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How Democrats Can Win (and Save Democracy) in 2024
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for January 5 - Trump Received Millions from Foreign Governments as President, Israel Outlines New Phase of War
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter - Political Prognostications for the New Year
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…
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Is There Any Way to Get Bibi to Go?
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for January 4 - Donald Trump Asks for Supreme Court Intervention in Colorado Case, Ukraine and Russia Engage in Prisoner Swap
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for January 3: Harvard President Resigns, Hamas Leader Killed in Beirut
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…
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DSR Spy Show - Ukraine in 2024: What to Watch For
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for January 2: Deadly Earthquake Hits Japan, Israeli High Court Strikes Down Judicial Overhaul
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…
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FTA - How Democrats Can Not Only Win in 2024, But Win Big
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…
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From the Silo - Words Matter - So Close and Yet So Far: The Search for a Speaker
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…
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FTA - The Dangers of a US Blank Check for Israel
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…
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From the Silo - The Death of Yevgeny Prigozhin: A Foreign Office Special Episode
Original Air Date: August 26. 2023 On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist…
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From the Silo - Words Matter: Breaking Down the January 6 Indictment
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…
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From the Archive - A Momentous Week for SCOTUS: Is It a Warning of Worse Things to Come?
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…
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From the Archive - Special Episode of Deep State Radio: Trump Indicted
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…
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From the Archive - Balloonacy: The US Military Triggers a Deflationary Spiral
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…
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From the Archive - The Secret to Military Success is Picking the Right Enemy - An Upbeat Outlook on the Next Phases of the War in Ukraine
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…
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From the Archive - The Prognosis for American Democracy - Dare We Be Optimistic?
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…
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WAGD Radio - The Year Ahead (and the Year Just Past) in AI
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 DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 22: Mass Shooting Shocks Prague, US To Issue New Sanctions on Russia
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…
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Donald Trump's Legal Dance Card is Full for 2024...Or Is It?
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 21: US and China Top Military Officials Meet, Egypt Tries to Broker Gaza Ceasefire
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…
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The DSR Gang Looks Ahead to 2024
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 20: Trump Disqualified from Colorado Primary Ballot, Macron Compromises with the Far-Right
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 19: Houthis ‘will not stop’ Red Sea Attacks, Pope Francis Approves Blessings of Same-Sex Couples
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…
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DSR Spy Show: Why Congressional Foot-dragging on Providing Ukraine Aid is So Dangerous
Congressional Republicans have been using Ukraine aid as a political football - to the delight of the Kremlin. Ambassador Bill Taylor and Michael Weiss join…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 18: Rudy Giuliani to Pay $148 Million, Biden Admin Frustrated by Polls
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…
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FTS: On Ukraine's Military Adaptability
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…
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FTA: A Look Back at the World in 2021
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: 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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WAGD: It's Much Easier Than You Think for a Lunatic President to Blow Up the World
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 15: Congress Passes Defense Budget, Hungary Blocks Ukraine Aid
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…
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Yes, Virginia, There is a SustainaClaus: Reflections on COP 28
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 14: Supreme Court to Decide on Abortion Drug, House Votes to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry
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…
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A Look Back at 2023
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!…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 13: Biden Gives Warning to Netanyahu, Nations Reach Deal at COP28
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…
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A Conversation with Jake Sullivan
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…
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DSR Spy Show: Grappling with the Next Phase of the Effort to Win the Release of Israeli Hostages in Gaza
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 11: University President Resigns Over Congressional Testimony, FDA Approves First CRISPR Treatment
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…
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FTS: The Road to COP 28: The Role of Media and Entertainment Industry in Combating Climate Change Part 2
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…
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FTA: The Road to COP 28: The Role of Media and Entertainment Industry in Combating Climate Change Part 1
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…
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WAGD Radio: Peering Through the Nuclear Doom and Gloom
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: The Fight for Abortion in Texas and Senate Skullduggery
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…
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Truth, Lies, Hate & Social Media: How Leaders Should Lead in This Complex, Often Toxic Political Moment
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for Friday, December 8, 2023: Dictators, Hunter Biden and the Latest in Gaza
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 7: Kevin McCarthy Announces Retirement, Three Killed in Nevada Shooting
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…
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Before We Can Figure Out the "Day After" in Gaza, We Need to Figure Out What Happens Next Month
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 6: Senate News Roundup, US Announces Visa Bans Over West Bank Violence
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 5: Israeli Forces Storm Khan Younis, Liz Cheney Weighs Presidential Bid
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…
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DSR Spy Show: Imagining a Future Without Nukes
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 4: White House Warns Ukraine Funding in Peril, Netanyahu Corruption Trial Resumes
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…
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FTS: Justice is Being Served
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…
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FTA - Master of the Game: A Conversation with Marin Indyk
Original Air Date: December 1, 2021 Martin Indyk, distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, former Ambassador of the United States to Israel…
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WAGD Radio: Imagine a Military Targeting Bot with the Instincts of Henry Kissinger
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 DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for December 1: Reports Say Israel Received Intelligence on Hamas Attack in Advance, George Santos’s Expulsion Vote Looms
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…
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Give Your Kids The Gift of Democracy This Holiday Season
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Road to COP 28: The Global Stocktake and its Implications Part 2
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for Thursday, November 30, 2023: Henry Kissinger Dies at Age 100
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…
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How Do You Reverse Engineer an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Settlement?
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Road to COP 28: The Global Stocktake and its Implications Part 1
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…