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The three-hundred-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Key Ukrainian dam blown up, Kyiv blames Russia Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military ‘aggressiveness’ Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison Kuwait votes in parliamentary polls in hopes of ending deadlock US sues Bin...

Michael’s guest this week is James Rushton, a journalist at Yahoo News who is covering the Ukraine-Russia war from his home in Kyiv. He’s been reporting amidst air raid sirens and other challenges and is extremely well-placed on the front lines of the war to tell you what is happening in the country. His experience and perspective on all things Ukraine is not to be missed. Tune In. Learn more abou...

The three-hundred-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive India train disaster: signal fault identified as cause, says minister As oil prices stagnate, OPEC Plus opts to extend production cuts China’s new defense chief ghosts the US, but meets with Europeans  Fighter jets chase small plane in Washington area...

Norm and Kavita discuss the passing of the debt ceiling deal in the House of Representatives. Since taping, the bill also passed the Senate and is expected to be signed as early as Friday, June 2, 2023 by President Biden. In the members-only section, they discuss the recent alleged recordings of former President Trump stating that he knew that documents in his possession were classified. Tune In!...

The three-hundred-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Congress approves debt deal, averting a US default Zelenskyy’s plea exposes Europe’s divisions Kyiv defenses thwart Russia’s 6th air assault in 6 days against Ukraine capital India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Modi over China in US visit Exclusive: US seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artill...

Every day it seems new revelations suggest Donald Trump is in greater legal jeopardy. And, with each new revelation, comes a chorus of accusations and threats from the GOP led by Trump himself that it is time to shut down the Department of Justice and the FBI, time to fire those who are involved in investigating him, time to purge the government of everyone disloyal to the MAGA movement. It is a p...

The three-hundredth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: House Passes Debt Limit Bill in Bipartisan Vote to Avert Default Latest Russian missile bombardment of Ukraine’s capital kills at least 3 people, including a child Sudan: 19 killed in shelling of market in poor area south of Khartoum Europe’s leaders meet in Russia’s shadow Zelenskiy joins European leaders at summit i...

America did not choose to blow up the world economy. The lunatic caucus in Congress did not prevail. An experienced president helped strike a deal that preserved critical U.S. programs and priorities. The world can stop thinking we've lost our minds. Or can they? With 2024 looming we discuss whether the trends are encouraging or discouraging or downright frightening both at tome and in terms of U....

The two hundred-ninety-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: G.O.P. Revolts Over Debt Limit Deal as Bill Moves Toward a House Vote Moscow drone attack exposes Russia’s vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military ‘Time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says North Korea says spy satellite launch crashed into sea Exclusive: Qatar prime minister, Taliban chief hold...

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by CEO of Reality Defender Ben Colman, to discuss the power of synthetic media and the risks it poses to geopolitics and democracy. They discuss a recent deepfake of an attack at the Pentagon, as well as potential regulatory solutions. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad ch...

Michael’s guest this week is Jennifer Cafarella, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Jennifer and her team of analysts have been providing detailed reports and interactive maps each day since the war began on both Russian and Ukrainian positions. If you’re interested in what’s really happening in Ukraine, don’t miss this conversation. Learn more about...

The two hundred ninety-eigthh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Debt Limit Bill Heads to Key Committee in First Test of G.O.P. Support Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided Ukraine war comes to Moscow as both capitals hit by drones Spanish PM Sánchez calls snap general election after disastrous local polls Iran journalist faces trial over charges tie...

Around the world and here at home, the US faces a new array of threats. They are far different from those that were the focus of our intelligence community for the past several decades. They include a rising China, a malevolent Russia, the beginning of a new technological era and profound threats from domestic extremists. On this important episode of DSR's Spy Show, we are joined by CIA and Specia...

The two hundred ninety-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: White House and G.O.P. Close In on Deal to Raise Debt Limit and Cut Spending Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic US, Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer? More than 13,000 people in England denie...

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...