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This week's From the Archive episode comes from September 2022, where David Rothkopf and Ed Luce are joined by Clive Priddle to discuss the then new Prime Minister Liz Truss. 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: Liz Truss is the latest Prime Minister in the United Kingdom but how will she do? David discusses with Ed Luce of the Financial Times and Clive Priddle of Public Affairs. How did she win the leadership race? Will she be a marked difference from Boris Johnson? Will she make it through the year? Find out in this timely and insightful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican party is not sending their best. With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, Norm and guest host Mary Trump break down the lackluster field of Republican candidates and the issues propelling their narratives. Also on the table are Trump’s latest legal woes. What effect could they have in 2024, and why are people upset about the January 6th indictment? Join us and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: British Prime Minister Sunak avoids wipeout in key elections Muslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden Russia again targeted grain facilities in Odesa in overnight attacks. Who is Maria Arena, the 4th MEP caught up in Qatargate? Abbas, Netanyahu to visit Turkey just days apart Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US Gamer breaks 'Football Manager' record with 528-year game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukrainian push stalls, Russia’s command baulks, food crisis looms Travis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says US White House says Russia is preparing for attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea Police raid MEP’s house as Qatargate corruption probe widens Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning plans Women’s World Cup proceeds after shooting in Auckland; New Zealand, Norway players hold minute’s silence Canoe team breaks record for padding the Mississippi River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miles Taylor joins to discuss his just-released book, “Blowback: A Warming to Save Democracy from the Next Trump.” Taylor, who served as Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security in the Trump administration, wrote The New York Times op-ed in 2018 under the pen-name "Anonymous" that was entitled, "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" that drew widespread attention for its criticism of Trump. Several months after quitting the administration, again under the pen name "Anonymous," he published a book in November 2019 entitled, A Warning. Host David Rothkopf and Miles discuss the book, Taylor's struggles after coming forward and the grave consequences to our democracy should Trump or somebody like him take office again. Don't miss this insightful discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Biden’s decision to provide the Ukrainian military with cluster munitions and the Russian government reneging on the grain deal, the conflict has entered a new era. Georgetown Law Professor Rosa Brooks and Washington Post columnist Max Boot join host David Rothkopf to discuss why Biden’s decision to send the munitions was justified and how the world should react to Russia’s weaponization of food supplies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US-Israel relationship is in a very difficult place and things may be getting worse. To discuss where we are and where we are going a former senior Israeli diplomat turned highly regarded commentator, Alon Pinkas, joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf for a discussion that tries to separate spin and facts from outright lies. Join us.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Travis King: What we know so far about North Korea's detention of a US soldier Kyiv says Russia targets grain infrastructure with strikes on Ukraine's Odesa port An Anxious Thailand Awaits a New Leader: Here’s What to Know Political backing for EU Green Deal fizzles despite heat wave Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests Trump’s target letter suggests the sprawling US probe into the 2020 election is zeroing in on him Loose llama blocks package delivery driver in Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia strikes Ukraine grain port after pulling out of export deal Ukraine aims to sap Russia’s defenses, as U.S. urges a decisive breakthrough Israeli President to Meet With Biden Amid U.S. Unease With Netanyahu The EU has revealed its blueprint to curb migration Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan’s visit Secret talks to return Ukrainian children taken by Russia First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,372.80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia halts grain deal, says no link to bridge attack it blames on Ukraine US, China envoys strive to revive climate diplomacy Russia blames Ukraine for attacking a vital bridge in occupied Crimea. The top US economist under fire for taking an EU job Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover Yoon orders all-out effort after heavy rains kill 39 in S Korea Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of this year's NATO summit in Vilnius, we bring you this episode on the 2022 Madrid summit from our archive. Please enjoy! President Biden is racking up wins at the NATO Summit but they are not resonating at home. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce, and David Sanger about the NATO summit, the topics dominating the domestic conversation, and where we are in the war in Ukraine. What happened at the NATO Summit in Madrid? Why aren't Biden's foreign policy successes breaking through? Will the Ukraine war ever end? Find out during this wide-ranging episode. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the economy continuing to rally despite the odds, why are conversations about Biden’s economic performance so negative? Norm and Kavita discuss why voters have differing perceptions of the economy, and how they will play a key factor in the 2024 election. They also discuss the Vice President’s performance so far, and whether she will be an asset or liability to Biden’s reelection campaign. All this and more on the latest episode of Words Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin gives his account of post-mutiny Prigozhin meeting, insists ‘PMC Wagner does not exist’ US Secretary Blinken vows to keep the Indo-Pacific region free and open amid ‘complex’ challenges Thailand’s Election Winner Fails First Parliament Vote to Become Prime Minister—What to Know and What Comes Next Chandrayaan-3: India launches rocket to land spacecraft on moon Exclusive: China invites global investors for rare meeting as economy sputters Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, an AP-NORC poll finds Athlete does 3,249 pushups in hour to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: At NATO summit, Biden’s caution clashed with calls to draw Ukraine closer Chinese Hackers Targeted Commerce Secretary and Other U.S. Officials Russian spy chief confirms call to CIA director after Wagner revolt Sorry Russia, the Baltic Sea is NATO’s lake now Thailand parliament begins voting for new prime minister Greek coastguard 'pressured' disaster survivors to blame Egyptian men Mail delivery suspended in Texas neighborhood due to dive-bombing hawk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NATO summit in Vilnius comes to a close, the United States, France, UK, and Turkey have all taken bold stances with regards to expanding NATO membership and the war in Ukraine. Rosa Brooks fills in for David this week as Kori Schake and Edward Luce break down the latest revelations from the summit, dive into Biden’s performance in the UK and post-summit remarks, and discuss Ed’s recent piece on the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bid NATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summit North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planes Libya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling case Trump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 election Russian drones attack Kyiv and Odesa hours before NATO summit More than 17,000 pancakes served in 8 hours to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by Lucy Montgomery, the founder of the Women's College Players Association, to talk about the nexus of sports and global affairs. They discuss how athletes can serve as global ambassadors, but also frequently bear the burden of international strife and conflict worldwide.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-eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bid NATO head sees 'strong message' on Ukraine's membership bid at summit North Korean leader's sister repeats 'critical' warnings over U.S. spy planes Libya jails 38 over deaths in Mediterranean Sea smuggling case Trump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 election Russian drones attack Kyiv and Odesa hours before NATO summit More than 17,000 pancakes served in 8 hours to break world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With January 6th and the increasing threat of domestic terrorism, the merits of a domestic intelligence agency akin the the UK’s MI-5 have become a hotly debated topic. Marc Polymeropoulos is joined by Pete Strzok and John Sipher to examine the ways such an agency could keep us safe, whether one could be established, and the dangers that it could pose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices