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The ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkrainian Navy helps to export Ukrainian WheatCouncil adopts additional €1 billion assistance to UkraineUkraine war: Iran plans to supply Russia with drones, US warnsBoris Johnson set to step down on September 6Mexican president heads to Washington, migration resurgence in focusSouth Africa shocked by bar shootings, police hunt suspectsSri Lanka’s political chaos persists as crisis talks go onJapan bids somber farewell to slain Shinzo Abe, its longest-serving premierSA taxi with 'stolen sheep' seized as fuel runs out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkraine tells residents to leave occupied south due to counter-attack plansUkraine and the Contest of Global StaminaCanada will return key Nord Stream pipeline componentSri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa confirms resignation, PM's office saysJapan's ruling party wins election after Abe assassinationIran enriches to 20% with new centrifuges at fortified siteGeorgians fear their government is sabotaging EU hopesCanada's internet outage caused by 'maintenance'Beyond buffets and slots: Casinos double down on fine art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this weekend’s bonus briefing, DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Akhil Bery,  the Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute, about the crisis in Sri Lanka. How bad is it? How is India reacting to the collapse of the Sri Lankan economy? Is this a sign of a major problems ahead in the developing world? Find out in this fascinating (and brief) conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're relaunching the show with new hosts Norm Ornstein and Kavita Patel. Each week we will talk about the issues facing our country as we head into the midterms and what our leaders are saying and doing about them. We hope you like the show and we'd love to hear your feedback as we continue to shape it moving forward. If you have any comments feel free to send us an email at [email protected] this week's episode, we talk about the first, second, ninth, and tenth amendments and for members we talk about disinformation and Twitter. We ground all of our analysis in the words of the Bill of Rights.Links for your consideration:https://www.heritage.org/firearms/commentary/these-10-examples-defensive-gun-use-underscore-second-amendments-true-purpose  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ninety-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeShinzo Abe, former Japanese leader, dies after being shotExclusive: Ukraine urges Canada not to hand over gas turbine to RussiaUN warns of ‘looming hunger catastrophe’ due to Russian blockadeBrittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drugs chargeBoris Johnson’s resignation: what is going on in UK politics?Brazil could face ‘more severe’ election unrest than the US Capitol riot, official warnsG-20 diplomats struggle for unity on Ukraine, war’s impactMexico accuses ex-president of millions in illegal fundsGeorge Clooney's infamous 'Batman & Robin' suit up for auction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of Texas about the latest on the case against Trump. What more work does the January 6th committee need to accomplish? Will the Fulton County case go anywhere? How should we think justice when the Supreme Court seems so unjust? All the answers to these questions and more during this episode. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkraine raises flag on recaptured island as Russia consolidates gains in eastChina and India Funnel $24 Billion to Putin in Energy SpreeUkraine can’t have NATO-style security guarantees from the West, Germany saysBoris Johnson to stand down as Tory leader after wave of resignationsG20: Russia's war in Ukraine casts shadow over summit in BaliSome 300 inmates on run after suspected Boko Haram raid on Nigeria prisonSuspect in Haiti president’s assassination pleads not guiltyBeijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spacesA Georgia monument, seen by some as satanic, was damaged from a predawn explosion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeFinland, Sweden sign to join NATO but need ratificationRussian separatists seize two foreign ships in MariupolFourth Gazprom-Linked Executive Reported Dead in RussiaBoris Johnson rocked by resignation of top ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid JavidSouth Africa holds funeral for 21 teens who died in tavernMexico leader to end daylight saving, keep “God’s clock”Sri Lanka is ‘bankrupt,’ Prime Minister saysTwitter challenges India order to take down tweets76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about the NATO summit, the topics dominating the domestic conversation, and where we are in the war in Ukraine. What happened at the NATO Summit in Madrid? Why aren't Biden's foreign policy successes breaking through? Will the Ukraine war ever end? Find out during this wide-ranging episode. Don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeAfter losing Luhansk, Ukraine forces gather for defence of