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Reasons We’re Thankful for Our Next President
There’s a silver lining to every cloud, and in the spirit of this season of thankfulness, we’re expressing our gratitude for our next president. No, really! Ed…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: The Next Four Years: Global AI at a Turning Point
The effort to reign in and responsibly develop AI isn’t a national issue, it’s a global one. With a new US administration, the next four years will be critical…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 27: Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the ceasefire reached between Hezbollah and Israel, Mexico’s proposed retaliation for Trump’s tariffs, two new…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Eruption of Rage at NYT Offers Unnerving Hint of What’s Coming
This week, Donald Trump erupted in fury at The New York Times. He appeared triggered by a story about a Trump aide named Natalie Harp, who serves as his…
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Where Does the Business Community Come Out on Trump 2.0?
With the second Trump administration just around the corner, how is the business community reacting? What are the perceptions of Trump’s policies and promises…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Is America Still the Bright, Shining City on the Hill?
On today’s podcast, CIA veteran Ed Bogan joins @mpolymer to ponder the US intelligence community in a Trump 2.0. How do we separate signal vs noise on the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 26: Trump Promises Canada/Mexico Tariffs
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Trump’s promises of a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, Jack Smith dropping all federal charges against Donald Trump…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Why Did Trump Win? James Carville Has Discovered an Unsettling Answer.
As Democrats sift through the wreckage left behind by Donald Trump’s victory, it’s become clear the party needs a major rebuilding effort with the working…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 25: Hezbollah and Israel Trade Blows
On the DSR Daily for Monday, November 25th, we break down Hezbollah’s missile attack on Israel, shocking results from Romania’s presidential election, a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Allies Rage at Each Other as His Latest Nutball Pick Roils MAGA
Donald Trump’s top allies are already at war with each other over the transition, according to The Washington Post. Meanwhile, Trump just tapped anti-Islam…
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FTS: Women in the Intelligence Community: A Frustrating Story of Uneven Progress
Original air date: November 14, 2023 While men have historically dominated the intelligence community, women have gained a significant presence in top…
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FTA: Donald Trump's Legal Dance Card is Full for 2024...Or Is It?
Original air date: December 21, 2023 If you felt inundated by legal news in 2023, prepare for a deluge in 2024. Many of the cases involving Donald Trump will…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Writing Nuclear Doomsday with National Security Correspondent and Author Fred Kaplan
On today’s episode of We’re All Going to Die Radio, Jon is joined by National Security Correspondent and Pulitzer-Price finalist author Fred Kaplan. Fred…
The DSR NetworkWhat Role Should AI Take in the Classroom?
Is the future of education artificial intelligence? What if students used AI not to write their papers for them, but as a genuine extension of their education?…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 22: Gaetz Withdraws from AG Consideration
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s new AG pick, Senator Bob Casey’s defeat in Pennsylvania, the latest proposal from COP29, and more…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Suddenly Goes Weirdly Quiet After Gaetz Mess Triggers MAGA Rage
After Matt Gaetz abruptly withdrew from consideration as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Trump seemed uncharacteristically muted. Intriguingly, he…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Can the Corporate World - and the Rest of Us - Learn a Thing or Two from Spies? with Author and Consultant Jeremy Hurewitz
Corporate security consultant Jeremy Hurewitz (@Selllikeaspy) joins Marc Polymeropoulos (@mpolymer) to discuss his new book "Sell Like a Spy: the Art of…
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Economic Lessons and Implications of Trump’s Victory
It’s no secret that the economy was one of the top issues for voters this election cycle. So now that we’re passing the reins of the world’s largest economy…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 21: ICC Issues Warrants for Israel and Hamas Leaders
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the ICC’s warrants for key leaders of Israel and Hamas, Russia’s use of an ICBM in Ukraine, Democrat efforts to force…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: “Huge Mistake”: GOP Senator’s Surprise Takedown of Trump Draws Blood
This week, Donald Trump confirmed that he will use the military to carry out mass deportations. This prompted a surprisingly sharp response from GOP Senator…
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What Does Trump’s Cabinet Mean for US Policy?
Trump’s Cabinet picks are nearly complete, and our reactions range from scratching our heads to throwing up our hands in despair. But what do these selections…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 20: Trump’s TV Star Cabinet
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s choice of Dr. Oz for his cabinet, Biden approving anti-personnel mines for Ukraine, Republicans targeting…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Big Setback for Trump as GOPers Privately Tell Him: Matt Gaetz Is Done
In a blow to Donald Trump, Politico reports that GOP Senators are privately telling him that Matt Gaetz has little chance of getting confirmed as attorney…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 19: More Accusations Against Matt Gaetz
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover former Rep. Matt Gaetz faces allegations of paying women for sex and travel, the ACLU files a lawsuit against ICE…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry Threat to Bypass Senate Takes a Dark and Disturbing Turn
Donald Trump has angrily put Republicans on notice: He may bypass them with recess appointments to get his personnel picks through in a hurry. In a scary turn…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 18: Biden Allows Ukrainian Strikes inside Russia
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover President Biden allowing Ukrainian strikes on Kursk, Biden’s visit to the Amazon, controversy surrounding Trump’s Defense…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Another Fiasco for Trump as His Pick to Run Pentagon Suddenly Implodes
First came Matt Gaetz. Now The Washington Post is reporting that Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, paid a woman who…
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FTS: Dr. Ornstein's Political Prescriptions for Smart Democrats
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…
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FTA: AI as a Disinformation Game Changer
Original air date: November 2, 2023 Governments worldwide are working to adapt to AI, including Biden’s executive order and a UK summit bringing together…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: From the Election to the End of the World with Joe Cirincione
As the United States is entering a new nuclear age and a new global arms race, what does a second Trump term mean for our national security? What do the plans…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 15: RFK Jr. Tapped for Health and Human Services
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss Trump choosing RFK Jr. for Heath and Human Services, Rand Paul’s plan to kneecap the CISA, the Onion’s hilarious…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Ugly New RFK Stunner Points to Dark, Unsettling Times Ahead
We’re now in Day Two of an extraordinary GOP meltdown over Donald Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Numerous Republican Senators are strongly…
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Can it Get Any Crazier Than This?
Trump’s cabinet picks reach new heights of awfulness. From Matt Gaetz to Elise Stefanik, it’s a veritable who’s who of MAGA sycophants. In a special episode…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Where Do We Go From Here?
Since winning the election, Donald Trump has been quick to cement his new administration and lay the groundwork for his frightening and ludicrous political…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 14: Matt Gaetz, Future Attorney General?
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump tapping Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, John Thune’s selection as the next Majority Leader, Republicans…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Unhinged Rant Announcing Matt Gaetz as AG Signals Chaos Ahead
On Wednesday, Donald Trump unleashed a rambling announcement explaining his choice of Representative Matt Gaetz as attorney general, lying manically about…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 13: Even More Bad Cabinet Nominees
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump’s ever-worsening roster of cabinet picks, Elon and Vivek’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, Newsom’s…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump Voters About to Be Shocked at How Badly He Scammed Them
Donald Trump has picked three anti-immigrant hard-liners for his administration: Stephen Miller will be deputy chief of staff for policy; Tom Homan, his former…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily November 12: Trump’s Cabinet Takes Shape
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Trump’s newest cabinet picks, Ruben Gallego defeating Kari Lake in Arizona, Israel missing humanitarian aid deadline…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry New Threats on Truth Social Take Dark and Revealing Turn
During the campaign, Donald Trump openly advertised that as president, he’ll use the state to retaliate against his enemies in every way he can. Now The New…
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FTS: It's Much Easier Than You Think for a Lunatic President to Blow Up the World
Original air date: December 15, 2023 As if there weren’t enough reasons to worry about a second Trump term, Jon has reminded us of another reason to be afraid…
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FTA: Defeating The Right's Authoritarian Media Machine
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: The 2024 Election and Trump’s Future America
Norm and Kavita are back to share their raw emotions after the election, discuss the grim realities facing the country, and break down the meaning and horrors…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: AI and the Trump Administration: What to Expect
AI policy needs to be a focus of the Trump administration. But will the President-elect be able to rise to the challenge? What does the inclusion of figures…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 8: Trump’s First Cabinet Pick
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down Trump’s choice for Chief of Staff, Biden’s speech following the election, the first engagement with North Korean…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Jeff Bezos’s Shocking Suck-Up Moment with Trump Should Alarm Us All
This week, after Donald Trump won the election, Jeff Bezos issued an extraordinary tweet: He didn’t just congratulate Trump; he also bent over backwards to…
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What Democrats Must Learn from the Election
The election is over, and we lost. Now it’s time to get up off the mat and get back to work. Simon Rosenberg and Tara McGowan join David Rothkopf to break down…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 7: Kamala Concedes
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Kamala Harris’s concession speech, the biggest results from the 2024 election, Jack Smith winding down federal cases…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: A Top Trump Ally Just Revealed the Horrors He’ll Unleash on “Day One”
After Donald Trump won the election, Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, who is becoming a senior figure in MAGA-world, declared on Fox News that he has a big…
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Election 2024 Postmortem
Donald Trump is officially returning to the White House. With the worst case scenario coming to pass, Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce, David Sanger, and David Rothkopf…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 6: Trump Wins
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we react to Donald Trump and the Republicans’ stunning victory over Kamala Harris and the Democrats. Learn more about your ad…
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Harris Campaign Recap: Talking to Voters Outside Her Closing Argument Rally
On this special election night episode of Deep State Radio, Minnah Stein talks to voters outside the Harris event last night in DC. As they wait for Kamala…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 5: Election Day 2024
It’s finally here. On the DSR Daily for Election Day 2024, we cover the main headlines heading into this critical election. Learn more about your ad choices…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Liz Cheney: Women Will Save Us from Unhinged, Hateful Trump—Here’s How
If Donald Trump is going to be defeated, it will probably come down to this: Female voters look poised to vote for Kamala Harris in numbers that we can only…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Election Eve Special - A Discussion with Investigative Journalist Michael Weiss
On the eve of the most consequential election of our lifetime, renowned investigative journalist Michael Weiss (@Michaelweiss) joins Marc (@mpolymer) to…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 4: Merry Election Eve
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover a round-up of election news from the US and around the world, including the possibility of RFK Jr. in a Trump…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Visibly Rattled as Surprise Data Shows Undecideds Move to Harris
Donald Trump’s allies reportedly fear Trump’s recent hate rally might have badly hurt him, and worry their internal polls aren’t getting it right on how shaky…
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FTS: The Inside Story of How Spy Agencies Profile World Leaders
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…
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FTA: It is Time for the Next Phase of U.S. Policy in Israel and Gaza
Original air date: November 1, 2023 As the war in Gaza continues, civilians are paying the price. Meanwhile, President Biden's relationship with Israeli PM…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity - Where Do We Stand? With Steve Kelly
Steve Kelly, former FBI agent and colleague at the Institute for Security and Technology in California, joins Jon to discuss the intersection between AI and…