Deep State Radio

In this rapid fire edition of America's most entertaining foreign policy and national security podcast, the Financial Times' Ed Luce and Georgetown University's Rosa Brooks join host David Rothkopf to discuss some of the week's stranger international stories--like whether Putin launched a drone attack against himself and why someone thought it would be a good idea to have all the UK pledge allegiance to their new king as they watched his coronation on television. They also, of course, examine more serious ones like recent and seeming looming developments in Ukraine, the US-China relationship and a landmark speech on international economics delivered recently by U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (which riffs in part on a column our own Ed wrote the week before.) Don't miss it. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Eightieth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Huge fires at oil depots in Russia and Ukraine as sides press drone war Belarusian activist Protasevich sentenced to eight years in jail Pentagon leaks: we weren’t told about intelligence breach, Zelenskiy says Spike in Russian combat deaths fuels fears of worse carnage to come Hungary embarks on judicial reform hoping to unlock EU cash Texas manhunt ends after suspect accused of killing 5 found hiding in laundry pile Nord Stream: Report puts Russian navy ships near pipeline blast site Company offers $1,000 to track all the crashes in 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Ninth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1, Yellen Warns ‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties Russia throws more soldiers into Bakhmut meat grinder ahead of Putin’s Victory Day parade China's exit bans multiply as political control tightens under Xi Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israel jail after 86 days on hunger strike Israel launches deadly air raid on Aleppo airport: media Pas de chat: Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette won’t be at Met Gala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says its air defences shoot down 15 Russian missiles Hundreds evacuated from Sudan as fighting enters third week Days after House GOP bill is approved, debt ceiling deadlock continues Regulators seize ailing First Republic Bank, sell remains to JPMorgan Erdogan says Turkey has killed suspected ISIL leader Eastern EU countries strike deal with Commission to clear Ukrainian grain glut Paraguay's conservatives score big election win, defusing Taiwan fears Parrots learn to make video calls to chat with other parrots, then develop friendships, Northeastern University researchers say   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democrats should not be trying to eke out a narrow win in 2024. Given recent results in statewide elections, the Republicans active desire to embrace policies that are opposed by a supermajority of Americans, their seeming impulse to hitch their wagon to a star that is in deep legal trouble and the great record of the Biden Administration, a bigger win is possible. In fact, according to our discussion with guests Simon Rosenberg and David Corn and host David Rothkopf, the Democrats goal should be nothing less than delivering the blow that puts MAGA out of business. That's because it's doable and because given the pace MAGA is trying to game our electoral system, this may be the country's last chance to so. It's an important episode. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, as Kavita so eloquently put it, there are so many issues to discuss. Norm and Kavita tackle the debt ceiling, touch on the Disney/DeSantis dispute and in the members only section, discuss the Biden 2024 announcement. Don't miss this timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Seveth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Sudan crisis: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues Pence Appears Before Grand Jury on Trump’s Efforts to Retain Power Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months Attack on Burkina Faso military post kills at least 33 soldiers Revealed: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions 2 US Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers U.S. unveils new immigration measures ahead of Title 42's expiration Michigan 7th grader safely brings full school bus to a stop after driver loses consciousness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Sixth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears Kevin McCarthy Got His Debt Limit Win—Now Comes the Hard Part US and South Korea agree key nuclear weapons deal Airman Accused of Leak Has History of Racist and Violent Remarks, Filing Says Buildup resumed at suspected Chinese military site in UAE, leak says Sound of air strikes echoes in Khartoum as US pushes for longer truce What is the latest on Netanyahu’s corruption trial? 'I thought I was buggin': Roaming peacock bites Bronx man's leg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world faces the prospect that US foreign policy could once again change on a dime if, as could happen, Donald Trump is again elected president of the United States. How do our allies deal with this? Our enemies? Ukraine? Putin? China? We discuss this as well as President Xi's call with President Zelensky, South Korea's president's meeting with Joe Biden and really bad tv shows and movies about DC. Don't miss this great episode with Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake and Ed Luce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-fifth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US-South Korea summit: Taiwan, semiconductors on agenda between Joe Biden and Yoon Suk-yeol Why the Seoul-Tokyo Détente Is Crucial to U.S. Strategy South Korean President Yoon opens U.S. visit with spotlight on space, mega deals With Biden’s 2024 Bid, Kamala Harris Will Be Under More Scrutiny McCarthy's debt-ceiling bill tests unity of U.S. House Republicans U.S. is concerned about rivals’ space threats, leaked documents show Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing Attempts to silence journalists increase in Europe: CPJ EU warns Rishi Sunak against plan to bypass human rights courts New Orleans student accepted to 125 schools, receives $9M in scholarship offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Fourth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Sudan crisis: Ceasefire between army and RSF appears to hold Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News after Dominion lawsuit disclosures Biden to launch ’24 bid, betting record will top age worries Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan' Jury selection to begin in Donald Trump’s civil rape trial India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation: UN Family of bears bounce on trampoline in Connecticut yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In anticipation of Biden's expected 2024 announcement, we're bringing you this episode from our archive. Enjoy! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Third Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Foreigners evacuated as factions battle in Sudan’s Khartoum Wall Street starts to fear a debt limit crisis ‘What?!’ Orbán throws cold water on Ukraine’s NATO hopes Europe’s disunity over China deepens Exclusive: Czech Republic looks to supply Vietnam more aircraft, radars At U.S. behest, Ukraine held off anniversary attacks on Russia Journalists who have worked in Moscow call for release of Evan Gershkovich Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Second Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine defended Bakhmut despite U.S. warnings in leaked documents UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe Sudan clashes continue despite RSF paramilitaries agreeing to Eid ceasefire Russia accidentally bombs own city near Ukraine Top EU diplomats head to the English seaside for secret Brexit away day Supreme Court set to decide on access to abortion pill SpaceX’s Starship ‘Learning Experience’ Ends in Explosion Dead birds are flying again — this time, as drones   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two veterans of the Central Intelligence Agency, Marc Polymeropoulos and John Sipher discuss issues from the recent intel leak to new reports of Russian spies trying to manipulate U.S. political outcomes to identify looming risks and what needs to be done about them. The wide ranging and fascinating discussion takes us from Afghanistan to a diner in Vienna, Virginia to give you a perspective on the real world of spies and spying you won't get anywhere else. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-First Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. Sends More Weapons to Ukraine Ahead of Expected Counteroffensive NATO chief makes first wartime visit to Kyiv Dozens killed in crush at Ramadan charity event in Yemen Supreme Court Delays Decision on Abortion Pill, Preserving Access for Now SpaceX takes second shot at launching biggest rocket US authorizes a new round of Covid-19 boosters Exclusive: Pakistan buys its first cargo of discounted Russian crude oil Rare baby blue spiral in Alaska skies leaves Northern Lights enthusiasts 'bewildered'   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of DSR, we discuss three immense stories making headlines this week, all of which have major Main Street consequences and global ramifications. First we look at the state of the economy following meetings in DC of the worlds finance and economic leaders. Then, we discuss the consequences of India passing China to be the world's most populous nation. Finally, a look at China's push to become a nuclear weapons superpower and what that may mean both globally and in terms of China's own internal growth and stability. A great conversation with David Sanger of the New York Times and Ed Luce of the Financial Times. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventieth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Thousands flee Sudan capital as clashes rage despite truce Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine U.S. Defense Secretary Heads to Europe for Meetings on Aid to Ukraine Poland agrees to let Ukrainian food shipments resume across its territory Fox Will Pay $787.5 Million to Settle Defamation Suit China readies supersonic spy drone unit, leaked document says WHO warns Covid-19 pandemic still volatile 101 skydivers over the age of sixty break world record in California  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the recent intelligence documents leaks, we bring you this episode from the DSR archive. The summer may be winding down but the legal pressure on Trump continues to be mounting. The Affidavit for the Search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago was released and his lawyers continue to act erratically. David Rothkopf talks with Mark Zaid of Mark Zaid PC, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and David Sanger of the New York Times to make sense of these developments and what they mean for the future of pursuing justice against Donald Trump. What more do we know about what was seized by the police? Can Trump's lawyers actually defend him? Is this the last straw from Trump? Find out in this thoughtful discussion. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Ninth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Blinken warns Sudan’s rivals as US diplomatic convoy comes under fire Putin Traveled to Kherson Region, Close to the Fighting, Kremlin Says Egypt nearly supplied rockets to Russia, agreed to arm Ukraine instead, leak shows Eastern Europeans face Brussels backlash over Ukraine grain bans China’s economic recovery speeds up but global headwinds point to bumpy outlook Elon Musk says he will launch rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT U.S. officials have examined whether alleged doc leaker had foreign links Rat ambassadors try to counter bad press amid NYC’s rat war   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices