard Part US and South Korea agree key nuclear weapons deal Airman Accused of Leak Has History of Racist and Violent Remarks, Filing Says Buildup resumed at suspected Chinese military site in UAE, leak says Sound of air strikes echoes in Khartoum as US pushes for longer truce What is the latest on Netanyahu’s corruption trial? 'I thought I was buggin': Roaming peacock bites Bronx man's leg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world faces the prospect that US foreign policy could once again change on a dime if, as could happen, Donald Trump is again elected president of the United States. How do our allies deal with this? Our enemies? Ukraine? Putin? China? We discuss this as well as President Xi's call with President Zelensky, South Korea's president's meeting with Joe Biden and really bad tv shows and movies about DC. Don't miss this great episode with Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake and Ed Luce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-fifth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US-South Korea summit: Taiwan, semiconductors on agenda between Joe Biden and Yoon Suk-yeol Why the Seoul-Tokyo Détente Is Crucial to U.S. Strategy South Korean President Yoon opens U.S. visit with spotlight on space, mega deals With Biden’s 2024 Bid, Kamala Harris Will Be Under More Scrutiny McCarthy's debt-ceiling bill tests unity of U.S. House Republicans U.S. is concerned about rivals’ space threats, leaked documents show Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing Attempts to silence journalists increase in Europe: CPJ EU warns Rishi Sunak against plan to bypass human rights courts New Orleans student accepted to 125 schools, receives $9M in scholarship offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Fourth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Sudan crisis: Ceasefire between army and RSF appears to hold Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News after Dominion lawsuit disclosures Biden to launch ’24 bid, betting record will top age worries Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan' Jury selection to begin in Donald Trump’s civil rape trial India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation: UN Family of bears bounce on trampoline in Connecticut yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In anticipation of Biden's expected 2024 announcement, we're bringing you this episode from our archive. Enjoy! There is no question that the Trump Administration has been a dramatic departure from past US Administrations on issues like democracy promotion, human rights and protecting press freedoms. Autocrats have been embraced. Press freedoms and free speech have been under siege here in the U.S. What would change if Joe Biden took office next January? In the second of our Agenda 2021 series, Amb. Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America and author of the forthcoming Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All (HarperCollins, July 2020) and Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch discuss global trends, and policy shifts they expect and that they would like to see. Don’t miss this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Third Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Foreigners evacuated as factions battle in Sudan’s Khartoum Wall Street starts to fear a debt limit crisis ‘What?!’ Orbán throws cold water on Ukraine’s NATO hopes Europe’s disunity over China deepens Exclusive: Czech Republic looks to supply Vietnam more aircraft, radars At U.S. behest, Ukraine held off anniversary attacks on Russia Journalists who have worked in Moscow call for release of Evan Gershkovich Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Second Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine defended Bakhmut despite U.S. warnings in leaked documents UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe Sudan clashes continue despite RSF paramilitaries agreeing to Eid ceasefire Russia accidentally bombs own city near Ukraine Top EU diplomats head to the English seaside for secret Brexit away day Supreme Court set to decide on access to abortion pill SpaceX’s Starship ‘Learning Experience’ Ends in Explosion Dead birds are flying again — this time, as drones   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two veterans of the Central Intelligence Agency, Marc Polymeropoulos and John Sipher discuss issues from the recent intel leak to new reports of Russian spies trying to manipulate U.S. political outcomes to identify looming risks and what needs to be done about them. The wide ranging and fascinating discussion takes us from Afghanistan to a diner in Vienna, Virginia to give you a perspective on the real world of spies and spying you won't get anywhere else. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-First Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. Sends More Weapons to Ukraine Ahead of Expected Counteroffensive NATO chief makes first wartime visit to Kyiv Dozens killed in crush at Ramadan charity event in Yemen Supreme Court Delays Decision on Abortion Pill, Preserving Access for Now SpaceX takes second shot at launching biggest rocket US authorizes a new round of Covid-19 boosters Exclusive: Pakistan buys its first cargo of discounted Russian crude oil Rare baby blue spiral in Alaska skies leaves Northern Lights enthusiasts 'bewildered'   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of DSR, we discuss three immense stories making headlines this week, all of which have major Main Street consequences and global ramifications. First we look at the state of the economy following meetings in DC of the worlds finance and economic leaders. Then, we discuss the consequences of India passing China to be the world's most populous nation. Finally, a look at China's push to become a nuclear weapons superpower and what that may mean both globally and in terms of China's own internal growth and stability. A great conversation with David Sanger of the New York Times and Ed Luce of the Financial Times. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventieth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Thousands flee Sudan capital as clashes rage despite truce Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine U.S. Defense Secretary Heads to Europe for Meetings on Aid to Ukraine Poland agrees to let Ukrainian food shipments resume across its territory Fox Will Pay $787.5 Million to Settle Defamation Suit China readies supersonic spy drone unit, leaked document says WHO warns Covid-19 pandemic still volatile 101 skydivers over the age of sixty break world record in California  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the recent intelligence documents leaks, we bring you this episode from the DSR archive. The summer may be winding down but the legal pressure on Trump continues to be mounting. The Affidavit for the Search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago was released and his lawyers continue to act erratically. David Rothkopf talks with Mark Zaid of Mark Zaid PC, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and David Sanger of the New York Times to make sense of these developments and what they mean for the future of pursuing justice against Donald Trump. What more do we know about what was seized by the police? Can Trump's lawyers actually defend him? Is this the last straw from Trump? Find out in this thoughtful discussion. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Ninth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Blinken warns Sudan’s rivals as US diplomatic convoy comes under fire Putin Traveled to Kherson Region, Close to the Fighting, Kremlin Says Egypt nearly supplied rockets to Russia, agreed to arm Ukraine instead, leak shows Eastern Europeans face Brussels backlash over Ukraine grain bans China’s economic recovery speeds up but global headwinds point to bumpy outlook Elon Musk says he will launch rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT U.S. officials have examined whether alleged doc leaker had foreign links Rat ambassadors try to counter bad press amid NYC’s rat war   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Eighth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Battles for Control of Sudan Stretch Into a Third Day Ukraine seeks re-opening of grain transit via Poland as 'first step' Lavrov’s Brazil visit highlights Lula’s neutral foreign policy despite US dismay Russians boasted that just 1% of fake social profiles are caught, leak shows 2023’s most important election: Turkey US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games Judge delays trial over Fox News and 2020 election lies Spanish athlete emerges from cave after 500 days underground   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of this week's conversations around the Supreme Court, we bring you this episode from last year in our "From the Silo Series." This week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling making it easier to carry a firearm in public, which broke during the taping of this episode. And since we taped, Roe versus Wade was officially overturned. Norm Ornstein and Dr. Kavita Patel try to make sense of it all on the latest episode of Words Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss a number of judiciary issues, including reproductive health. In a special extended bonus section, Norm and Kavita tackle Clarence Thomas and Diane Feinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Seventh Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: F.B.I. Arrests National Guardsman in Leak of Classified Documents Jack Teixeira: What we know about Pentagon leak suspect What we know about 21-year-old accused of leaking top-secret documents DeSantis signs Florida bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy North Korea tests first ever solid fuel ICBM, Hwasong-18 Russia’s commando units gutted by Ukraine war, U.S. leak shows Europe presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron comments Biden casts US and Ireland as allies in quest for shared values Legal veto threatens Macron’s pension reform. Is that good news for him? DeMar DeRozan's daughter distracts Raptors with screams in Bulls game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is bad enough the Supreme Court has been transformed from the central pillar of our justice system into a mood ring reflective the shifting views of the extreme right. But the damage that has been done to our legal system and our democracy at large now is visible at every level of the courts, state legislatures and in our Congress. We don't often connect the dots to see how serious the decay has been...but in this special one-on-one conversation with Dahlia Lithwick that's exactly what we do. It is a must-listen episode of Deep State Radio. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Sixth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Leaker of U.S. secret documents worked on military base, friend says US intelligence leak complicates summit with South Korea Police investigating security breach around President Biden’s Northern Ireland visit after sensitive documents found in street North Korea launches new type of ballistic missile, South says Germany aims to ‘set the record straight’ on China after Macron’s Taiwan comments Qatar and Bahrain to restore ties, end years-long dispute WHO monitoring new Covid-19 subvariant Arcturus, which is driving surge of cases in India New York City appoints first-ever 'rat czar' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France's President Macron goes to China and succumbs to the charms of Xi Jinping. He leaves spouting Chinese talking points and seeking to split Europe's China stance away from that of the US. Is this a harbinger of things to come in the global competition between China and the US? How can Washington remain attractive to the world? Also: A discussion of the recent secret documents leak and what it means. Join David Sanger, Rosa Brooks and David Rothkopf for this latest episode of DSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: Leaked US intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm Ukraine Iran in secret talks with China, Russia to acquire sanctioned missile fuel Mexican immigration agency chief to be charged in fatal fire Biden to meet UK's Sunak in Belfast at start of Irish tour Myanmar junta says military carried out deadly air strikes that killed dozens Bragg sues House Republicans over ‘campaign of harassment’ amid Trump probe Russia moves to tighten conscription law, pressing more men to fight Chinese man sets world record for four-finger pushups with claps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. in crisis mode with allies after Ukraine intel leak Leaked US intel: Russia operatives claimed new ties with UAE Egypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document says Chinese navy ships remain around Taiwan after drills end Dozens killed and wounded in Myanmar military air attacks UN chief Guterres arrives in Mogadishu for brief visit to Somalia China hawks tell Macron: You don’t speak for Europe Florida dog named world's shortest at the height of 3.59 inches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week was a significant one for the House Impeachment Inquiry. On Thursday the House of Representatives voted 232-196 to approve rules and move forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s conduct. The vote was mostly along party lines with all the Republicans voting against joined by two Democrats from districts Trump won in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the recent indictment of Donald Trump, we're bringing you this special episode from the archive about his impeachment. On this special episode of Deep State Radio, coinciding with the official beginning of the House Judiciary Committee's Impeachment Hearings, we discuss the case against Trump in the context of history. Our guests are impeachment historian Frank Bowman of the University of Missouri and Ryan Goodman, NYU Law School professor and co-editor at "Just Security." Are the Democrats making a mistake by focusing on bribery? Did the GOP make any good points in their counter-arguments as the hearings kicked off. Where do we go from here? Can Chief Justice Roberts keep the Senate trial from being a kangaroo court or do Senate rules hamstring him and is the outcome inevitable? It's a lively, vital discussion that is not to be missed. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This podcast was taped prior to the announced indictments of Donald Trump. The absence of real indictments against Donald Trump allows him to set the narrative. That's not a good thing. So maybe prosecutors should consider drinking a little more Red Bull, having a few more cups of coffee. This is getting ridiculous. We discuss with Dr. Kavita Patel, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf. We also discuss who will be the GOP candidate for president when Trump and DeSantis flame out. And we consider the imponderable: Why is George Santos still a member of Congress. Join us for answers to all the most pressing political questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All friends are not allies and all allies are not friends. Sometimes countries that start out as allies stop behaving in an ally like way. And sometimes allies become annoying because their prime minister is too good looking. We list some of America's most annoying allies...and discuss why we're a pretty annoying ally ourselves. Join Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake, Ed Luce and David Sanger for this lively, timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Michael Weiss sits down with Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College, London and author of a new book, “Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine,” to discuss the latest in the Ukraine War. Sir Lawrence has written numerous articles about war strategy in general and his commentary and analysis on the war in Ukraine has been highly sought after. Don’t miss this insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has been indicted, though the details of the case won’t likely be known until Tuesday of next week when Trump is scheduled to appear in court. Host David Rothkopf is joined by Edward Luce of the Financial Times and Allison Gill of the Daily Beans Podcast to discuss what we know and what we think could happen. Don’t miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of yet another tragic mass shooting--and we're averaging two per day this year in the US--Americans are again asking the question what can be done. The response of the GOP: "Nothing." That's their plan and it has worked so far to make the U.S. a very dangerous place. So what can we do to help combat this national gun pathology? On this episode of "Words Matter" Dr. Kavita Patel, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating democracy seems like a good idea. Further, President Biden and his team have been actively supporting democracy worldwide since they took office. But that doesn't mean hosting a democracy summit is a great idea. Because a lot of difficult questions are raised. Like who thinks they're a democracy but really isn't? What do you do with wannabe authoritarians like Netanyahu, Modi & Lopez Obrador? And what long term results can come from these summits. We discuss with Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of DSR, we speak with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass) about a wide range of recent events. From the shooting in Nashville and why Congress remains inert in its response to the gun threat to his views on continuing U.S. security concerns in the Middle East in light of his service during the Iraq War as a U.S. Marine officer. We also discuss China and how we can address the threats it poses while avoiding a new Cold War. Don't miss this thoughtful and timely discussion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of DSR, former diplomat and advisor to Israeli leaders Alon Pinkas provides an insight from Israel into that country's current democracy crisis. He provides insights into the state of affairs at the moment and why the crisis that has brought hundreds of thousands of Israelis into the streets is far from over. He also discusses why this unprecedented Israeli drama is so directly relevant to the United States. Join Pinkas and host David Rothkopf for this in-depth and timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: August 18, 2022 The legal woes are mounting for Trump and his associates around the country. To analyze the latest legal news and its impact on the political landscape, David talks with Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress. What can we expect now that the search of Mar-a-Lago is in the rearview mirror? Is Fulton County the most likely place for justice to find Donald Trump? Do voters care about any of this? David, Steve, and Mara discuss during this jam-packed episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: July 22, 2022 The last January 6th committee hearing of the summer was held last night. David and Kavita brokedown what the hearing said and what work the committee has left to do in order to fulfill their mission with an all-star group of guests including E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post, Norm Eisen of the Brookings Institution, and former U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal. What surprised them about the hearing? What are the gaps that the committee still needs to fill? What could future hearings look like? Find out in this vital conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Grant says goodbye for now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump promised that he would get arrested this week but that hasn't happened (yet). David talked with Dahlia Lithwick of Slate and Allison Gill of The Daily Beans about the status of the various cases against Trump. Is Trump headed to jail soon? Are we talking about all the cases wrong? Find out the answers to these questions and the future of justice during this engaging conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Weiss discusses the strategic importance of Bakhmut and the large Ukrainian military strategy with Mykola Bielieskov, Research Fellow at National Institute for Strategic Studies under UA President/senior analyst at Come Back Alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Israel ratifies law limiting conditions for a Netanyahu removal Anger at Macron mounts as French unions hold new protests Rahul Gandhi: India's Congress leader sentenced to jail for Modi 'thieves' remark Spain's PM Sanchez survives no-confidence vote Canada lawmaker resigns from government over China charge Ethiopian Parliament removes rebel Tigray party from terror list End to Taiwan ties nears as Honduras foreign minister goes to China 2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope you enjoy this episode from our friends at the None of the Above Podcast We recently marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Many are wondering: how does this seemingly intractable conflict end? On Friday, the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin’s arrest. On Monday, Putin and Xi Jinping met to discuss China’s peace proposal for Ukraine. The United States and its allies in Europe continue to support Ukraine’s defense with military assistance and aid. Will any of this finally put an end to the war? This week, the Eurasia Group Foundation’s Mark Hannah sits down with perhaps the best positioned person to answer this question: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley. They dive into the causes of and potential ways to end the war, and also discuss: the prospect of US-China conflict, the technology shaping the future of war, and the national security risk posed by sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a historic visit to Moscow this week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. David sat down with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution to discuss what this means for the war in Ukraine. What is the relationship like between China and Russia? How are other countries in East Asia responding? What should we expect moving forward? Find out the answers to these and other pressing issues during this timely discussion. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: UN warns against 'vampiric' global water use Ukraine, IMF agree on $15.6 billion loan package Uganda's parliament passes tough new anti-LGBTQ bill Algerian president says Morocco ties reach ‘point of no return’ Mexican president calls U.S. State Department 'liars' after rights report UK inflation makes unexpected comeback, jumps to 10.4 percent US to announce more sanctions against Myanmar junta: State Department official Mysterious Minion sculptures appearing in small Australian town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's politicians have become more hawkish on China but is that the only path forward? David Rothkopf debates this issue with Dmitri Alperovitch of the Silverado Policy Accelerator and Josh Rogin of the Washington Post. Is China willing to compete and cooperate? How does Taiwan play into all of this? Can America not tilt completely into a militaristic framing of the competition? Find out during this argumentative conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Grant and Zoe talk with Charles Dunst about his new book "Defeating The Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail In The Age Of The Strongman". Can democracies actually learn something from dictators? Are people more interested in economic well being or social ax-grinding? Find out during this exciting conversation.  In our final segment Charles recommends The Cairo Trilogy: Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street, Grant rants about the breakability of stress balls, and Zoe discusses the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.  If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin praised by China's Xi on visit to Moscow US denounces as cover for war crimes Ukraine updates: EU agrees €2 billion ammo plan for Kyiv Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida makes surprise visit to Ukraine Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption Macron narrowly survives crucial no-confidence votes in parliament Blinken, days after visit, finds 'war crimes' in Ethiopia Venezuela’s powerful oil tsar resigns amid corruption inquiry Man uses Times Square billboard to propose to his girlfriend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin to host ally Xi in Russia as Ukraine war rages Central banks take swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fears Court cancels Imran Khan’s arrest warrant after clashes in Pakistan capital 20 years on, was removing Saddam Hussein worth the war in Iraq? Credit Suisse, UBS shares plunge after takeover announcement Australia: Rush to clear millions of dead fish jamming river Tear gas, arrests as Kenya opposition stages protests Louisiana works out deal for family to keep pet nutria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 21, 2018 America's problems extend far beyond Russiagate. In fact, they extend far beyond porn stars and having half the cabinet under investigation, failures in Puerto Rico and near nuclear war with North Korea. They include unprecedented levels of overt corruption in the White House...but perhaps worse for a system that depends on checks and balances, they go further to the fact that no one in Congress seeks to call out or stop that corruption. Or gun violence. Or the war on science. Or financial recklessness. Or any of the other ills that currently plague the U.S. How did we get here? Who's to blame? What's to be done? Tune in to find out. Or at least for therapeutic purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: May 17, 2021 The Biden Administration is working hard to maintain a fairly traditional front for US-Israel relations during the current crisis. Which is to say they are essentially following the playbook the Obama Administration would have followed (Trump's bromance with Bibi was an outlier). But times are changing, the views of Democrats are changing, the generational outlook is changing, and don't forget Bibi's bromance with Trump which did not help matters. We discuss what could trigger a change with former top Israeli diplomat and foreign policy specialist Alon Pinkas, the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in spectacular fashion last week but the Biden administration stepped in to save its depositors. Was that the right thing to do and what can prevent things like this happening in the future? Norm and Kavita discuss during this thoughtful conversation. Members get a bonus conversation about Ron DeSantis and his views about the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Poland to send four Soviet-era jets to Ukraine in coming days China's Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market Macron uses special powers to force through plan to raise pension age North Korea confirms fired ICBM, says it was Hwasong-17 Libya eastern army claims tons of missing uranium recovered Officials say 21 workers killed at coal mine in Colombia Border Patrol finds $67,830 of gold in package valued at $125 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a panoply of threats facing the United States and our allies from around the globe. In this episode, we focus on two of them. In the first segment, David talks with Charles Edel of CSIS about AUKUS and broad U.S.-Australia issues.  What actually is the AUKUS deal? Will it have an impact on the security situation in the Indo-pacific? Is Australia a more important ally than the United Kingdom? All these questions and more answered in this vital conversation. Members get treated to a second one-on-one between David and Michael Weiss of Yahoo News and the latest DSR Network Podcast "Foreign Office" about the Russian plot against Moldova. Become a member today to get access to that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Japan ends export curbs on South Korea as relations thaw Pakistani court extends pause in arresting ex-premier Khan Protests resume in Israel after Netanyahu rejects compromise Tonnes of uranium gone missing from Libya site, UN says Dutch pro-farmers party wins big in provincial elections U.S. court sentences Mexican ex-governor to nine years for money laundering South Korea’s Yoon hints at keeping cap on weekly working hours below 60 Italian’s espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia pilots reckless in drone collision - US ‘Annihilate the enemy’: North Korea confirms two missile launches More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan Honduras to switch ties from Taiwan to China, says president Blinken visits Ethiopia to push peace accord and fix ties Liz Truss is gone. But Tories still dream of tax cuts on budget day Ecuador lawmakers declassify documents in bid to impeach Lasso Man Sues Buffalo Wild Wings Over ‘Boneless’ Wings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, inflation around the world, and the rise of populism there is no better time to take a step back and look at democratic capitalism as a whole.  David and Ed Luce discussed with Martin Wolf author of the new book "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism". Why is democratic capitalism at risk? How have media outlets like Fox News had an impact on the system as a whole? What should we make of the SVB bailout? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project Controversial judicial law passes first vote in Israeli Knesset Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans contagion fears Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration China to resume issuing visas to foreigners Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament Mexican president says his country safer than United States We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages North Korea tests two submarine-launched cruise missiles What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties Moldova says it thwarted Russia-linked plot ahead of anti-government protests US intervenes to contain fallout from collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ‘Farmgate’: Cyril Ramaphosa inquiry ‘clears’ South African president but police still investigating Micronesia’s president accuses China of ‘political warfare’ At least five mystery goats seen wandering loose in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: July 23, 2021 The science shows that GOP-led resistance to the vaccine is fueling a resurgence of COVID in the US. Anger against the unvaccinated is understandably growing as their ignorance and politics are putting the country at risk again. Where will this lead? What will this new wave of COVID look and feel like? What should we do about it? How does our international response figure in? We discuss these essential and urgent issues with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Laurie Garrett, former Obama health care advisor Dr. Kavita Patel and Ryan Goodman of "Just Security." Don't miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: June 3, 2020 There is no question that the Trump Administration has been a dramatic departure from past US Administrations on issues like democracy promotion, human rights and protecting press freedoms. Autocrats have been embraced. Press freedoms and free speech have been under siege here in the U.S. What would change if Joe Biden took office next January? In the second of our Agenda 2021 series, Amb. Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America and author of the forthcoming Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All (HarperCollins, July 2020) and Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch discuss global trends, and policy shifts they expect and that they would like to see. Don't miss this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the media and books to drag shows and voting, states is in the South have been trying to turn back the clock. Kavita and Norm talk about these updates, what they mean for the country as a whole, and what we can do about it. Members get a bonus conversation about Walgreens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: North simulates artillery strike on South's airfield, warns of 'overwhelming response' Mexican cartel says sorry for attack on Americans, bodies return to US Jehovah's Witness hall shooting in Hamburg — what we know Papua rebels release videos showing kidnapped NZ pilot alive At least 25 killed in Nigeria jihadist attack Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo No NATO yet, Turkey tells Sweden and Finland Tiger cub gets rescue dog playmate at Colorado sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Energy released a statement that talked about the origins of COVID. David sits down with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Laurie Garrett and David Wallace-Wells of the New York Times to talk about what we know and don't about the past and future of pandemics. Do we actually know anything new about a potential lab leak source of the COVID-19 virus? How does America's reponse rate against other countries after year three of COVID-19? What we are doing to prepare for the next pandemic?  All of these questions and more during this engaging conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next in Foreign Policy is doing a mini-series on culture and foreign policy. In the final episode of the mini-series, Grant and Zoe talk with Bonner Price about Video Games and how they interact with foreign policy. In the final segment, Zoe talks about TiTANiQUE and Grant rants against ticket fees. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches largest missile strike against Ukraine in months Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blast China’s Xi calls for ‘more quickly elevating’ armed forces Georgia drops 'foreign agents' law after protests Congo: Dozens dead in suspected ADF attack Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin detained by anti-graft agency, to be charged in court on Friday Argentina makes headway in establishing a cannabis export industry Coming soon: Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars made from plants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanctions and the cost of the war in Ukraine have had a major impact on the Russian economy. David, Rosa, and Ed are joined by Jeff Sonnenfeld of Yale to discuss his research and how bad the Russian economy really is. How much money is Russia losing on oil? Why is the IMF a bad actor when it comes to Russia? Is Russia's economy on the brink of collapse? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this insightful episode. Members get a bonus segment about the China and how the conversation about it within the beltway is moving in the wrong direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Media: Boat used for Nord Stream attacks connected to Ukraine Survivors of deadly Mexico abduction returned to US General strike in West Bank after Israeli raid kills six in Jenin Georgians throw stones, petrol bombs at police in protest over new law Countries to get more time to reduce debt under temporary Commission plan Cyclone Freddy: Deadly storm set to hit Mozambique a second time Biden administration backs new TikTok Bill, wants swift passage Video captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston cafe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American democracy has always come with both rights and obligations.  David talked with Richard Haass author of the new book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens" about those obligations and what Americans need to do to keep our democracy strong. Are we in a significantly different place as a citizenry than we have been in the past? How should we stay informed in a sea of misinformation? Can civics education be revived in the United States? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: China Jan-Feb trade slumps again as global demand falters Sri Lanka leader says IMF deal imminent after China’s pledge Canada launches probe into Chinese election interference France pension protests: Fuel deliveries blocked by strikers Japan: New H3 rocket fails minutes after launch 103 children among hundreds found in abandoned truck in Mexico Syrian state media says Israeli strike damaged Aleppo airport Loose python found behind refrigerator in 29th floor New Jersey apartment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel Armenian and Azerbaijani border clash leaves five dead South Korea to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime labor Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president's crackdown Ecuador assembly backs report calling for Lasso impeachment process Colombia plans to send 70 ‘cocaine hippos’ to India and Mexico, governor says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: May 25, 2021 Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, is one of the world's leading thinkers on international affairs. His most recent book, "The World: A Brief Introduction" is a one volume crash course into how we got to where we are and where we go from here. It is now out in paperback and to mark that event, we sat down with Richad to discuss the book, America's changing role in the world, the impact of COVID, our very different rivalries with China and Russia and much much more. Ed Luce of the Financial Times joins in the conversation for a pod episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: December 3, 2021 Big tech today rivals in influence many nation states. Even the largest and most powerful countries are debating how to contain and control tech giants who have the ability to influence their politics, their economies and their standing in the world. To explore how the coming power struggle between big technology firms and nation states will play out, we present a debate between the Eurasia Group's Ian Bremer and Stephen Walt of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. It's a thought provoking and enlightening discussion. Don't miss this special edition of Deep State Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress is back in session and there is lots of news. First Kavita and Norm talk about the Department of Energy's report around the "Lab Leak" theory and then they discuss Attorney General Merrick Garland's testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee. Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about the recent hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's history has become a battlefield for modern day politicians. David talked with Kevin Kruse co-editor of the new book "Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past" about how history is misused. Why do people push false narratives? Where have historical myths impacted American policy? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this informative conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside Russia Blinken, Lavrov speak briefly at G-20 meeting Belarus court jails Nobel winner Bialiatski for 10 years Cambodia’s opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason UN experts accuse Nicaragua government of crimes against humanity US offers $5m bounty for DR Congo militia leader Prince Harry and Meghan asked to leave their UK home German ice cream parlor offers cricket-flavored scoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court has been incredibly busy over the last few weeks. David is joined by Katie Barlow of Fox 5 DC and Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas to talk about some of the biggest cases facing the court. Is the Court about the ruin the internet as we know it? Will Biden's student debt relief survive? Is standing just a fig leaf? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this expert conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: US seeks allies' backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war Fractured G20 foreign ministers grapple with deepening rifts India top court’s ‘historic’ order on election officers selection US intelligence: 'Havana syndrome' not foreign foes' work Vo Van Thuong: Vietnam picks new president in power shuffle Eurozone inflation eases less than expected in February Burkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States faces a wide variety of foreign policy challenges two months into 2023. David is joined by DSR regulars Ed Luce, David Sanger, and Kori Schake to discuss these threats and how the United States should respond. Is the U.S.-Israeli relationship broken? Will Iran get a nuclear weapon? What is going on in North Korea? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful episode. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi Taiwan says 19 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone At least 36 killed after train collision in Greece Pakistani court orders arrest of former premier Imran Khan Iran expels 2 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move Canada bans TikTok on government devices over security risks Militants kidnap 25 youths in northern DR Congo Russia bans government officials from using most foreign words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Tensions high in West Bank after deadly Israeli settler rampage Serbia and Kosovo accept EU proposal to normalize ties Sunak hails ‘new chapter’ in UK-EU relations as Northern Ireland deal is agreed Macron lays out ‘new era’ for France’s reduced presence in Africa Mexican troops, border residents clash after 5 shot, killed Algeria and Russia aim to boost military ties Kerala: India temple replaces elephant with robot for rituals Web-based kissing device horrifies Chinese social media users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Nigeria gets early results from tight election race Israeli and Palestinian officials vow to curb violence Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage Russian plane destroyed near Minsk airfield: Belarus opposition Hundreds in Tunisia protest against president’s anti-migrant clampdown Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is an elf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: June 15, 2021 When Vladimir Putin sits down with Joe Biden, both men will be well familiar with each other and Putin will have no illusions that he can toy with the new American president like he could with the last one. Joe Biden has been working at a high level in US foreign policy since 1973 (when Leonid Brezhnev was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.) As Biden's Europe trip has demonstrated this past week, he is a savvy foreign policy professional who knows how to pull the levers of diplomacy behind the scenes. If not every speech is a barn burner, the results so far outstrip those of all his recent predecessors in their first years in office. We discuss the Putin meeting with David Sanger of the New York Times, who is traveling with the president, and Evelyn Farkas, former senior Obama Administration official and Russia specialist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: March 10, 2022 As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russian atrocities are mounting. Bombing hospitals, using thermobaric weapons, and potentially escalating to chemical weapons. What should the West do? David Rothkopf and Kavita Patel look for answers with Alex Vindman former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder. Should the U.S. get involved militarily in Ukraine? Is Putin on his way out? How should we approach countries that don't support Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this dark period. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kavita is back from her trip but the problems in the country haven't moved much. The train derailment in East Palestine has caused concerns about environmental and health impacts while the right-wing media pushes it as race issue. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about Mark Brnovich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The role of the United States in the world is in question but it isn't the first time. David talked with Robert Kagan author of the new book "The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941" and what lessons we can take for it into our current moment. What pushed America into its super powered status? What resonances does an "America First" foreign policy have with his point in history? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this informative conversation.z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia's war on Ukraine in numbers Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime Ukraine War in Data: A year of casualties, violence and displaced Ukrainians Fake Russian diplomats revealed as heart of ‘hive’ spy ring in Australia Brazil downpours leave at least 50 dead as rescue ship arrives TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cybersecurity Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 in cash on eve of elections Spy balloon, UFO or Dragon Ball? Japan baffled by iron ball washed up on beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia has suspended their participation in New START but are we actually at a greater risk of nuclear war? David discusses with Jon Wolfsthal of Global Zero and Dr. Emma Belcher of the Ploughshares Fund. Is nuclear war imminent? Does the U.S. still have visibility on Russia's nukes? What comes next? Find out during this expert discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Mexico’s Senate passes controversial electoral reform Israeli military operation in Nablus leaves several dead Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths Gun attack on policeman deepens political tensions in Northern Ireland Argentina government loses Senate power after senators exit coalition Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000 South Africa's Eskom CEO quits with immediate effect Newlyweds, wedding party rescued from elevator in North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden made a surprise trip to Kyiv and the war in Ukraine grinds on. David is joined by DSR regulars Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce to discuss what is going on in Europe. What should we make of Biden's speech in Kyiv? Is Poland becoming the political center of Europe? Why is the far left meeting the far right in the US around the war in Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful episode. Members get a bonus conversation about Jimmy Carter's legacy. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin suspends Russia's participation in New START nuclear treaty Xi Jinping to visit Moscow for summit with Putin: Report North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess Imran Khan’s party launches ‘fill the jails’ protest in Pakistan US agrees to extradite the ex-president of Peru, Lima says Germany expels 2 Iranian diplomats over death sentence India averse to discussing new Russia sanctions at G20 She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next in Foreign Policy is doing a mini-series on culture and foreign policy. In the second episode of the mini-series, Grant and Zoe talk with Helen Zhang of International Intrigue about how foreign policy media works and how she made her own niche. In the final segment, Zoe talks about the Dems moving their first presidential primary to South Carolina, Grant talks about The Last of Us, and Helen talks about tech trends. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden: 'Putin’s war of conquest is failing' Turkey-Syria border region hit by new quakes Court recognizes same-sex partners as legal dependents Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu accuses protesters of ‘trampling democracy’ Russia ‘mapping’ critical energy infrastructure, say Dutch intelligence agencies Protesters storm Suriname parliament over high fuel prices Cold-blooded: Abandoned alligator rescued from Brooklyn lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: March 1, 2022 The war in Ukraine continues with major Ukrainian cities either under seige or facing future shelling. DSR host David Rothkopf brings together Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University; Ambassador Douglas Lute, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO; and Ambassador Bill Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine to discuss the current situation on the ground in Ukraine and potential paths forward in the conflict. Is deescalation possible? How bad will it this get for Ukrainian civilians stuck in Kharkiv and Kyiv? What is left for NATO to do to push back against Putin? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions at the consequential moment in history. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 22, 2022 President Biden just spoke about Russia moving its troops into Eastern Ukraine and the U.S. response. David Rothkopf spoke with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution, and Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine about where we are in the Ukrainian crisis and what might comes next. What sanctions will actually hurt Putin? Is Putin attempting to rebuild the Soviet Union or Czarist Russia? Are we about to see the largest land war in Europe since World War Two? Find out the answers to these and other vital questions at this pivot moment in history in this timely conversation. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk Nikki Haley getting into the Presidential race, her potential candidacy, and what this means for the future of our democracy. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm European Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’ Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace process North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ action over allied military drills Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics are under attack. David sits down with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to discuss all of the threats to responsible government. How close are we to a Trump indictment? Will George Santos be held to account? How is the weaponization of government committee missing the mark? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this expert conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: South Korea brands North Korea an enemy state Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army post Philippines and US to hold biggest war games in years Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes World Bank chief to leave by July Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales English police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in Ukraine is almost a year old but continues to hold surprises. David talks about what has shocked the experts most with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Joe Cirincione, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute. Are nuclear weapons more likely to be used now? Will the conflict continue to ratchet up or is it frozen? How much more does the United States have to give to Ukraine? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this expert discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says US UN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nations Russia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: Study Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea U.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President Moise China praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visit Xinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UK Underwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon Russia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia Sandu BBC India offices searched by income tax officials Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak Meloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional elections Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico German ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military Turkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000 Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlements Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet Ethiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protests Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victims Mexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl trade Chilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk about the State of the Union, what it says about the future prospects for Joe Biden, and if it matters. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the House "oversight" hearings on Twitter and the weaponization of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 11, 2019 In an in-depth conversation with former National Security Advisor to Vice President Joe Biden Colin Kahl, now of Stanford University, we discuss the unsettling reality of Trump Administration foreign policy for American interests and for those of our allies worldwide. From the intelligence community's not so subtle indictment of Trump policies in their most recent report on global threats to the State of the Union, from team Trump's nationalism to a case-by-case breakdown of the unsettling situation in the Middle East, this discussion is a must listen for anyone who wants to get beyond the headlines to understand the bigger trends and threats at play in today's world. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east Ukraine Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US Japan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense ties South Africa declares national disaster over blackouts Pakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payout Mexico: Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contracts Poland to close border checkpoint with Belarus New Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President delivered the a State of the Union unlikely any other before. David talks with David Corn of Mother Jones and Simon Rosenberg of NDN about the speech and the impact it will have politically moving forward. Did the speech meet expectations? Has Biden put questions around his fitness for office behind him? What should we make of the heckling from Republicans? Find out during this compelling conversation. Members of the DSR get even more because Ryan Goodman of NYU Law School to talk about Mark Pomerantz, his new book, and what we know about the Manhattan investigation of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the national security risks posed by the balloon, the response, and what it all means. How concerned should we be about Chinese surveillance? What Secretary Blinken right to cancel his visit to China? What legal issues does this raise? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden is about to give his second State of the Union address. David looks back at the first two years of President Biden's time in office with Chris Whipple, author of the new book "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House". What will President Biden say tonight? How will the change in Chief of Staff impact the administration? What will be the story of the next two years? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300 US searches for wreckage of suspected Chinese spy balloon Adani sell-off continues amid protests by India’s opposition Canada deploys military aircraft over Haiti to disrupt gangs Mali expels human rights chief of UN peacekeeping mission Hong Kong: landmark national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins Paris, Berlin to call for subsidy transparency during US trip Japanese zoo solves mystery of isolated gibbon's pregnancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Norm talks with Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-6) about his work as the Chair of the Modernizing Congress Committee, what they were able to accomplish, and what work is left to do. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment where Norm and producer Grant Haver talk reflect on the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: June 14, 2022 President Biden is headed to Saudi Arabia and will meet with Mohammed bin Salman. Is this the end for the "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing of America's foreign policy. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times about this and other foreign policy issues facing the Biden Administration. Should Biden be having this meeting at all? Will it do anything to tame gas prices ahead of the midterm? Is there any way to keep the moral clarity of Biden's "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing while working in a messy world? The answer to these and other vital questions facing the Biden Administration during this far-ranging episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The DSR Daily Brief wherever you find podcasts The two hundred twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Chinese spy balloon: US tracks suspected surveillance device Peru Congress rejects new bid to advance elections amid protests Sweden moves to toughen anti-terror laws Germany wants to allow transfers of Leopard 1 tanks Myanmar crisis overshadows ASEAN ministers' meeting Honduras launches $280 mln U.N.-backed humanitarian aid plan Israel probes legality of US giving artifact to Palestinians Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio’s heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are drawing ever closer to 2024 but there are still no indictments of Donald Trump despite seeing crimes right in front of our eyes. Are the wheels of justice just grinding slowly or have the wheels come off of Garland's Department of Justice? David discusses with Dr. Allison Gill of the Jack podcast and Harry Litman of the Talking Feds podcast. Why are there no indictments yet? What is going on with the multiple special counsels that he is overseeing? When should we expect to see move movement on these issues? Find out in this therapeutic episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to a very different Israel than one might have expected a year ago. Benjamin Netanyahu is back in power with a more hard right government and an Israeli raid in the West Bank and a shooting in Jerusalem have raised the the temperature of Israel-Palestinian tensions. David discusses Blinken's visit and the larger relationship between the U.S. and Israel with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Alon Pinkas of Haaretz. What did Secretary Blinken say and do in Israel? How should the U.S. work with a hard right Israeli government? What do this mean for the future revival chances of the JCPOA? Find out during this insightful conversation. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The DSR Daily Brief wherever you find podcasts. The two hundred twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Pakistan mosque blast: At least 28 killed after explosion in Peshawar Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. official says ​​Peru’s president renews call for elections this year to bring end to protests Slovenia arrests 2 suspected Russian spies Tunisia's parliamentary election sees 11% voter turnout Rio Tinto apologises as search for radioactive capsule continues Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South America faces a number of challenges, from sustained protests in Peru, a riot in Brasilia, increasing inequality, democratic decline, and much more. Zoe and Grant talk with Diego Area, deputy director for strategic development at the Adrienne Arsht Latin American Center of the Atlantic Council, about all of these issues, what links them, and what (if anything) the United States can do about them. For our final segment Diego praises Dune (the movie and the book), Zoe recommends some true crime podcasts, and Grant offers some birthday wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: August 14, 2018 Nothing is more core to the life of the Deep State than marking documents classified. After all, if just anyone could read them, who'd want to? On the other hand, if documents are classified, they can't be shared which is a bit of a problem in the cyber era when our most important defenses may be in the private sector. What's a secret-loving country to do? The NY Times' David Sanger, Georgetown University's Rosa Brooks and IISS' Kori Schake discuss. (And, yes, they also discuss Omarosa and Peter Strzok and all that other mishigas as well. So tune in for goodness sake!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States and Germany are now both sending tanks to Ukraine. David sits down with General Mark Hertling, former Commanding General of United States Army Europe and the Seventh Army, and Michael Weiss of Yahoo News about where we are and how we got here. Will tanks have an immediate positive impact on the battlefield? Why have the Germans been so intransigent on these issues? Is the U.S. doing enough? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this engaging and timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't understand what is happening in Asia, you are missing some of the most impactful stories of the century. For this episode, David is joined by Anna Fifield of the Washington Post and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University to talk about the major stories and trends going on in Asia. Why did Jacinda Ardern retire from her job as Prime Minister of New Zealand? How is China coping with the quick change from Zero-COVID to completely open? Why is it so hard to report on China and North Korea? Find out during this fascinating episode. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How close are we to fascism in America? David sits down to discuss with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. What are the resonances between our current moment and the 1920s and 30s? How worried should we be about fascism bubbling up from the state and local levels? Is the global movement to protect democracy actually making some gains? Find out during this insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the debt limit, what the U.S. can do at this point to pay its bills, and where we expect this to end. Members get a bonus conversation about the West Wing reboot and China. Read more about the debt limit here: https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN12045 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: January 14, 2021 It has been two years since COVID-19 started hitting the headlines globally. As the new omicron variant is causing surging caseloads across America and around the world, it seems as though the end of this moment is very far away. What mistakes have we made? What should the Biden administration be doing next? How does the pandemic connect to the fight to protect democracy? What does the Supreme Court decision on the vaccine mandate mean for the fight against the virus? To answer these and other pressing questions, DSR Host David Rothkopf spoke with Kavita Patel of the Brookings Institution and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Laurie Garrett. Don't miss this timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The right's hate-filled, authoritarian media machine is loud. It's time for pro-democracy media tech to GET LOUDER! Watch this superstar panel of Joe Trippi, Tara McGowan, Ben Meiselas, and David Rothkopf, moderated by Simon Rosenberg, talk turning up the volume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davos may attract some of the world's wealthiest people but DSR continues to attract the best foreign policy and national security thinkers and analysis. David Rothkopf talks with David Sanger of the New York Times and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University about Kissinger's remarks at Davos and other foreign policy issues cropping up around the world. Should Ukraine join NATO? Will Sweden and Finland actually join NATO? How should the U.S. handle the new (old) government in Israel? Find out in this wide-ranging conversation. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The globalized world seems to be cracking up but what comes next? David sits down with Rana Foroohar to discuss how America can handle these turbulent times and her new book "Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World". Why did globalization turn out to not be as beneficial as we thought in the 90s? How should the U.S. respond? Is the Biden administration on the right track? Find out during this thoughtful conversation.     As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the start of a divided and performative Congress. Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about Biden's classified documents and the Republicans investigations efforts across the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired 8.16.22 Mar-a-Lago was searched for classified national security documents. David Rothkopf discusses the implications of this for our national security with Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and Joe Cirincione. Is this just another nothingburger? Will America come apart at the seams? How much of a threat is the GOP to America's national security? Find out in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a new Speaker installed, Congress is back in full swing. David Rothkopf sits down with Annie Karni of the New York Times and Norm Ornstein of the Words Matter podcast to talk about what has happened so far. Can the new House majority govern? Will the press corps adapt to the new challenge of covering a performative Congress? Where will this all lead? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The county is becoming ever more polarized and it seems like there is no way to change it. In the face of this despair, writer Anand Giridharadas chronicles the way different people around the country have been persuading others and making a real difference in his new book "The Persuaders: The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy". Do you have to water down to persuade? Who is doing a good job at this? What can activists do to take up these skills and make changes? Find out in this useful discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While there is chaos in the U.S. House of Representatives, there are real threats looming in the background. David Rothkopf talks about those threats with Max Boot of the Washington Post and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University. How should the U.S. support Taiwan in the coming months? Is China likely to invade? What connects the riots in Brazil to January 6th? Find out during this enlightening conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about Kevin McCarthy's quixotic quest to become speaker of the House and what it means for average Americans. What does this clown show mean for the most pressing issues facing the United States? Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about the COVID crisis in China and how anti-vax terrorists are seizing on high profile deaths and injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: January 6, 2022 With time comes perspective and it is clear now that January 6th was not an isolated event. In fact, there are real dangers in perceiving it as one, dangers that could play to the interests of the coup plotters and against the long-term interests of U.S. democracy. We seek to reframe the events of that day and where they fit in the bigger picture with Yale University historian and noted author Joanne Freeman and University of Michigan Law School professor and former U.S. attorney Barb McQuade. We promise, it's not like any discussion January 6th you've heard before...and it's one you need to hear. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress is in session but the new year hasn't begun until we get some politics, law, and policy predictions from DSR. David speaks with EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and Barb McQuade of the University of Michigan about what we can expect over the coming month. Will we get Speaker of the House in 2023? Will Trump get indicted? What hope can we have for Washington? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this thoughtful discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second episode of a six part mini-series on the people and issues featured in David Rothkopf's forthcoming bookAmerican Resistance: The Inside Story of How the Deep State Saved the Nation. This episode features Alexander Vindman, former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. David and Alex discuss the character necessary to stand up for Democracy, how Alex did everything by the book, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As China continues to gain economic and military power, how are they trying to build up their soft power? That is the core question at the heart of Josh Kurlantzick's new book "Beijing's Global Media Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World". David Rothkopf talks with Josh about this and how China is working to leverage that soft power. How is what China doing different than other countries? How has China utilized social media to advance their interests? Is China getting more sophisticated in its strategy around soft power?  Find out during this fascinating conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first episode of the new year, David Rothkopf sits down with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Kori Schake to discuss their foreign policy and national security predictions for 2023. Will Ukraine retake Crimea? What will President Biden spend his time on? Will anything good happen this year? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup may be over but the questions about the politics of FIFA and soccer remain. Zoe and Grant talk with Ben Valdez-Hempel of District Sports and Manchester City about the beautiful game and the people and policies that are making it so ugly. For our final segment Zoe talks about George Santos lying about his resume, Ben goes down the rabbit hole on Scientology, and Grant recommends Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: January 4, 2022 As we begin a new year, the threats around the globe remain the same. Russia may invade Ukraine, Iran's nuclear ambitions may come to fruition, and democratic backsliding continues apace around the globe. To forecast what might happen this year and offer some hope about some potential foreign policy bright spots, DSR host David Rothkopf talked with Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and David Sanger of the New York Times. Will Russia further invade Ukraine? Are we witnessing the rise of a Hungarian model for illiberal democracy? Can we avoid a cold war with China? Find out the answers to these and other questions as we look ahead to 2022. Don't wait to listen to this prescient conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: November 9, 2022 The midterms turned out exceptionally well for Democrats and in the process David, Simon, and Tara's analysis from last week was vindicated! The team reconvenes with Tom Bonier of TargetSmart to talk about the races that have already been called and the vote that is still left outstanding. What are the key takeaways from last night? Is this a victory for Democrats or just better than expectations? Is GenZ the most important generation politically now? Find out in this thoughtful discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 24, 2022 In the late hours of Wednesday, Vladimir Putin began a war of choice in Ukraine. On Thursday, President Biden detailed a variety of harsh sanctions that the United States, our allies, and partners will place upon Russia for his actions. To make sense of these developments, David Rothkopf spoke with David Sanger of the New York Times, Andrea Kendall-Taylor of the Center for a New American Security, and Joe Cirincione of the Quincy Institute. What comes next for Ukraine? Is Putin a rational actor? What more can the United States do to push back? All these questions and more answered on this episode. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: March 17, 2022 As Putin's war of choice in Ukraine continues, Russia is seeing major impacts domestically. The value of the Ruble dropped significantly following the invasion, Putin has cracked down on independent journalism, and sanctions are crippling the economy. To talk about the view from Moscow and the impact the war has had on Russians, David Rothkopf talked with Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine and Jill Dougherty of Georgetown University. How is the war viewed in Russia? What impact will Putin's recent speech have? Do the protests in Russia matter? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: March 15, 2022 The war in Ukraine is moving into its third week and President Biden is headed to Europe for a meeting with NATO next week. David Rothkopf talks with David Sanger of the New York Times and Dmitri Alperovitch of the Silverado Policy Accelerator about the current state of the conflict and the potential path forward. Is China going to get involved? Why has Putin not used cyber against the West yet? What will come of Biden's meeting with other NATO heads of state? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions on this insightful episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: August 11, 2022 A search was carried out of Mar-a-Lago this week and it has upended the usually sleepy August in Washington. To talk about the search, Trump's pleading the fifth, and a variety of other developments David and Kavita are joined by EJ Dionne and Max Boot both of the Washington Post. Is the GOP now fully Trumpified? How much legal jeopardy is Trump in at this point? Are Biden's recent legislative wins going to have any impact on the country's perception of him? Find out in this wide-ranging episode. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: December 23, 2022 As the year comes to a close, Grant and Chris take a step back from the daily news cycle to talk about what surprised them this year. The Zero-COVID policy in China, the rotating door at 10 Downing Street, and much more as well as a peak behind the curtain about the media industry. Thank you for listening to us through this year and we always look forward to your feedback so please email us at podcasts@thedsrnetwork.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: December 22, 2022 From a year that began with January 6th to the American Rescue Plan, Build Back Better, and Beyond, 2021 has been an especially vital year for American democracy, health, and economic renewal. The review the year in politics and advise the Biden administration as to what should come next, DSR Host David Rothkopf spoke with Jennifer Rubin and E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post. Is there any hope that voting rights and vote counting will be secured in the coming year? What can Democrats do to hold onto their majorities in Congress? How should the Biden administration adjust moving forward? Find out the answers to these and other questions as we look back on politics in 2021. Don’t miss this vital conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of the year offers a variety of special treats. For DSR listeners it means looking back on the politics of 2022 with David Rothkopf, Norm Ornstein, and David Corn. They discuss the work of the January 6th committee, the successes of a Democratic Congress, and much more. Members of the DSR Network get access to a bonus conversation with David, Simon Rosenberg, and Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) about the war in Ukraine and the coming battles with a Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Join us for the informative conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden is halfway through his Presidency and to look back on the good and bad of the last two years, David Rothkopf talks with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Stephen Walt from the Harvard Kennedy School. What were the President's missteps and successes? What issues are mostly missed by the media? What are we hoping for in 2023 and beyond? Find out during this thought-provoking episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protests following the death of Masha Amini continue to put pressure on Iran. Grant and Zoe talk with Sara Haghdoosti of Win Without War about the protests, what America can do to help, and how literature can cross boundaries. For our final segment Zoe talks about Topdog/Underdog, Sara gives a shout out to Bluey, and Grant talks about border clashes between China and India.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: December 20, 2021 From January 6th to the Democracy Summit, 2021 has been an eventful year fore foreign policy and national security. To throughly review the year, adjudicate President Biden's performance, and discuss what you might have missed, DSR host David Rothkopf talked with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and David Sanger of the New York Times. What will historians write about 2021 in 2201? How did Biden's first year in office impact the great foreign policy issues of our moment? What did we not focus on enough this year? Find out the answers to these and other questions as we look back on 2021. Don't miss this thoughtful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has made many re-evaluate the role of social media and new media. As people who work primarily in and around social and new media, David, Tara, and Simon talk about how Democrats need to step up and take on these challenges. How should we engage on social media? Do Progressives need to build their own media ecosystem? What can we learn from Republicans? Find out on this thought provoking conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit is underway and it poses a series of questions about Africa itself and great power competition with China. David works through those questions with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, and David Sanger of the New York Times. Is the time to invest in Africa now? How has America's military-industrial complex warped our foreign policy? Are we being too hawkish on China? Our regulars discuss these and other issues during this striking conversation. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSR Network Podcast: The Secret Life of Cookies Subscribe now on your podcast player of choice so that you never miss another episode! Marissa’s guest is the brilliant and marvelous Dahlia Lithwick, senior legal correspondent for Slate, host of the Amicus podcast and author of the must-read Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America. While making the famous Persian rice dish tahdig, the two discuss the most recent threats to democracy and yet still remain full of hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: October 1, 2018 The political furor around the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court may seem like pure domestic US politics, but the implications for America’s role in the world are serious. Not only does the chaos in the US symptom send a disconcerting message to those who once emulated us and an inviting one to our enemies, but the politics behind the nomination hint at bigger issues to come. America is growing more divided between less populated, less diverse “red” states that are disproportionately empowered by the US Constitution and the more diverse, less xenophobic, more urban “blue” states. According to Rosa Brooks of our panel, the last time our structural imbalances were this great we had a civil war. Are we on the precipice of greater unrest? Rosa is joined by Kori Schake of IISS and Evelyn Farkas of the Atlantic Council for a discussion on this, America’s soft power of attraction…and the sweet and surprising attraction between Donald Trump and, his new love, Kim Jong-Un. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court is back in session and taking on a number of hot button issues this session. To break down the latest episode, David sits down with Dahlia Lithwick of Slate. How likely is the Supreme Court to side with those pushing the Independent State Legislature doctrine? How much do our hopes hinge on Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh? Is masterpiece cakeshop coming back from the dead? Find out during this timely discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we march towards the end of the year, David talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University and Ed Luce of the Financial Times talks about what to expect over the next two years. Will Trump get indicted? Will Biden run again? How bad will a Republican-led House of Representatives be? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita discuss what remains on the agenda for the lame duck Congress including issues like the debt limit and the looming threat of a railroad strike. Members of the DSR Network get access to a bonus conversation about the respect for marriage act and World AIDS day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: March 3, 2022 Senator Chris Murphy is an outspoken progressive leader on foreign policy and has been a passionate supporter of Ukraine. Dr. Kavita Patel sat down with Senator Murphy to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and how America's adversaries and allies are viewing the conflict around the world. They also discuss the fight against COVID-19 and the fight for gun control. How should the U.S. approach a hesitant India on Russia sanctions? What is the next step for American policy towards COVID-19? Will anything ever get down to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country? Find out on this wide-ranging episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the midterms results in the rearview mirror (at least in the house), Simon sits down with Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) to talk about what they mean for Congress moving forward. How will a GOP-led house change things? Will a Speaker McCarthy push through support for Ukraine? How important is a unified Democratic party in the minority? Find out the answers to these and other questions during this thoughtful conversation. Members get a brief conversation between Simon, Tara, and producer Grant Haver about what Democrats can do while in the minority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming out of Thanksgiving and the midterms, David talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress about what the next two years of America's foreign policy will look like. How should America approach a new Bibi government in Israel and the broader Middle East? Is Biden's China policy on the right track? What should we expect to come of the war in Ukraine? Find out the answer to these and other core question during this insightful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Malaysia’s election uncertainty drags out as party dithers Turkey strikes Kurdish militants a week after Istanbul blast Argentina: 'Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo' co-founder dies Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia World Cup 2022: Iran's Ehsan Hajsafi speaks out over conditions in his home country Two prominent Iranian actresses arrested - state media Iran: Rights groups warn of crackdown in Kurdish Mahabad Iran protests continue to rage on streets as officials renew threats Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests Are 15,000 Iranian Protesters Going To Be 'Mass Executed'? US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over crackdown on protests Texas woman pleads guilty to smuggling spider monkey in 'beer' box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: November 22, 2017 What are Deep State Radio nerds thankful for this Thanksgiving? We poll our experts and we get just the responses you would expect. One said he is thankful we have not had a nuclear war with North Korea...yet. Of course, many said they were grateful for Robert Mueller. And while others mentioned being grateful for all the faceless bureaucrats of the Deep State themselves...almost all of our experts showed a lot of love all our Deep State Radio nerds. Break out the box wine, pop a ear bud into your ear, and covertly listen along instead of having to endure your crackpot relatives around the Thanksgiving table. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us down here in the third sub-basement of the Ministry of Snark to all of you out there living the Twilight Zone reality that has become our daily lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan proved to be not only a blue wall during the midterms but an example for others to follow. David talks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about her work protecting and expanding the franchise as well as the bell weather nature of Michigan. Members of The DSR Network get to go deeper on these issues as Tara McGowan has a conversation with Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06). Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices