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Michael’s guest this week is Australian Retired General Mick Ryan. Mick is a military analyst who served in the ADF for more than 35 years and was commander of the Australia Defence College. He is the author of War Transformed and an adjunct fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. Michael and MIck discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and what could be in store for the coming months. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the first Republican debate for 2024, today’s From the Silo takes you back to October of last year, with Norm and Kavita discussing the debates from across the country during the Midterms. Original air date: October 21, 2022 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the recent debates in races across the country including Marco Rubio v. Val Demings, Tim Ryan v. JD Vance, and Raphael Warnock v. Herschel Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist, political scientist and former activist and Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author and the lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, focusing on security threats, extraterritorial clandestine operations, and the weaponization of information. The three discuss the alleged assassination of former Wagner Group Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump surrenders at Fulton County Jail for his first mug shot Russia says Ukraine fired missile towards Moscow, hit Crimea with drones Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on Crack cocaine floods Brussels as alarm sounds over safety in EU capital ‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc Greece wildfires: 79 people arrested for arson Teenage Hunter Punches Brown Bear, Saves Dad from Life-Threatening Attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night’s Republican debate may not have had a clear winner, but America was the clear loser. In this special episode, David Rothkopf joins Kavita Patel and Norm Ornstein to discuss the Republican presidential debate and what it means for the future of the party, why Ramaswamy is the front-runner for most unhinged candidate, and how Donald Trump still won - even though he wasn’t there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Wagner boss Prigozhin killed in jet crash in Russia Ramaswamy, DeSantis, Pence: Who came out on top at the Republican debate? Saudi Arabia, Iran to join BRICS as group admits six new members Fukushima wastewater released into the ocean, China bans all Japanese seafood Trump set to surrender at Georgia jail on charges that he sought to overturn 2020 election Ethiopia to investigate mass killing of migrants near Saudi border Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in 'victory cry of a new India' Teen fishing on Minnesota lake reels in cash-stuffed wallet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once the BRICS were thought of as potential rivals to the US and the West. Some of them still think of themselves that way. But the BRICS have not lived up to their hype and the US and the West have done better than expected. On the occasion of the BRICS Summit we discuss. We also ask the question "Why would anyone get on a plane with Yvegeny Prigozhin?" Join Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake and David Rothkopf for this far-reaching and important discussion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: At a Much-Watched BRICS Summit, Putin Tries to Rally Support Fighting for army base rages for third day in Sudan’s capital Khartoum India counts down to crucial moon landing How Russian hackers targeted NATO’s Vilnius summit Republican debate: The candidates taking to the stage for Trump-less showdown Rumors swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech Officer pulls two cups off skunk's head in Maine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe and Natalya are joined this week by Joey Arora, partner at the Outpost, where he supports companies in securing government contracts in defense, and a former co-founder of AFWERX. They talk about Joey's path from the Air Force to entrepreneurship, trends in defense tech investing, and what every founder should know before trying to secure a government contract. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US citizens urged to leave Belarus immediately South Africa’s Ramaphosa welcomes China’s Xi ahead of BRICS summit Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires Biden tours Maui's 'overwhelming' wildfire devastation, pledges long-term support Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug. 24 Donald Trump says he will surrender to Fulton county authorities on Thursday Ukraine finalizes deal with insurers to cover Black Sea grain ships Sunflower field owners ask visitors to stop taking nude photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maintaining alliances isn’t easy; they must be nurtured on a regular basis, which takes skill and acumen. Yet even with challenges both domestically and internationally, the US’s allies are some of its greatest assets. Since World War 2, the true brilliance of US strategy is to build genuine and sturdy alliances, politically, militarily, and in intelligence, with partners across the globe. Marc is joined by former senior CIA operations officer Jerry O’Shea, a four time station chief, to discuss why alliances are so critically important. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweden is set to join NATO as Turkey drops their objections. They’ve also been staunch supporters of Ukraine in the effort against Russia. To understand Sweden’s role on the international stage, Michael speaks with Martin Kragh, Deputy Center Director of the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. Kragh's research interests include Russia's economy and history, but also the political development in Russia and the former USSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region, nearly 50 flights disrupted Southern California braces for more floods as tropical storm soaks region from coast to desert Ally of former leftist Ecuador president to face tycoon’s son in runoff election Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon Saudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRW Olga Carmona nets winner as Spain edge England to lift WWC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s From the Silo is an episode of Foreign Office from April of last year, where Michael Weiss is joined by Philips O’Brien. We hope you enjoy. Original Air Date: 4/22/22 Phillips O'Brien, a professor a strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, on why so many overestimated Russia's military capability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of From the Archive comes from last June, and features a conversation between David, Rosa Brooks, and Ed Luce on the latest testimony from the January 6th hearings. Enjoy. Original Air Date: 6/22/22 On this episode of Deep State Radio, David Rothkopf is joined by Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School and Ed Luce of the Financial Times. They discuss the latest testimony from the January 6th hearings with a particular focus on whether or not there has been enough evidence to bring charges against the former president as well as whether the Attorney General would even consider taking the case. You can read Ed Luce's piece on the subject in in the Financial Times as a primer for this episode. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump asks to push Jan. 6 trial beyond 2024 election — to April 2026 Drone attack hits building in central Moscow At Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United Front Maui's chief of emergency management resigns amid criticism U.S. gives final approval allowing F-16 training for Ukraine to begin Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit Pennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With yet another indictment against Donald Trump, his 2024 chances have taken another serious blow. David is joined by the host of the Amicus podcast Dahlia Lithwick and political strategist Simon Rosenberg to analyze how the deluge of legal drama will impact the 2024 race and why the Republicans' problems go beyond Trump. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Maui officials defend decision not to sound sirens during wildfire Georgia prosecutor seeks March trial date for Trump and 18 others in election case US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez wins vital lifeline from Catalan separatists Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns More than 60 migrants feared dead at sea off Cape Verde coast New Jersey power outage caused by falling fish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in Ukraine shows no signs of stopping. As the conflict grinds on, what are the key takeaways after nearly 18 months of fighting? Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, Executive Director of the McCain Institute Dr. Evelyn Farkas, and NYT Senior Writer David Sanger join David to break down the lessons that Ukraine, the US, and the rest of the West must learn. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: In Georgia and federal indictments, two vastly different approaches Cargo ship leaves Ukrainian port despite Russian threat of attack Experts Scrutinize Hawaiian Electric as They Search for the Maui Wildfire Cause UK banks shun companies trading with Ukraine North Korea asserts US soldier Travis King crossed border after becoming disillusioned with America More than a dozen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali border Spain advance to Women's World Cup final, eliminate Sweden after a thrilling, rapid-fire, three-goal ending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices