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The Two Hundred Sixty-Eighth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Battles for Control of Sudan Stretch Into a Third Day Ukraine seeks re-opening of grain transit via Poland as 'first step' Lavrov’s Brazil visit highlights Lula’s neutral foreign policy despite US dismay Russians boasted that just 1% of fake social profiles are caught, leak shows 2023’s most important election: Turkey US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games Judge delays trial over Fox News and 2020 election lies Spanish athlete emerges from cave after 500 days underground   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of this week's conversations around the Supreme Court, we bring you this episode from last year in our "From the Silo Series." 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss a number of judiciary issues, including reproductive health. In a special extended bonus section, Norm and Kavita tackle Clarence Thomas and Diane Feinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Seventh Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: F.B.I. Arrests National Guardsman in Leak of Classified Documents Jack Teixeira: What we know about Pentagon leak suspect What we know about 21-year-old accused of leaking top-secret documents DeSantis signs Florida bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy North Korea tests first ever solid fuel ICBM, Hwasong-18 Russia’s commando units gutted by Ukraine war, U.S. leak shows Europe presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron comments Biden casts US and Ireland as allies in quest for shared values Legal veto threatens Macron’s pension reform. Is that good news for him? DeMar DeRozan's daughter distracts Raptors with screams in Bulls game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is bad enough the Supreme Court has been transformed from the central pillar of our justice system into a mood ring reflective the shifting views of the extreme right. But the damage that has been done to our legal system and our democracy at large now is visible at every level of the courts, state legislatures and in our Congress. We don't often connect the dots to see how serious the decay has been...but in this special one-on-one conversation with Dahlia Lithwick that's exactly what we do. It is a must-listen episode of Deep State Radio. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Sixth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Leaker of U.S. secret documents worked on military base, friend says US intelligence leak complicates summit with South Korea Police investigating security breach around President Biden’s Northern Ireland visit after sensitive documents found in street North Korea launches new type of ballistic missile, South says Germany aims to ‘set the record straight’ on China after Macron’s Taiwan comments Qatar and Bahrain to restore ties, end years-long dispute WHO monitoring new Covid-19 subvariant Arcturus, which is driving surge of cases in India New York City appoints first-ever 'rat czar' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France's President Macron goes to China and succumbs to the charms of Xi Jinping. He leaves spouting Chinese talking points and seeking to split Europe's China stance away from that of the US. Is this a harbinger of things to come in the global competition between China and the US? How can Washington remain attractive to the world? Also: A discussion of the recent secret documents leak and what it means. Join David Sanger, Rosa Brooks and David Rothkopf for this latest episode of DSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: Leaked US intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm Ukraine Iran in secret talks with China, Russia to acquire sanctioned missile fuel Mexican immigration agency chief to be charged in fatal fire Biden to meet UK's Sunak in Belfast at start of Irish tour Myanmar junta says military carried out deadly air strikes that killed dozens Bragg sues House Republicans over ‘campaign of harassment’ amid Trump probe Russia moves to tighten conscription law, pressing more men to fight Chinese man sets world record for four-finger pushups with claps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. in crisis mode with allies after Ukraine intel leak Leaked US intel: Russia operatives claimed new ties with UAE Egypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document says Chinese navy ships remain around Taiwan after drills end Dozens killed and wounded in Myanmar military air attacks UN chief Guterres arrives in Mogadishu for brief visit to Somalia China hawks tell Macron: You don’t speak for Europe Florida dog named world's shortest at the height of 3.59 inches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week was a significant one for the House Impeachment Inquiry. On Thursday the House of Representatives voted 232-196 to approve rules and move forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s conduct. The vote was mostly along party lines with all the Republicans voting against joined by two Democrats from districts Trump won in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the recent indictment of Donald Trump, we're bringing you this special episode from the archive about his impeachment. On this special episode of Deep State Radio, coinciding with the official beginning of the House Judiciary Committee's Impeachment Hearings, we discuss the case against Trump in the context of history. Our guests are impeachment historian Frank Bowman of the University of Missouri and Ryan Goodman, NYU Law School professor and co-editor at "Just Security." Are the Democrats making a mistake by focusing on bribery? Did the GOP make any good points in their counter-arguments as the hearings kicked off. Where do we go from here? Can Chief Justice Roberts keep the Senate trial from being a kangaroo court or do Senate rules hamstring him and is the outcome inevitable? It's a lively, vital discussion that is not to be missed. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This podcast was taped prior to the announced indictments of Donald Trump. The absence of real indictments against Donald Trump allows him to set the narrative. That's not a good thing. So maybe prosecutors should consider drinking a little more Red Bull, having a few more cups of coffee. This is getting ridiculous. We discuss with Dr. Kavita Patel, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf. We also discuss who will be the GOP candidate for president when Trump and DeSantis flame out. And we consider the imponderable: Why is George Santos still a member of Congress. Join us for answers to all the most pressing political questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All friends are not allies and all allies are not friends. Sometimes countries that start out as allies stop behaving in an ally like way. And sometimes allies become annoying because their prime minister is too good looking. We list some of America's most annoying allies...and discuss why we're a pretty annoying ally ourselves. Join Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake, Ed Luce and David Sanger for this lively, timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Michael Weiss sits down with Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College, London and author of a new book, “Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine,” to discuss the latest in the Ukraine War. Sir Lawrence has written numerous articles about war strategy in general and his commentary and analysis on the war in Ukraine has been highly sought after. Don’t miss this insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has been indicted, though the details of the case won’t likely be known until Tuesday of next week when Trump is scheduled to appear in court. Host David Rothkopf is joined by Edward Luce of the Financial Times and Allison Gill of the Daily Beans Podcast to discuss what we know and what we think could happen. Don’t miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of yet another tragic mass shooting--and we're averaging two per day this year in the US--Americans are again asking the question what can be done. The response of the GOP: "Nothing." That's their plan and it has worked so far to make the U.S. a very dangerous place. So what can we do to help combat this national gun pathology? On this episode of "Words Matter" Dr. Kavita Patel, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating democracy seems like a good idea. Further, President Biden and his team have been actively supporting democracy worldwide since they took office. But that doesn't mean hosting a democracy summit is a great idea. Because a lot of difficult questions are raised. Like who thinks they're a democracy but really isn't? What do you do with wannabe authoritarians like Netanyahu, Modi & Lopez Obrador? And what long term results can come from these summits. We discuss with Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of DSR, we speak with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass) about a wide range of recent events. From the shooting in Nashville and why Congress remains inert in its response to the gun threat to his views on continuing U.S. security concerns in the Middle East in light of his service during the Iraq War as a U.S. Marine officer. We also discuss China and how we can address the threats it poses while avoiding a new Cold War. Don't miss this thoughtful and timely discussion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of DSR, former diplomat and advisor to Israeli leaders Alon Pinkas provides an insight from Israel into that country's current democracy crisis. He provides insights into the state of affairs at the moment and why the crisis that has brought hundreds of thousands of Israelis into the streets is far from over. He also discusses why this unprecedented Israeli drama is so directly relevant to the United States. Join Pinkas and host David Rothkopf for this in-depth and timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: August 18, 2022 The legal woes are mounting for Trump and his associates around the country. To analyze the latest legal news and its impact on the political landscape, David talks with Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress. What can we expect now that the search of Mar-a-Lago is in the rearview mirror? Is Fulton County the most likely place for justice to find Donald Trump? Do voters care about any of this? David, Steve, and Mara discuss during this jam-packed episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices