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The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm European Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’ Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace process North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ action over allied military drills Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics are under attack. David sits down with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to discuss all of the threats to responsible government. How close are we to a Trump indictment? Will George Santos be held to account? How is the weaponization of government committee missing the mark? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this expert conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: South Korea brands North Korea an enemy state Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army post Philippines and US to hold biggest war games in years Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes World Bank chief to leave by July Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales English police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in Ukraine is almost a year old but continues to hold surprises. David talks about what has shocked the experts most with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Joe Cirincione, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute. Are nuclear weapons more likely to be used now? Will the conflict continue to ratchet up or is it frozen? How much more does the United States have to give to Ukraine? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this expert discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says US UN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nations Russia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: Study Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea U.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President Moise China praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visit Xinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UK Underwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon Russia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia Sandu BBC India offices searched by income tax officials Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak Meloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional elections Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico German ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military Turkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000 Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlements Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet Ethiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protests Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victims Mexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl trade Chilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk about the State of the Union, what it says about the future prospects for Joe Biden, and if it matters. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the House "oversight" hearings on Twitter and the weaponization of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 11, 2019 In an in-depth conversation with former National Security Advisor to Vice President Joe Biden Colin Kahl, now of Stanford University, we discuss the unsettling reality of Trump Administration foreign policy for American interests and for those of our allies worldwide. From the intelligence community's not so subtle indictment of Trump policies in their most recent report on global threats to the State of the Union, from team Trump's nationalism to a case-by-case breakdown of the unsettling situation in the Middle East, this discussion is a must listen for anyone who wants to get beyond the headlines to understand the bigger trends and threats at play in today's world. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east Ukraine Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US Japan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense ties South Africa declares national disaster over blackouts Pakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payout Mexico: Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contracts Poland to close border checkpoint with Belarus New Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President delivered the a State of the Union unlikely any other before. David talks with David Corn of Mother Jones and Simon Rosenberg of NDN about the speech and the impact it will have politically moving forward. Did the speech meet expectations? Has Biden put questions around his fitness for office behind him? What should we make of the heckling from Republicans? Find out during this compelling conversation. Members of the DSR get even more because Ryan Goodman of NYU Law School to talk about Mark Pomerantz, his new book, and what we know about the Manhattan investigation of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the national security risks posed by the balloon, the response, and what it all means. How concerned should we be about Chinese surveillance? What Secretary Blinken right to cancel his visit to China? What legal issues does this raise? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden is about to give his second State of the Union address. David looks back at the first two years of President Biden's time in office with Chris Whipple, author of the new book "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House". What will President Biden say tonight? How will the change in Chief of Staff impact the administration? What will be the story of the next two years? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300 US searches for wreckage of suspected Chinese spy balloon Adani sell-off continues amid protests by India’s opposition Canada deploys military aircraft over Haiti to disrupt gangs Mali expels human rights chief of UN peacekeeping mission Hong Kong: landmark national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins Paris, Berlin to call for subsidy transparency during US trip Japanese zoo solves mystery of isolated gibbon's pregnancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Norm talks with Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-6) about his work as the Chair of the Modernizing Congress Committee, what they were able to accomplish, and what work is left to do. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment where Norm and producer Grant Haver talk reflect on the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: June 14, 2022 President Biden is headed to Saudi Arabia and will meet with Mohammed bin Salman. Is this the end for the "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing of America's foreign policy. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times about this and other foreign policy issues facing the Biden Administration. Should Biden be having this meeting at all? Will it do anything to tame gas prices ahead of the midterm? Is there any way to keep the moral clarity of Biden's "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing while working in a messy world? The answer to these and other vital questions facing the Biden Administration during this far-ranging episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The DSR Daily Brief wherever you find podcasts The two hundred twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Chinese spy balloon: US tracks suspected surveillance device Peru Congress rejects new bid to advance elections amid protests Sweden moves to toughen anti-terror laws Germany wants to allow transfers of Leopard 1 tanks Myanmar crisis overshadows ASEAN ministers' meeting Honduras launches $280 mln U.N.-backed humanitarian aid plan Israel probes legality of US giving artifact to Palestinians Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio’s heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are drawing ever closer to 2024 but there are still no indictments of Donald Trump despite seeing crimes right in front of our eyes. Are the wheels of justice just grinding slowly or have the wheels come off of Garland's Department of Justice? David discusses with Dr. Allison Gill of the Jack podcast and Harry Litman of the Talking Feds podcast. Why are there no indictments yet? What is going on with the multiple special counsels that he is overseeing? When should we expect to see move movement on these issues? Find out in this therapeutic episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to a very different Israel than one might have expected a year ago. Benjamin Netanyahu is back in power with a more hard right government and an Israeli raid in the West Bank and a shooting in Jerusalem have raised the the temperature of Israel-Palestinian tensions. David discusses Blinken's visit and the larger relationship between the U.S. and Israel with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Alon Pinkas of Haaretz. What did Secretary Blinken say and do in Israel? How should the U.S. work with a hard right Israeli government? What do this mean for the future revival chances of the JCPOA? Find out during this insightful conversation. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The DSR Daily Brief wherever you find podcasts. The two hundred twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Pakistan mosque blast: At least 28 killed after explosion in Peshawar Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. official says ​​Peru’s president renews call for elections this year to bring end to protests Slovenia arrests 2 suspected Russian spies Tunisia's parliamentary election sees 11% voter turnout Rio Tinto apologises as search for radioactive capsule continues Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices