The DSR Network

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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