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The three-hundred-forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump, allies charged with racketeering scheme over bid to subvert election in Georgia Hawaii residents fear losing Lahaina as fires make housing crisis worse Russia air strikes target western Ukraine, three killed Russia expected to hike interest rates to curb ruble’s slide Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in raid on occupied West Bank South Korea’s Yoon calls for strong security cooperation with US, Japan ahead of Camp David summit Massapequa wins New York’s first Little League Softball title: ‘It means everything’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump, if reelected, has promised to gut the foreign service and put loyalists in top positions. This would also likely include an effort to eliminate whistleblowers, the people who take their oath to the Constitution seriously and place it above personal political loyalties. What would that mean? We discuss with noted whistleblower lawyer Mark Zaid. In addition, we discuss the latest from the cases against Trump with a special focus on their national security implications. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain Hawaii wildfires: deadliest US blaze in a century kills at least 93 people What We Know About the Trump Election Interference Case in Georgia Argentine far-right outsider Javier Milei posts shock win in primary election Poland arrests 2 Russians after Wagner recruitment posters appear in Kraków Niger military to prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ New Covid vaccines are on the way as 'Eris' variant rises Florida scuba diver rescues hooked shark entangled on reef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the latest news surrounding Donald Trump's indictments, we bring you today's episode of From the Silo from January 14, 2021 Original Description: We have never seen events like those that occurred on January 6. We have never had a president who posed the kind of threat to our security presented by Donald Trump. We are facing new challenges to our society and government associated with social media and widespread radicalization. How do we respond to these challenges? Who must be held accountable? We conducted a webinar with three experts--Asha Rangappa, former FBI Agent and currently a senior lecturer at Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, Harry Litman, former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Ryan Goodman, co-editor of Just Security and professor at NYU Law School. Our listeners asked them questions. You'll be interested in their answers. Join us.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of From the Archive Originally aired August 2, 2022 Original Description: Nancy Pelosi has touched down in Taiwan and thrown the U.S.-China relationship into tumult. David sits down with Graham Allison of Harvard University, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and David Sanger of the New York Times to discuss the trip and its impact on the future of Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. Should Nancy Pelosi have gone to Taiwan? How big a strain will this actually put on the relationship between the U.S. and China? Is strategic ambiguity dead or alive? Find out in this vital conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the sound defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, Norm and Kavita discuss whether Democrats can apply the lessons learned to 2024. Also on the agenda are the latest developments with Trump’s documents case in Florida, and whether or not the myriad legal woes will actually help Trump in the next election. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to support Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and bolster border Biden calls China a 'ticking time bomb' over economic troubles Russia’s military push on the eastern front prompts Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians Russia shoots for the moon as space race against US heats up Maui fires: Hawaii death toll hits 55, recovery to take years F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots faces delays and uncertainty Cyclist rides 500 miles backward, seeks Guinness World Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this summer of harrowing wildfires, temperature records the UN Secretary General calls "global boiling," and shrinking ice caps, there is a growing sense of urgency regarding the climate crisis. A major global summit will take place on the subject later this year. Climate experts Rachel Kyte, David Sandalow and science journalist Laurie Garrett discuss what the agenda must include. Plus a special update on resurgent COVID. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russian ‘revenge’ mission: Ukraine braces as Kremlin steps up attacks on recaptured areas Niger military names 21-person cabinet ahead of West African summit Biden bans range of US high tech investments in China citing national security risk Insight: Europe cracks down after rise in 'direct action' climate protests At least 36 people have died on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii, county reports India, Japan, US, Australia hold first Malabar naval exercise off Australia Pigeon survives 80-mile drive stuck in front grille of car Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheena Greitens from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT joins AEI's Kori Schake, Georgetown's Rosa Brooks, and host, David Rothkopf, to pull back the curtain on recent developments in Chinese policy and assess where the US-China relationship is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe teams up with Jordan Schneider of ChinaTalk for a special crossover episode. They discuss the changing mood on China relations, AI competition, and TikTok. They also explored what it's like to be an independent researcher in the foreign policy space and the intellectual freedom it allows. You can hear more from Jordan at chinatalk.media. 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-thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia says it shot down two Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow Win for reproductive rights as Ohio voters reject effort to make it harder to amend state constitution China assures Russia it remains ‘impartial’ on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talks UK signs deal with Turkey to tackle small boat gangs Syrian government extends permission for limited UN aid to opposition areas China tips into deflation as efforts to stoke recovery falter Fitness: Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to boost health - study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine declares war on Russia’s Black Sea shipping European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far Russians tied to Putin or military sidestep sanctions and draw protest Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year Israel demolishes refugee camp home of alleged Palestinian attacker Exclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts Black bear burglar Hank the Tank captured, heading to Colorado sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Separating fact from fiction in an era of disinformation is a challenging job. This week’s guest, former CIA field officer Alex Finley, is an expert. Alex joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to talk Russian disinformation and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat Trump says he will seek a recusal, venue change in Jan. 6 case Biden administration sued over asylum appointment app that ‘does not work’ Drone attack on tanker shows Kyiv’s intent to hit Russian energy shipments Ukraine says U.S and German air defence systems 'highly effective' U.S. companies are buying less from China as relations remain tense Lack of goals bounces USWNT from World Cup earlier than ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's From the Silo comes from July 2022 and features both Michael Weiss and Marc Polymeropoulos on Foreign Office. Original Description: Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropolous discusses the capture of a GRU illegal trying to infiltrate the ICC -- and whether or not former National Security Adviser John Bolton could really plan a "coup.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over three years later, and the fallout of Trump's Ukraine scandal is just as important as ever. Today's From the Archive comes from November 2019, and deals with how the scandal damaged US national security. Original Description: With all eyes on the impeachment hearings this week, we take a step back to reframe the discussion about Trump shake-down of the Ukrainian government in terms of the damage that was done to U.S. national security interests and those of our allies.  Congress voted money to Ukraine not as a gift, but to enable them to defend against an active invasion by Russia.  Withholding that money put lives and Ukraine’s stability at risk.  The case is just one illustration of a broader series of decisions by the Trump team that have put America and Americans in danger—from the green light given to the Turks to invade Syria thereby strengthening ISIS, Russia, Iran and the Syrians to seeking to cut a deal and leave Afghanistan to the Taliban, from bungling the North Korea negotiation to gift afte

If you've been watching as much coverage of the indictment as we have, then you're probably more confused than ever. Norm and Kavita are here to make sense of it all, discussing what the indictment really means, how we got to this point, and what it will mean for Trump and the Republicans moving into 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump pleads not guilty to charges that he conspired to overturn 2020 election Niger’s Bazoum warns of ‘devastating’ fallout for world if coup succeeds Russian warship damaged after Ukraine attacks Novorossiysk naval base, sources say Biden administration rule restricting asylum can remain in place, court rules 14 Injured in Car Rampage and Stabbing Near Seoul Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China Emu captured after two weeks on the loose in Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the tsunami of an avalanche of a mudslide of Trump news, it can be hard to wade through the muck to find meaning. With Trump and his Republican allies doing their best to muddy the waters in the lead-up to 2024, the Democrats have their work cut out for them. EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman join David to find meaning in the chaos and discuss the future of the former President’s numerous legal battles and their ramifications for the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices