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The DSR Network
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Episodes
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American Psychosis: A conversation with David Corn
Has the Republican party always been like this or is Trump an aborreation? That is the core question in the new book by David Corn "American Psychosis: A…
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Servants of the Damned: a conversation with David Enrich
The lawyers around Donald Trump have helped him carry out his corruption for years. David Enrich gets to the bottom of this in his new book "Servants of the…
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Is Having a Monarch One Way to Avoid Having a Trump?
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was today. To talk about her life, legacy, and the impact of her reign of international relations David Rothkopf talks with Rosa…
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How the Democrats Can Win in November
There are 56 days until the midterm election. To analyze the state of the race, David Rothkopf spoke with Simon Rosenberg of NDN. Do the Democrats have a…
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The Hole Putin Dug Himself Into
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…
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After Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died earlier today at the age of 96. She reigned over the United Kingdom and the broader commonwealth for more than 70…
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Britain Has a New PM: In Search of a Silver Lining
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…
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Thank You For Your Servitude: a conversation with Mark Leibovich
Trump treats Republican elected officials poorly and yet they refuse to stand up to him. Chronicling this tortuous relationship is Mark Leibovich in his new…
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Trump's War on the Intelligence Community
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…
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FEED DROP: Words Matter - Views from the Road: Liz Cheney, John Fetterman...
This week DSR is taking a break but we hope you enjoy one of the latest shows on the DSR Network. Words Matter with Norm Ornstein and Dr. Kavita Patel Each…
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The Destructionists: a conversation with Dana Milbank
There seems to be no end in sight for the GOP's movement towards radicalism but where did it start? That is the core question of Dana Milbank's new book "The…
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Slava Ukraini!: Special Ukrainian Independence Day Edition of DSR
With Ukraine's Independence Day on the horizon, David talks with Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown University; Ed Luce of the Financial Times; and Doug Lute…
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The Wheels of Justice May Turn Slowly But There Sure are a Lot of Them Spinning Right Now
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…
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America's Great Power Opportunity: A Conversation with Ali Wyne
China and Russia are dominating the conversation in Washington but what does "great power competition" actually mean? That is a core question of Ali Wyne's new…
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BDE or LDE? What’s Behind Trump’s Attempted Theft of Classified Documents?
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…
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What's it Going to Take to Stop the Fascists
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…
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Ukraine Approaches a Turning Point: The Biden Administration Offers More Support for Zelensky
The war in Ukraine has been going on for almost six months. To get the latest news about the war and predictions about what comes next, David Rothkopf spoke…
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Summer Weather Forecast: Trump Investigations Heating Up On Many Fronts
Since the last January 6th hearing, we have learned a significant amount about the events around January 6th. To discuss these updates, David and Kavita Patel…
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Pelosi in Taiwan: Is the US-China Relationship Nearing a New Major Crisis?
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…
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Where Should the Jan 6 Prosecutors Look Next?
Olivia Troye was a senior advisor to Vice President Mike Pence. She was an early voice speaking out against Trump Administration abuses. She has attended many…
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Special Deep State Radio Fifth Anniversary Extravaganza
Deep State Radio turned five this year! To celebrate we got the band back together. So this week David Rothkopf spoke with Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce, David Sanger…
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Garland has no Choice but to Indict
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…
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Joe Biden's Surprisingly Successful Mideast Trip
President Biden just returned from the Middle East but how successful was the trip? David breaks down the trip with Kim Ghattas of the Atlantic, David Sanger…
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DSR Summer Twofer: Biden's in the Mideast but Where's Merrick Garland?
This week the January 6th committee held another public hearing. David sits down with Ryan Goodman of NYU and Greg Sargent of the Washington Post to discuss…
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Do BoJo's Downfall & Trump's Troubles Signal the Global Populist Wave is Breaking?
Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader and has an end date set for his time in 10 Downing Street. David Rothkopf talks with Clive Priddle of…
The DSR NetworkNext Steps in Making the Case Against Donald Trump
The January 6th committee has come a long way but what comes next? David Rothkopf talks with Barb McQuade of Michigan Law and Steve Vladeck of the University…
The DSR NetworkAin’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues
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…
The DSR NetworkDon't Stick Fireworks Up Your Butt
Before heading off to celebrate July 4th, David, Kavita, Chris Cotnoir, and Grant Haver talk about a very busy work in domestic policy. The Supreme Court…
The DSR NetworkShowstopper
Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony in front of the January 6th committee was explosive. David breaks down all of the new facts we learned about the President and…
The DSR NetworkWarning: Weak Sauce Ahead
Earlier today, the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 to limit the ability of state and local governments to restrict guns outside the home. When asked about the…
The DSR NetworkThe Trial of Donald J. Trump
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Revolutionary Act of Telling it Like it is About January 6th
The January 6th committee hearings have unearthed significant new facts around the coup attempt. David Rothkopf unpacks the latest news from the hearing with…
The DSR NetworkDemocracy vs. Inflation
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…
The DSR NetworkA Life or Death Moment in the History of US Democracy
On Thursday, the January 6th committee held its first televised committee hearing in more than a year. The hearing brought to light many new revelations about…
The DSR NetworkThe Power of Crisis: A Conversation with Ian Bremmer
Global Health Emergencies, Transformative Climate Change, and the AI revolution are all staring the world in the face but global leadership seems nowhere to be…
The DSR NetworkPutin Should Have Stuck to the Spy Game
The war in Ukraine has moved beyond the 100 day mark and the media has begun to lose interest. However, the conflict is far from done. David Rothkopf talks…
The DSR NetworkIs America’s System of Justice Broken?