DonetskHigh cost of Russia gains in Ukraine could limit new advanceZelenskiy says Ukraine is in talks with Turkey, UN on grain exportsGriner sends letter to President Biden pleading for his helpRwanda, Congo leaders to meet in Angola amid tensionsUS says Israeli shot ‘likely responsible’ for death of Abu AklehChile’s Constitutional Assembly presents proposal for new constitution to Chilean presidentRepublic of Karakalpakstan retains autonomy in UzbekistanMacron braces for tough second term with Cabinet reshuffleJoey Chestnut is chomp champ again in July 4 hot dog contest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this weekend’s bonus briefing, DSR Daily Brief Host Grant Haver talks with Max Hoffman, senior director of National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, about NATO enlargement and Turkey. Why did Turkey drop its objections to Sweden and Finland receiving invitations to join NATO? How is all of this playing at home in Turkey? Is it still Turkey or should we be calling it Türkiye? All these questions and more in less than 15 minutes. Thanks to your support for making these bonus briefs possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're relaunching the show with new hosts Norm Ornstein and Kavita Patel. Each week we will talk about the issues facing our country as we head into the midterms and what our leaders are saying and doing about them. We hope you like the show and we'd love to hear your feedback as we continue to shape it moving forward. If you have any comments feel free to send us an email at [email protected] this week's episode, we talk about the end of a monumental Supreme Court term and the explosive testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson before the January 6th committee. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Justice Barrett, Cassidy Hutchinson, and Kelly Shackelford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodePentagon reviewing proposals for new weapons capabilities for Ukraine's fight against Russia, official saysTrial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area courtUkraine Considering Debt Restructuring Options as Payments LoomTunisian president takes most powers in proposed constitutionTurkey blocks access to Deutsche Welle and Voice of AmericaXi Jinping crushed Hong Kong’s opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked ‘beginning of true democracy’Ecuador government, Indigenous activists reach deal to end protestsNorth Korea claims Covid arrived on 'alien things' near borderAbandoned Burger King found behind wall at Delaware mall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 taking away the right to choose and limiting the powers of the EPA; Cassidy Hutchinson's gamechaning testimony; and the continued threat posed to Democracy. What will we be talking about during our respective barbeques? How concerned should we be about the future of this Supreme Court? Should Kamala Harris be the President in 2024? Find out during this exciting episode. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeRussian forces withdraw from Ukraine’s Snake IslandUK to provide another 1 bln pounds of military support to UkraineExclusive: EU nears compromise deal to defuse standoff with Russia over KaliningradIsrael’s Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Another ElectionChina's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversaryParis trial: Salah Abdeslam guilty as historic trial endsMigrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better livesMarcos takes helm in Philippines, silent on father’s abusesPoisonous bite leads German police to farm with 110 snakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeTurkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bidBiden and NATO leaders prepare to beef up alliance forces and set the stage for Finland and Sweden to join their ranksRussia publishes Pentagon coordinates, says Western satellites 'work for our enemy'Trump sought to lead armed mob to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide saysColombia truth commission gives scathing report on civil war​​India: Tensions high in Udaipur after killing of Hindu manEU countries reach climate crisis deal after late-night talksEthiopian and Sudanese troops clash in al-FashagaAnimal control officers rescue skunk with head stuck in beer can Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Mark Meadows in the lead up to January 6th with Harry Litman of the Talking Feds Podcast, Dahlia Lithwick of Slate, and Norm Ornstein of the Words Matter Podcast. What was the most damning fact that Hutchinson brought to light? Will the testimony change anything? Is Trump finally in the sights of the Department of Justice? Find out during this far reaching episode. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeTurkey's Baykar to donate three UAVs to Ukraine after crowdfunding campaignRussian hackers attack Lithuania over Kaliningrad sanctionsRussian airstrike hits busy shopping mall in central Ukraine, sparking fears of mass casualtiesUS officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild tiesBiden aims at China in new illegal fishing policy frameworkJordan: Several killed by toxic gas leak at Aqaba portNicola Sturgeon to announce second Scottish independence vote, defying WestminsterNon-essential petrol sales halted for two weeks in Sri LankaFireworks shoot from truck that caught fire on New Jersey highway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeRussia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1998 – reportsRussia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missilesRussia steps up missile strikes on Ukraine as G7 leaders gatherG-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prep new aid for UkraineG7 summit: Leaders detail $600bn plan to rival China's Belt and Road initiativeUkraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian goldIran launches rocket into space as nuclear talks to resumeDetained LGBTQ activists in Istanbul Pride being releasedNigerian senator and wife charged with plotting to get child to UK to harvest organsColombia: 4 killed as bullfight stand collapses, hundreds injuredJapan urges 37 million people to switch off lightsAmazon’s Alexa could soon mimic voice of dead relatives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling making it easier to carry a firearm in public, which broke during the taping of this episode. And since we taped, Roe versus Wade was officially overturned. Norm Ornstein and Dr. Kavita Patel try to make sense of it all on the latest episode of Words Matter.Clips Referenced in the Showhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/102574603/record-searchlight/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkraine Is Withdrawing From SievierodonetskUkraine's President Zelensky "grateful" to US for additional $450m in military aidE.U. leaders make Ukraine a candidate for membershipSenate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill, Breaking a Decades-Long ImpasseSupreme Court finds N.Y. law violates right to carry guns outside home5 takeaways from the fifth day of January 6 hearingsSurvivors struggle for food and shelter amidst cholera fearsWHO weighs declaring monkeypox a global emergency as European cases surgeiPhone returned to owner after 10 months underwater in British river Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 decision, President Biden said, “I think it’s a bad decision, I’m disappointed.” Our panel consisting of Norm Ornstein, Dr. Kavita Patel and host, David Rothkopf called Biden's response, "weak sauce." They discuss this decision, another ruling by the Supreme Court limiting the ability to enforce Miranda Rights and what all this could mean for the 2022 midterms and beyond on the latest episode of Deep State Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighty-third episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the PodcastEuropean leaders are meeting today to decide on granting Ukraine E.U. candidate status.Ukraine faces an urgent dilemma in Luhansk: take on Russia's huge firepower or tactically withdrawUkraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky saysJan. 6 probe expands with fresh subpoenas in multiple statesRescuers Search for Survivors After Earthquake Kills 1,000, Officials SayRand Paul vows to introduce amendments to gun safety billUN expert calls for Myanmar action as death toll tops 2,000Swedish man throws washing machine more than 14 feet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 latest testimony from the January 6th hearings with a particular focus on whether or not there has been enough evidence to bring charges against the former president as well as whether the Attorney General would even consider taking the case. You can read Ed Luce's piece on the subject in in the Financial Times as a primer for this episode. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eighty-Second Episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories cited in the podcast:The arrival of Western weapons begins to reshape the battle off Ukraine’s coast.Russia threatens Lithuania for enforcing E.U. sanctions on KaliningradUkraine may have endured its worst week since the fall of MariupolBiden will call for 3-month suspension of gas taxBipartisan Gun Bill Clears Initial Vote in SenateAfghan earthquake: 1,000 people killed and 1,500 wounded, official saysTrump’s pressure drew violence, threats to local officials, committee shows59 marshmallows catapulted into Idaho man's mouth in one minute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.Stories cited in the podcast:After a Pivotal Period in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Predict the War’s PathKyiv warns of renewed Kharkiv offensiveRussia Signals Harsh Sentences for Captured AmericansMacron to meet rival parties after losing majorityColombia's new president aims to reset relations with USJanuary 6th Hearings Set to ResumeIsrael’s Government Collapses, Setting Up 5th Election in 3 YearsLinkedIn Launches Initial Rollout of its New ‘Funny’ Reaction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're relaunching the show with new hosts Norm Ornstein and Kavita Patel. Each week we will talk about the issues facing our country as we head into the midterms and what our leaders are saying and doing about them. We hope you like the show and we'd love to hear your feedback as we continue to shape it moving forward. If you have any comments feel free to send us an email at [email protected] this week's episode, we talk about the January 6th committee hearings, the Republican candidates for office that believe in the big lie, and how the media is talking about all of this. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Representative Liz Cheney, Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Mastriano, and Tucker Carlson.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eightieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Ukraine: civilian casualty updateThe occupiers declare the "transition" of the Zaporozhye NPP under Russian control since SeptemberLavrov: Russia is not squeaky clean and not ashamedColombia faces presidential choice between leftist, populistBritain vows more Rwanda deportation flights after setbackRwanda says criticism on UK asylum plan 'insulting'Sri Lanka left with fuel stocks for around five days, minister saysFinance ministers put banking union plans on iceNupur Sharma protests: The police brutality video that shocked IndiaThe Brazilian Candidate: The Studious Cover Identity of an Alleged Russian Spy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The January 6th committee hearings have unearthed significant new facts around the coup attempt. David Rothkopf unpacks the latest news from the hearing with Harry Litman of the Talking Feds podcast, Dahlia Lithwick of Slate, and EJ Dionne of the Washington Post. How close were we to the death of a major political figure? Will the new footage of the day penetrate the mainstream news and reach Americans? Is the DOJ on the verge of actually indicting any of the ring leaders of the coup? All these answers and more on this vital episode. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Macron, Scholz and Draghi arrive in Kyiv for historic visitUS sending $1 billion more military aid to outgunned UkraineTwo Americans Go Missing While Fighting in UkraineMonkeypox Outbreak Poses ‘Real Risk’ to Public Health, W.H.O. Official SaysRussia again cuts natural gas exports thru European pipelineDom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Suspect leads police to human remainsEthiopian government and Tigrayan forces move towards negotiationsEight million Australians urged to turn off lightsInternet Explorer: Microsoft kills iconic internet browser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Ukraine fights on in Sievierodonetsk as Russia's 'surrender' ultimatum passesBiden: U.S. to build silos on Poland border to export Ukrainian grainRussia Turns to Old Tanks as It Burns Through Weapons in UkraineStatement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi ArabiaUN cuts food aid to 1.7 million hungry people in South SudanPakistanis told to drink less tea as nation grapples with economic crisisDom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Police arrest second suspectCanada and Denmark settle ‘Whisky War’ with a bottle exchangeNetflix plans real-life Squid Game reality TV show with $4.56m prize Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 foreign policy. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times about this and other foreign policy issues facing the Biden Administration. Should Biden be having this meeting at all? Will it do anything to tame gas prices ahead of the midterm? Is there any way to keep the moral clarity of Biden's "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing while working in a messy world? The answer to these and other vital questions facing the Biden Administration during this far-ranging episode. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:United Kingdom Intelligence Update June 14, 2022Wikipedia fights Russian order to remove Ukraine war informationNATO: Sweden prepared to address Turkey's security concernsDaniel Picazo: Mexican politician lynched after WhatsApp rumoursBritain looks to change post-Brexit trade rules with Northern Ireland‘We’re still recovering’: 11 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, residents return to their villageCourt refuses to stop UK from deporting migrants to RwandaSouth Korea strike disrupts shipments of key cleaning agent for chipmaking'How to murder your husband' writer sentenced for murdering husband Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Russian artillery destroying Sievierodonetsk, hundreds shelter in chemical plantNATO chief: Turkey has ‘legitimate concerns’ over terrorismIndia, China growing markets for shunned Russian oilNupur Sharma: Uttar Pradesh destroys houses of Muslims after protestsFrench far-left firebrand puts Macron’s majority on the line in parliamentary voteBelongings of missing men found tied underwater in AmazonEthiopia says willing to resume dam talks with Egypt, SudanVenezuelan leader, Iranian president sign 20-year agreementTasty name but no Big Mac: Russia opens rebranded McDonald's restaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this weekend’s bonus