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Michael’s guest this week is Calder Walton, Assistant Director of the Belfer Center's Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of the book, “Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. Michael and Calder discuss the history of espionage between Russia and the United States and they touch on Michael’s upcoming book on the GRU. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump Prepares to Make Familiar Trip to Courthouse, This Time in Washington Niger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS mulls action Former VP Mike Pence blasts Trump, 'crackpot lawyers' following indictment Turkey fumes as Disney axes founding father series after Armenian outcry Travis King: North Korea confirms custody of US soldier Mongolia to deepen cooperation with US on rare earths, prime minister says Maryland woman blasts a world record-breaking 107-decibel burp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though Special Counsel Jack Smith's latest indictment of Donald Trump was expected, it still hit with great force. It is not only historically unprecedented, it is a case that will in many ways decide the future of the kind of government America will have going forward. Join our panel of Jen Rubin and Max Boot of the Washington Post and David Sanger of the New York Times to explore in depth the meaning of indictment, what comes next and why, despite it all, Trump is likely to remain the GOP candidate for the presidency in 2024. Don't miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th district joins Marc and David to talk Trump’s latest indictment, and what it means for the US at home and abroad. The Congresswoman also dives into her time both as a case officer with the CIA and her current role on the House Intelligence Committee to give insight on the relationship between the intelligence community and Congress. For all this and more, tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump charged in probe of Jan. 6, efforts to overturn 2020 election Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube port, sending global grain prices higher Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup Europeans Evacuate Niger Amid Risks of Wider Conflict Pentagon confirms North Korea responded to message about Travis King Shooting at Swedish consulate in Turkey’s Izmir injures one Man wins $1M lottery prize 3 days after announcing his retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: France to begin evacuation for its citizens, EU nationals in coup-hit Niger Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow, hitting a tower for the second time in 3 days Israel’s Supreme Court to hear petitions about law that cuts its power Ukraine’s plan if Russia assassinates Zelenskyy Myanmar junta grants partial pardon to democracy champion Suu Kyi Trump increases Republican primary lead despite swirling legal peril USWNT advances to WWC knockouts after nervy draw with Portugal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Niger coup leaders say ousted gov’t authorized French attack to free Bazoum Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia. Here’s a look at that investigation The war is coming to Russia, Zelenskiy warns after latest drone attack No cease-fire while Ukraine is on the offensive, Putin declares Wagner pauses fighter recruitment and focuses on Africa and Belarus - Prigozhin Britain commits to future North Sea oil and gas licences 'SCHOOL' misspelled as 'SHCOOL' on Massachusetts road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of Governor Greg Abbott's latest border security controversy, we're bringing you this Word's Matter episode from the silo. On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about immigration policy and the political stunts performed by Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott around the issue. For members, Kavita and Norm talk about the latest Trump legal news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the latest developments in Donald Trump's legal battles, we're bringing you this episode from our archive. Every week it seems that more and more evidence of Donald Trump's attempts at election subversion are revealed but where is the Department of Justice in their investigations. With some of the crimes outlined in the Mueller Report reaching their statute of limitations, swift action is necessary to preserve our democracy. At this pivotal moment, DSR host David Rothkopf and co-host Kavita Patel talk with Richard Painter, former ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, and Randall Eliason, former AUSA and Chief of the Public Corruption/Government Fraud section at the DC US Attorney's Office about the path forward for bringing Trump to justice. How do we know if Merrick Garland is moving fast enough? What laws need to be adjusted to prevent corruption in the future? Will Trump be charged with obstruction of justice. All these questions and more are discussed in this timely conversation.

The walls continue to close in on Donald Trump. New charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case are the latest in the former president’s ongoing battle with the law. Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute and Chair of the States United Democracy Center Amb. Norm Eisen and Host of “The Daily Beans” and "Cleanup on Aisle 45” Allison Gill join David to break down what it all means and what comes next. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Donald Trump faces new charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Here’s what to know Power impasse continues in Niger, 48 hours after coup against Bazoum US-Saudi talks amid reports of far-reaching diplomatic plan for Middle East Ukrainian troops liberate southern village, while Russia shoots down drone attack on Moscow Russian, Chinese officials join Kim at North Korea military parade Are arsonists behind Italy's devastating wildfires? More than 200 ponies make annual swim across Virginia channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hot here in DC, but we’re not alone. Norm and Kavita talk climate change and what the administration can do to combat disinformation to change the conversation around climate. Additionally, we discuss what the Democrats can and should be doing to stop Governor Abbott’s abhorent policies at the border. For all this and more, tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine sends fresh troops into the battlefield in new push against the Russians Trudeau reshuffles Cabinet in largest overhaul of his government Soldiers in Niger claim to have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum North Korea's Kim shows off banned missiles to Russian minister Israel’s top court will hear challenges to a law that weakens its power Putin on a charm offensive as Africa-Russia summit kicks off Chinese teen skips rope 374 times in one minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States and Israel have long had a “special relationship.” Yet with the Netanyahu government’s latest assault on Israeli democracy, that relationship is under more strain than ever. Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas and independent journalist and author Emily Tamkin join David Rothkopf to break down the future of US-Israel relations and how the Biden administration can maintain a long-time partnership while protecting democratic values.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: North Korea: China and Russia in first post-pandemic visits A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister Savvy politician or ‘hostage’? Netanyahu’s uncertain role in judicial push. Grain dance: What Poland wants in return for its solidarity with Ukraine India’s Modi to face no-confidence vote over Manipur violence Russian fighter jets damage U.S. drone in Syria Escaped goats overrun California neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe is joined by arms control and nonproliferation implementation specialist April Arnold this week, fresh from the Aspen Security Forum. They discuss highlights from the Forum, as well as April's assessment of the nuclear threat from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China. They also discuss the portrayal of nuclear risks in entertainment and media in the wake of the release of Oppenheimer. 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-twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say West Bank shooting: Israel says it has killed three suspected Palestinian gunmen in Nablus Southern Turkey rocked by magnitude 5.5 earthquake Ursula von der Leyen is losing her team Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants ‘We are at war’: More evacuations as Greece battles wildfires Gorilla mistakenly believed to be male gives birth at Columbus Zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say you should write what you know. After over thirty years in the intelligence community, Alma Katsu certainly knows a lot. Alma joins Marc and David to share her experiences working in intelligence, tapping her experiences as an author, and the blurring line between fact and fiction in the world of AI. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia accuses Ukraine of Moscow drone attack Sánchez’s tricky road to victory after shock Spanish election result Ukraine has recaptured 50% of the territory that Russia seized, Blinken says Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro fading from the spotlight Typhoon Doksuri rapidly intensifies, may hit Philippines Netanyahu leaves hospital as Israel faces a key vote — and a crisis — over divisive legal changes Elon Musk posts new Twitter logo X to replace blue bird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's From the Silo is a Words Matter episode is from June 2022, where Norm and Kavita discuss the January 6th Hearings. This episode includes member’s only content, so if you want more content like this every week, please consider becoming a member. Enjoy! Original episode description: On this week's episode, we talk about the January 6th committee hearings, the Republican candidates for office that believe in the big lie, and how the media is talking about all of this. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Representative Liz Cheney, Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Mastriano, and Tucker Carlson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices