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The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for Thursday, October 26, 2023: Putin Weighs In on Israel, New House Speaker Elected
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…
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The Rupture: Could Tensions Over the Conduct of the Gaza War Ultimately Lead to a Break in the US-Israel Relationship?
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…
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The DSR Daily for October 25, 2023: Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty, Israeli Officials Call for UN Secretary-General's Resignation
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…
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Can Our Broken Congress Manage a Middle East on Fire?
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 24, 2023: Top Chinese General Dismissed, Hamas Releases Two Hostages
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Road to COP 28: Cautious Optimism on Climate and COP 28
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…
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DSR Spy Show: Can Hamas be Eradicated? Counter-terror Strategies for the Current Crisis
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for Monday, October 23, 2023: More Airstrikes in Gaza, Trouble in the China Sea
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…
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From the Silo - The Road to COP 28: Episode 2
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 DSR NetworkFrom the Archive - The Road to COP 28: Episode 1
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…
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WAGD Radio: Russian Nuclear Moves and a New Era of Nuclear Danger?
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…
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Exclusive Interview with Senator Chris Murphy on the Situation in the Middle East
Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee subcommittee on the Middle East. In this exclusive one-on-one conversation…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 20: President Biden Gives Oval Office Address, Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter - So Close and Yet So Far: The Search for a Speaker
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 19, 2023: Jordan Loses Second Speaker Vote, Deal Struck for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
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…
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What's Next After Biden's Trip to Israel?
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…
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The DSR Daily for October 18: Explosion at Gaza Hospital, Jim Jordan Loses First Round of Voting
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…
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The DSR Daily for October 17, 2023: Ukraine Deploys ATACMS, Biden to Visit Israel
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…
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DSR Spy Show: Intelligence Failure or Leadership Failure: The IC Perspective on the Israel-Gaza Crisis
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…
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The DSR Daily for October 16, 2023: A Potential Biden Visit to Israel, Polish Election Shake-Up, and More.
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…
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From the Silo: Political Potpourri - Biden's Messaging Problem, Abortion in Idaho
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…
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From the Archive: The Cracking Sounds You Hear in the Old US-Israel Relationship
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…
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Unexpected Consequences of the Current Israel-Hamas Crisis
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…
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WAGD Radio - A Recipe for Disaster: Escalation Scenarios for the Middle East
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 13, 2023: Israel Orders Evacuation of Civilians in Gaza City
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: A Little Bit of Everything with Laurie Garrett
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 12, 2023: Blinken Visits Israel, Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine
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…
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Israel and Hamas: Where Do We Go From Here?
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Road to COP 28 Episode 4: Green Growth Part 2
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 11, 2023: Israel Continues to Pound Gaza, Zelensky’s Surprise Visit to Brussels
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 10, 2023: Israel’s Relentless Airstrikes, Trump Civil Trial Continues
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…
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DSR Spy Show: Insights into the Israel-Gaza Crisis and More from Adm. Sandy Winnefeld
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…
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The Dangers of a US Blank Check for Israel
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…
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From the Silo: Seeking a Speaker
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…
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From the Archive: How Dangerous is this Supreme Court?
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…
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WAGD Radio: A Unsettling Conversation with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: The Speaker Has Left the Building
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 6, 2023: The US Shoots Down a Turkish Drone Over Syria
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…
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Litman and McQuade Seek to Unravel the Tangled Legal Web Woven by Trump & His Lawyers
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Road to COP 28 Episode 3: Green Growth Part 1
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 5, 2023: Poland’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections, What’s Next for the US House of Representatives
The three-hundred seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western…
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When Does the Ukraine Aid Debate Become a Crisis?
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 4, 2023: Kevin McCarthy Out As House Speaker
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…
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Dr. Michael Mann: Our Fragile Moment
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…
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DSR Spy Show - Stranger than Fiction: What Do CIA Books Tell You About the Real CIA
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for October 2, 2023: Donald Trump to Appear in Court Today, Biden Vows Support for Ukraine
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…
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From the Silo: Barbara McQuade, the January 6 Hearings and How to Get Mark Meadows to Talk
Original Air Date: July 23, 2022 This week features University of Michigan law professor, co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast and MSNBC legal analysis…
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From the Archive: Democracy vs Inflation
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…
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WAGD Radio: Nuclear 3 Dimensional Checkers in the Middle East
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…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter - R.I.P GOP: A Political Party is a Terrible Thing to Waste
The Republican Party is falling apart before our very eyes. Between the anarchic second presidential debate and the impending threat of a destructive…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for September 29th: Explosion in Pakistan Kills 50
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…
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Guess What? The Good Guys are Winning (But Don't Get Complacent)
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for September 28th: Second Republican Debate and a Government Shutdown Looms
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Road to COP 28: Episode 2
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…
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Did General Mark Milley Go Too Far In His Public Critiques of Donald Trump?
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for September 27th: The Mass Exodus in Nagorno-Karabakh Continues
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…
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Heather Richardson: Democracy Awakening
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for September 26th: An Explosion Rocks Fuel Depot in Nagorno-Karabakh Killing 20
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…
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DSR Spy Show: How the Intelligence Community Can Be Smarter
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…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for September 25th: Taliban weighs Mass Surveillance
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…