We are a week away from the first public hearing of the January 6th committee in almost a year and the Supreme Court is about to finalize rulings on a variety…
The DSR NetworkUkraine on the Razor's Edge
Europe is banning Russian Oil, mostly, and Ukraine has battled Russia to a standstill. David Rothkopf talks with Angela Stent of Georgetown, David Sanger of…
The DSR NetworkHow to Cure America’s Gun Disease
Yet another mass shooting has taken place in the United States and this time it was at an elementary school. Yet, the government continues to do nothing. In…
The DSR NetworkThe Great Experiment: A Conversation with Yascha Mounk
The United States seems at a breaking point. Election denialists, conspiracy theories, and extreme partisanship are straining the American institutions. Yascha…
The DSR NetworkBiden's Successful Asia Trip is Over: What Next?
President Biden is in Asia to coordinate with allies in the Quad and he also may have put the end to strategic ambiguity with regards to Taiwan. In this…
The DSR NetworkFEED DROP: Next in Foreign Policy "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena with Katie Howland"
Check out the newest podcast on The DSR Network focused on uplifting the voices of young and diverse national security and foreign policy expert as well as…
The DSR NetworkDon't Look Now, the Democrats Can Win in November--Here's How
There is a significant amount of doom and gloom in the air when it comes to Democrats chances in the midterms; inflation, baby formula shortages, the latest…
The DSR NetworkFreezing Order: A Conversation with Bill Browder
Bill Browder has been on a crusade against corruption in Russia since before he was labeled a "threat to national security" by Putin's regime. In his latest…
The DSR NetworkImagining the World Without Putin
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…
The DSR NetworkThe Supreme Court in Crisis
Leaks from the Court, protests outside of the homes of Justices, and the political maelstrom generated for turning back the clock on reproductive rights has…
The DSR NetworkOvercoming Trumpery: A Conversation with Norm Eisen
In his latest book, "Overcoming Trumpery: How to Restore Ethics, the Rule of Law, and Democracy Norm Eisen", Norm Eisen lays out the unique characteristics…
The DSR NetworkIf Ukraine is a War of Attrition, Who is Attriting Whom?
Victory Day in Russia came and went without a Russian escalation of the war in Ukraine. However, that does not mean that the war is not continuing to grind…
The DSR NetworkThe End of a Woman's Right to Choose: Part II, Constitutional and Legal Consequences
On Monday, Politico released a draft version of a decision written by Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe V. Wade. The leak of a draft decision is…
The DSR NetworkThe End of a Woman's Right to Choose: Part I, Health and Political Consequences
On Monday, Politico released a draft version of a decision written by Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe V. Wade. This monumental step, which has…
The DSR NetworkThe Doomsday Episode
While the news may have moved on, are we stumbling towards Doomsday in Ukraine? David Rothkopf speaks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Ed Luce of the…
The DSR NetworkWhy are the Douchebags in Charge?
Elon Musk has entered an agreement to buy Twitter and has vowed to make it more focused on freedom of speech. However, he is far from the only billionaire…
The DSR NetworkShould We Be Headed For The Bunker?
The war in Ukraine continues to grind on, will anything change the current balance on the ground? Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University discusses with Max Boot…
The DSR NetworkWhat if Putin Uses a Nuke?
With the war in Ukraine going so poorly for Putin, could he be tempted to use nuclear weapons? David Rothkopf explores this question and how the West should…
The DSR NetworkWho's Winning the Money War with Russia: A Conversation with Jay Newman
The United States and our partners around the world have been turning the screws on Russia financially and Russians are doing everything they can to avoid the…
The DSR NetworkThe Lessons of Ukraine So Far...for What Happens Next in Ukraine and Beyond
This week, David Rothkopf and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University are joined by Peter W. Singer of New America and Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine to…
The DSR NetworkIs COVID Becoming an Epidemic of the Poor and the Stupid?
Americans may be done with COVID but COVID is not yet done with us. David Rothkopf talks with Kavita Patel, formerly of the Obama Administration, and Pulitzer…
The DSR Network100% Democracy: A Conversation with E.J. Dionne
Democracy is in danger in the United States, could universal voting be the cure? That is the question at the root of E.J. Dionne and Miles Rapoport's new book…
The DSR NetworkPutin's Colossal Blunder
The Russians are attempting to consolidate their gains in the eastern half of Ukraine and Sweden and Finland are heavily considering whether to join NATO…
The DSR NetworkThe Devil Never Sleeps: A Conversation About Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters with Juliette Kayyem
There have never been more ways for the world to be destroyed; nuclear warfare, pandemic, climate change, cyber attacks, and much more. Emergency Response…