briefing, DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Luke Schleusener President and co-founder of Out in National Security about LGBTQ+ issues in the national security and foreign policy space. What are the challenges for LGBTQ+ people seeking careers in national security? What is the LOVE act and why is its passage so important? How does anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the states impact national security careers? All these questions and more in less than 15 minutes. Thanks to your support for making these bonus briefs possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 how dark that day was and how long it had been planned. In order to make sense of the hearing and discuss what will come of it, David Rothkopf spoke with Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute and Harry Litman of the Talking Feds podcast. What impact will the hearing have? Will it light a fire under the Justice Department? Will any of the new facts change the mind of a hyper-partisan public? All these questions and more answered during this insightful conversation. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:The US Capitol riot prime-time hearings a warning for Trump in 2024Donald Trump put at the center of an anti-democratic conspiracyA conspiracy that ended in violencePublic hearing in US parliamentary occupation Democracy pursues responsibility "attempted coup"January 6 riot was part of ‘attempted coup’ by Donald Trump, committee allegesJanuary 6 hearing: Trump was at heart of plot that led to ‘attempted coup’Five key takeaways from the Capitol riot hearingUnited Kingdom Ministry of Defence Intelligence Update - 6.10.22Update on the reporting of frozen assets under the Special Economic Measures Act - Russia RegulationsMinisters demand release of Britons sentenced to death in ‘Soviet-era show trial’ after fighting for UkraineBolsonaro tilts towards closer Brazil-U.S. ties at unlikely meeting with BidenWorkers rescued after getting trapped in chocolate tank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:U.K. to Embrace Stricter Standards Around Sanctions EnforcementThe European Parliament recommended giving Ukraine candidate statusUpdate 80 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in UkraineAt Summit of the Americas, Biden hails importance of democracy in regionRemarks by President Biden at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Ninth Summit of the AmericasUN watchdog says Iran plans to ramp up uranium enrichmentAlgeria suspends friendship treaty with Spain amid Western Sahara tensionsNigeria now confirms 40 died in church attackNigeria Owo church attack: Blood on the altarClimate change: New Zealand's plan to tax cow and sheep burpsIkea Norway offers help with baby names after COVID-19 boom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 found. David Rothkopf talks about these issues with Ian Bremmer whose new book "The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats – and Our Response – Will Change the World" covers these topics. Have we effectively defined our problems? Do we need a crisis to shift our thinking on the problems that face us? How has the decentralization of power change the way the policy conversation happens at a global level? Find out in this thought-provoking episode. Join us.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:The Ministry of Defense confirms: Norway has donated artillery weapons to UkrainePrime Minister at Huta Stalowa Wola: safety is our top priorityPetkov: We have already done enough to support UkraineWorld Bank Announces Additional $1.49 Billion Financing Support for UkraineUkraine grain-export plan deemed reasonable, Turkey saysBiden, Bolsonaro to hold first meeting amid election worriesChina, Cambodia breaking ground on joint port projectBank of Jamaica to launch nationwide digital currencyEuropean Parliament heads for car engine ban nail-biterEU backs common charger for mobile devices by 2024Belgium's king arrives in DR Congo on difficult but historic visitA marble slab in storage turned out to be an ancient Greek yearbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Mark Hertling formerly of the U.S. Army, and Tom Nichols of The Atlantic about where we find ourselves now and what might come next. Is Macron or Zelensky right? Should America continue to arm Ukrainians? How deeply has Putin deluded himself? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions as we enter a new phase in the conflict. Don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Street fighting rages as Kyiv seeks to hold Sievierodonetsk gainsEU foreign policy chief condemns Russian missile strike on Ukrainian grain terminalBiden declassified Russia intel due to allied "skepticism," US spy chief saysBoris Johnson survives but is weakened by no-confidence voteMexico President Will Not Attend Americas Summit in Blow to BidenSouth Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAEDominican Republic minister shot dead in officeSri Lankan PM requests patience as UN calls for relief fundsUnion between Sweden and Norway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're relaunching the show with new hosts Norm Ornstein and Kavita Patel. Each week we will talk about the issues facing our country as we head into the midterms and what our leaders are saying and doing about them. We hope you like the show and we'd love to hear your feedback as we continue to shape it moving forward. If you have any comments feel free to send us an email at [email protected] this week's episode, we talk about the epidemic of mass shootings in the country, the mental health red herring, and how this will impact the midterm elections in the fall. We ground all of our analysis in the words of America's political leaders like President Biden, Senators Mitch McConnell and Chris Murphy, and former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventy-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Ukrainian military says Russia launched 5 cruise missiles toward KyivRussia’s Top Diplomat Scraps Serbia Visit After Neighbors Close AirspacePutin warns United States against supplying Ukraine longer range missilesThe prime minister faces a decisive vote on Monday evening.Nupur Sharma: Prophet Muhammad controversy tests India-Islamic world tiesU.S. and South Korea respond to North Korean launch with 8 missiles of their ownBiden hoping to avoid Summit of the Americas flop in LAAustralian court makes Google pay $515,000 for defamationGloucester cheese rolling returns after pandemic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this weekend’s bonus briefing, DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Caitlin Welsh who serves as the director of the Global Food Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about the food crisis happening around the world due to the War in Ukraine and COVID-19. How bad is the crisis? What should the American government be doing to address the issue? How does this issue effective Americans? All these questions and more in less than 15 minutes. Thanks to your support for making these bonus briefs possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seventieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:UK Ministry of Defense Intelligence Update June 3, 2022Taiwan bans exports of all modern chips to Russia, BelarusIn Chernobyl’s delicate nuclear labs, Russians looted safety systemsUN says Yemen’s warring parties agree to renew truceData puts Turkey’s annual inflation at 73.5%, a 24-year highSalvadoran authorities are committing ‘massive’ human rights violations, with nearly 2% of the country detained, Amnesty allegesTiananmen: Hong Kong students hide tiny "democracy goddesses" on campusNorth Korea assumes leadership of top disarmament groupEU top court weighs in on tasty-looking bath bombs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of hot button issues. To survey the legal landscape, David Rothkopf and Kavita Patel talk with Joyce White Vance of the University of Alabama and Barb McQuade of the University of Michigan. What should we expect out of the January 6th committee? What happened with the Durham investigations?? Is the Supreme Court about to put even more guns on our streets? Find out the answer to these and other pressing legal questions on this prescient episode. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sixty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:UK will give Ukraine rocket systems capable of hitting targets about 50 miles away, defense secretary saysEXCLUSIVE U.S. plans to sell armed drones to Ukraine in coming days -sourcesHungary throws new spanner into EU sanctions talksAfghan Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy cropPoland: European Commission unlocks COVID fundingAfrican Union leader Macky Sall to meet Putin on Friday to ‘free cereal stocks’Mozambique and Russia agree to deepen tiesNicaraguan government abolishes 83 more NGOs, civic groupsQueen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee: Seven Decades in Photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sixty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Biden says US sending medium-range rocket systems to UkraineUkraine’s Zelensky Rules Out Attacks on Russia With U.S. ArmsBerlin to supply arms to Greece, Athens to deliver Soviet weapons to Kyiv -ScholzDenmark votes in referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine warCosta Rica public health system targeted by ransomwareShanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown easesViolence erupts around Jerusalem during controversial flag marchMonkeypox circulated in Europe weeks before first reported case, says WHOMonkeypox kills 9 in Congo; first death in Nigeria in 2022Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugsWorld's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 New York Times, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times about the latest news coming out of the conflict and what comes next. Will Ukraine be able to sustain their fight? Will the West be able to keep their attention on the war? What should we make of the recent news about sanctions and arms transfers in Europe? The answer to these questions and more on this thoughtful episode. Don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.