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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 A...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 j...

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 oth...

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. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form....

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 Muhyiddi...

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 pres...

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...

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 misi...

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 hundred...

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 pens...

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, Am...

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choice...

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...

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...

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...

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 presid...

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...

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 m...

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 afte...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices