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Norm and Kavita are both traveling, but that doesn’t stop them from discussing the issues. This week, in this abbreviated version of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss Ron DeSantis’s presidential bid announcement, the Surgeon General’s annoucement on the impact of social media on adolescents and the Nebraska Abortion Case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent election results are giving hope to many thoughtful analysts that Democrats might not just be able to eke out a victory in 2024, they might be able to win by substantial margins in the presidential election and in key Senate and House races. On this episode of DSR Politics, we talk to Missouri Senate Candidate Lucas Kunce and Democratic analyst and advisor Simon Rosenberg about how Kunce ca...

The two hundred ninety-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: From Russia with gold - UAE cashes in as sanctions bite Turkish voters weigh final decision on next president, visions for future Wagner chief warns of revolution and says 20,000 fighters killed in Bakhmut DeSantis’s Big Moment Goes Awry With a Twitter Meltdown Democrats’ worry grows over White Hou...

On this week's episode of DSR, David Sanger of the New York Times, who traveled with the president's party to Hiroshima for the G7 reports back on what he saw there and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University helps evaluate the results. Then we turn our attention to Ukraine and then the debt debate here in the U.S. It's a timely, fascinating deep dive into the issues making headlines today. Join us....

The two hundred ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia controls Bakhmut, for now, but holding it will be difficult Ukraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into Russia White House believes up to 100 Dem votes may be needed on debt ceiling deal Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents Russia, China seal econo...

The two hundred ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden and McCarthy Describe ‘Productive’ Meeting, but No Agreement Is Reached Turkey election: Erdoğan endorsed by third-place ‘kingmaker’ ahead of runoff vote Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for 2nd day, reports more drone attacks Fake Pentagon explosion photo goes viral: How to spot an AI imag...

There are deep challenges facing the agencies of our government most responsible for our security (from the intelligence community to the FBI, the Secret Service to the Department of Defense.) They range from changing missions, the existence of right wing extremists within their ranks, sexual harassment and more. We have a conversation with former CIA officer and FBI agent Tracy Walder regarding t...

This week, Michael’s guest is Jack Margolin, an independent journalist and researcher with a particular focus on private Russian military companies, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. Michael and Jack discuss the motivation behind Prigozhin’s recent comments on Putin’s military and what is behind his provocations. Jack is one of the leading experts when it comes to Wagner and this c...

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time to resolve standoff grows short As hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle city Greek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majority EU hits Meta with record €1.2B privacy fine Beijing rebukes Japan, Britain...

In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On this, the second in the series, we discuss these issues with one of the country's wisest and often wryest commentators, author and host o...

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Zelensky will travel to Japan for the G7, seeking arms and aid, officials say. G7 steps up Russia sanctions in bid to slow war effort U.S. officials walk back claim drone strike killed senior al-Qaeda leader Von der Leyen nudges Biden on subsidies at G7 summit S’pore says it will not hesitate to take action...

This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the latest developments in the negotiations between the White House and lawmakers on the debt ceiling. In the members only segment, they discuss some wins for Democrats in elections in Florida and Pennsylvania. Tune In!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On the first part, we discuss these issues with two of the most distinguished columnists in America, EJ Dionne and Jennifer Rubin, both of t...

The two hundred ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia Targets Kyiv Overnight in 9th Attack This Month Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers As G7 leaders start to arrive, Japan PM prepares push in Hiroshima for nuclear weapons pledge Sweden scrambles to project military strength ahead of NATO bid ...

Kevin McCarthy and his band of economic terrorists continue to hold the U.S. and world economies hostage, demanding spending cuts that would gut the entire U.S. government and leave the most needy Americans in gravest jeopardy. The president continues to negotiate but also has had to head off to the G7 meeting in Japan to keep our allies from panicking in the face of our dysfunctional political sy...

The two hundred ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: As Ukrainian Attack Looms, Putin Faces Setbacks and Disunity in Russian Forces Biden launches Asia trip this week aimed at taking on China Debt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national default EU balks at adding Russian gas pipeline ban to sanctions package Nicolas Sarkozy Sarkozy...

The two hundred eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says it shot down six hypersonic missiles fired by Russia. Turkish President Erdogan heads to a runoff election that will decide who leads a key NATO country Takeaways from special counsel John Durham’s report on FBI’s Russia-Trump probe Zelenskyy, Sunak push forward on ‘fighter jet coalition’ Photos:...

On this, the inaugural episode of DSR's new weekly Spy Show podcast with Marc Polymeropoulos, Marc and co-host David Rothkopf are joined by one of the most respected officers in the CIA's recent history, Paul Kolbe. Together they discuss what to make of the recent criticisms of Vladimir Putin from within his own ranks, the likely consequences of potential instability in Belarus, and what is workin...

The two hundred eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum Wagner chief offered to give Russian troop locations to Ukraine, leak says Gaza ceasefire largely holds, despite rocket fire ‘in error’ UK promises more arms for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak on European tour France to give Ukraine more armored vehi...

There's a lot going on in cases involving the law and our legal system these days and we cover it all in this episode featuring University of Texas law professor Steve Vladeck and AG Gill of the Daily Beans Pod. From corruption on the Supreme Court to the shadow docket (about which Steve has written a great new book), from the E. Jean Carroll verdict to George Santos we explore the meaning and fut...

This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the E. Jean Carroll Civil verdict and Trump’s CNN town hall meeting. In the bonus section, they discuss Congressman’s Santos’ legal woes and the latest in the debt ceiling negotiations. Join us for this timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Former Pakistan PM Khan appears in court as supporters clash with police Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut after Russia denials Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday EU wants to put the squeeze on Russian crude smugglers U.S. sees record migration influx as pandemic...

The two hundred eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US debt standoff overshadows G7 finance leaders' meeting F.D.A. Advisers Say Benefits of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Outweigh Risks Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time for counter-offensive What to know about Trump’s CNN town hall: election lies and attacks on E. Jean Carroll US border crisis: El Pa...

Russia is showing multiple signs of weakness in its faltering invasion of Ukraine. These are complemented by continuing signs of incompetence and resentment from some close to Putin. Given these factors, we discuss whether now should be the time to provide even more support for Kyiv, setting aside our concerns about supposed Russian redlines. In this timely discussion with the CFR's Max Boot, AEI'...

The two hundred eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Donald Trump Sexually Abused and Defamed E. Jean Carroll, Jury Finds Yellen heads to G7 with debt ceiling, bank crisis and tax woes in tow White House Debt-Ceiling Meeting Fails to Yield Breakthrough as Deadline Nears Imran Khan appears in court as Pakistan braces for violence Rep. George Santos charged by fe...