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The economic outlook looks good but why do people not credit the Biden administration? David Rothkopf gets to the bottom of this issue with Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute and Felicia Wong of the Roosevelt Institute. Where has the messaging gone off track? What impact has the war in Ukraine had on inflation? What can be done to shore up the American economy moving forward? Find out in this thought-provoking episode. Don't miss it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Russia is retreating from the region around Kyiv, they are leaving nightmarish scenes in their wake. David Rothkopf speaks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Doug Lute about the state of the conflict. What should we make of the Russian retreat? Is the UN really as ineffectual as Zelensky asserts? Will Russia use a tactical nuclear weapon? All these and other pressing questions answered in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ginni Thomas was texting Mark Meadows, there was a gap in the calls logs at the White House on January 6th, and a judge ruled against former President Trump. With all this news David Rothkopf turned to Dr. Kavita Patel of the Obama Administration, Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, and David Corn of Mother Jones to understand all this news. Will we see justice for the leaders of the January 6th insurrections? Is a Supreme Court Justice compromised? What will happen next? Find out during this wide-ranging conversation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While the American people may have been introduced to Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch in 2019 that is far from her whole story. In her new book "Lessons from the Edge: A Memoir" Ambassador Yovanovitch takes the read through her career and all the twists and turns that go with foreign service at a time where women were not thought to be up for the job. David Rothkopf speaks with her about drawing from her family's strength escaping oppression, the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and the ongoing war in Ukraine in this far-reaching conversation. Don't miss it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The war in Ukraine has extended into its second month. To make sense of how we got to this point and what comes next David Rothkopf speaks with Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute. Is Macron getting constantly fooled by Putin? How well is the West doing when the Ukrainians continue to fight alone? What impact has the war had on the defense budget moving forward? Find out as we get the original crew back together for a fascinating conversation. Join us! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Check out the newest podcast on the DSR Network Next in Foreign Policy. This show is focused on lifting up the voice of new and diverse national security and foreign policy leaders and exploring topics that are off the beaten track. This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Lorraine Ma an award-winning producer whose recent film Faceless, a documentary on the Hong Kong democracy movement that will air on VICE in June. They discuss the film, making documentaries on political subjects, and South-East Asia. In the final segment, Grant recommends The Price of Everything, Zoe raves about Boys State, and Lorraine suggests Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom and Dick Johnson Is Dead. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Biden administration has announced dozens of sanctions against Russian individuals and organizations in an attempt to squeeze Vladimir Putin and abandon his war of choice in Ukraine. David Rothkopf talked Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Benn Steil of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Caroline Atkinson the former Deputy Director of National Security for International Economics about the impact of the sanctions and how they should be used moving forward. Are sanctions effective? Have we used them too much?  How does the rest of the world view this? Find out during this thoughtful episode. Join us! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Zegart is a professor, former staff member of the National Security Council, and keen intelligence community watcher. Her latest book, "Spies, Lies, and Algorithms: The History and Future of American Intelligence" is a guide the history of the American intelligence enterprise from Washington to Biden. She also lays out how the intelligence community needs to evolve in the face of new threats and new technologies. How should the intelligence community work with the private sector? How had open-source intelligence changed the game? How should intelligence and defense officials think about risk? Find out by listening to this conversation and then buy the book to dive even deeper. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week President Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being a war criminal. It does not take much more than to turn on the TV to see the war crimes of the use of cluster bombs and the Russian military deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure but is it possible to bring Putin to justice? David Rothkopf grapples with this question with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Ryan Goodman of New York University, and Rebecca Hamilton of American University. How are cell phones changing the way war crime investigators collect evidence? What role can the U.S. play given that we are not a party to the court? What comes next in the investigation process? Find out on this thorough episode. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Putin's war of choice in Ukraine continues, Russia is seeing major impacts domestically. The value of the Ruble dropped significantly following the invasion, Putin has cracked down on independent journalism, and sanctions are crippling the economy. To talk about the view from Moscow and the impact the war has had on Russians, David Rothkopf talked with Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine and Jill Dougherty of Georgetown University. How is the war viewed in Russia? What impact will Putin's recent speech have? Do the protests in Russia matter? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us. Help those in need in Ukraine. Visit bit.ly/redoaksukraine for more information and to donate. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The war in Ukraine is moving into its third week and President Biden is headed to Europe for a meeting with NATO next week. David Rothkopf talks with David Sanger of the New York Times and Dmitri Alperovitch of the Silverado Policy Accelerator about the current state of the conflict and the potential path forward. Is China going to get involved? Why has Putin not used cyber against the West yet? What will come of Biden's meeting with other NATO heads of state? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions on this insightful episode. Join us! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are bringing you the latest episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief, the new daily podcast from Deep State Radio bringing you the news you need to know about the war in Ukraine from the best outlets around the globe in less than 10 minutes. Subscribe to the Ukraine Daily Brief to get the latest updates from Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir every weekday morning.   Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website): Russian forces regroup near Kyiv after setbacks Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens Several major cities in Ukraine are "under attack," says presidential aide Ukraine is trying to open new evacuation routes on Friday, authorities say About 100,000 people have evacuated Ukraine through evacuation corridors in the past 2 days, Zelensky says UN Security Council to Meet Friday on Biological Weapons, at Moscow's Request Premier Li offers China’s help for ‘grave’ Ukraine situation U.S. Battles Russia and China on Ukraine War Disinformation Facebook allows Ukraine war post

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. Should the U.S. get involved militarily in Ukraine? Is Putin on his way out? How should we approach countries that don't support Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this dark period. Don't miss it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The west had long ignored warnings from Eastern European states about the continued threat posed by Russia. Now, that threat is impossible to ignore. David Rothkopf spoke with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves about the war in Ukraine, the Putin regime's anti-western bias, and the view from Eastern Europe. Is Russia's revanchism and foreign policy adventurism inherent to Russia or a result of its leaders? How concerned are the baltic states about the Russian threat now? What are the chances that Ukraine joins the EU and NATO? Find out the answer to these and other questions in this fascinating conversation. Join us. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The war in Ukraine continues to drag on into its second week. DSR host David Rothkopf speaks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University; Mark Hertling, former Commanding General of United States Army Europe and the Seventh Army; Michael Weiss, News Director at New Lines Magazine; and David Sanger of the New York Times about the current state of the conflict and what to expect in the coming days. What is the current situation militarily in Ukraine? Will Russia turn to cyber warfare soon? Are NATO countries going to be able to continue to supply Ukraine without being drawn into the conflict. Find out the answers to these questions and more on this informative conversation. Don't miss it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are bringing you the latest episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief, the new daily podcast from Deep State Radio bringing you the news you need to know about the war in Ukraine from the best outlets around the globe in less than 10 minutes. Subscribe to the Ukraine Daily Brief to get the latest updates from Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir every weekday morning. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant seized by Russians after shelling, say authorities Tweet from Mykhailo Podolyak FACT SHEET: The United States Continues to Target Russian Oligarchs Enabling Putin’s War of Choice EU urges UK to act faster before Russian assets are spirited away Georgia, Moldova Formally Apply For EU Membership Amid Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Putin says he will destroy the ‘anti-Russia’ created by West and insists Ukraine invasion going to plan Quad leaders agree Ukraine experience should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific -Japan, Australia U.S. offers temporary legal status to Ukrainians, citing Russi

Senator Chris Murphy is an outspoken progressive leader on foreign policy and has been a passionate supporter of Ukraine. Dr. Kavita Patel sat down with Senator Murphy to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and how America's adversaries and allies are viewing the conflict around the world. They also discuss the fight against COVID-19 and the fight for gun control. How should the U.S. approach a hesitant India on Russia sanctions? What is the next step for American policy towards COVID-19? Will anything ever get down to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country? Find out on this wide-ranging episode. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the war in Ukraine extends past its first week, Russia has turned to siege tactics, shelling major cities and targeting civilian infrastructure. DSR Host David Rothkopf discusses this change in tact with former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe General Philip Breedlove. How did we get to this moment? Will European countries actually give fighter jets to Ukraine? What are possible ways this could all end? Find out the answers to these and other vital questions in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The war in Ukraine continues with major Ukrainian cities either under seige or facing future shelling. DSR host David Rothkopf brings together Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University; Ambassador Douglas Lute, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO; and Ambassador Bill Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine to discuss the current situation on the ground in Ukraine and potential paths forward in the conflict. Is deescalation possible? How bad will it this get for Ukrainian civilians stuck in Kharkiv and Kyiv? What is left for NATO to do to push back against Putin? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions at the consequential moment in history. Join us. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the late hours of Wednesday, Vladimir Putin began a war of choice in Ukraine. On Thursday, President Biden detailed a variety of harsh sanctions that the United States, our allies, and partners will place upon Russia for his actions. To make sense of these developments, David Rothkopf spoke with David Sanger of the New York Times, Andrea Kendall-Taylor of the Center for a New American Security, and Joe Cirincione of the Quincy Institute. What comes next for Ukraine? Is Putin a rational actor? What more can the United States do to push back? All these questions and more answered on this episode. Don't miss it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.