Deep State Radio

The three-hundred-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Deep in the Atlantic, a ‘Catastrophic Implosion’ and Five Lives Lost U.S. Navy Heard What It Believed Was Titan Implosion Days Ago How Modi and Biden turbocharged India-US ties Western countries commit billions to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine New EU sanctions put the squeeze on Russian oil smugglers Indian PM Modi to meet CEOs as Washington visit concludes UN slams Israel’s use of ‘advanced military weaponry’ in Jenin Firefighters rescue horse from pool in Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few people have offered the kind of insight into Donald Trump than has his niece, psychologist Mary Trump. On this special episode of DSR, we speak to Mary about how she thinks the former president is responding to the legal walls closing in on him, how he would react were he sentenced to prison and how his very first years growing up in Queens may have scarred him and put the country at risk. Don't miss this fascinating, wide-ranging conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Rescuers make a last desperate push as final hours of oxygen on the missing Titanic sub tick down Biden Plans Lavish Formal Welcome for Modi as He Seeks to Bolster Ties Russia says it downed 3 drones outside Moscow Ukraine strikes bridge to Crimea, say Russian-appointed officials Israel drone attack kills 3 in occupied West Bank car attack EU summons Kosovo and Serbia leaders for emergency talks Firefighters rescue dog stuck behind owner's toilet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown Law Center guest hosts for David Rothkopf. She is joined by Ed Luce of the Financial Times, David Sanger of the New York Time and Stephen Walt of Harvard’s Kennedy School to discuss their takes on Secretary Blinken’s China visit as well as Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to the United States. What should we make of Biden recent comments calling Xi Jinping a dictator? Does the US need India more than India needs the US? Tune in to find out. Plus, Stephen Walt discusses his piece on Henry Kissinger as the former Secretary of State recently turned 100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: In Hosting Modi, Biden Pushes Democracy Concerns to the Background Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 483 Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movie China lashes back as Biden labels Xi a 'dictator' Titan sub: What happens next after sounds detected in search Honduras: Gang violence in women's prison kills at least 41 people ‘Lobster Lady’ turns 103, has been hauling traps for 95 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia attacks Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in overnight air strike Blinken has "robust conversation" with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing France resolves to support Ukraine's NATO membership EU looks to ban companies from making sensitive tech in China Indian Prime Minister Modi's Visit to Washington Is His Most Important So Far. Here's What to Know UN chief tells Israel to halt illegal settlements in Palestine Ohio woman refuses to remove 9.5-foot werewolf from her yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the so-called Global War on Terror, the US developed legal mechanisms to help support efforts to fight "the bad guys." Some of these were said by critics on the left and right to violate the privacy rights of Americans. Now these mechanisms are up for renewal. Should we continue to embrace them. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf discuss this vital issue with former CIA lawyer James Petrila. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of human-computer interaction at Tampere University. He is the creator and author of Vatnik Soup, a Twitter thread series (and a hashtag!) where he introduces pro-Russian actors and propagandists from around the world, be they so-called "independent journalists", politicians, military personnel or just regular grifters looking to make some easy money. As is typical with Michael’s guests, Pekka brings perspectives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been glimmers of sanity from a Supreme Court that seemed hopelessly radicalized. The former president of the United States has begun to be held accountable and America has not rioted in the streets in response. We are far from out of the woods and Donald Trump has promised that the first thing he would do were he to be reelected is to turn the country into a banana republic. But what are we to make of the progress, the good news? And what should we brace for in terms of the next wave of bad news? We discuss with the one and only Dahlia Lithwick of Slate and the Amicus brief. You won't want to miss this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lies and deflections from Republicans defending Trump have spun up the ire of "Words Matter" co-host Norm Ornstein. So in this episode he not only explains why but guest co-host David Rothkopf tries unsuccessfully to defuse his anger. Instead, both recount the facts surrounding the case for which Trump was arraigned this week and the likely cases to come and frankly, the outrage only grows. Join them to understand why it is fully justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long awaited Spring offensive has become a Summer offensive. But we are just in the first phases. Key Ukrainian units have been held back. What lies ahead will be brutal. But can Ukraine make a breakthrough? Could they take some or all of Crimea? Are militia units making a difference in Russia? We discuss with an expert, General Mark Hertling, and our expert panel including former US Defense Dept official Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce of the Financial Times and host, David Rothkopf. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by Aaron Schwartzbaum, a 2023 Templeton Fellow with the Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute to discuss Kremlinology, Great Power competition, and the war in Ukraine. Aaron currently hosts FPRI's Bear Market Brief, The Continent, and Report in Short podcasts. 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

Harvard's Calder Walton has written an important new history espionage called Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. We draw upon his insights to discuss the Trump case, what another Trump Administration might mean for our intelligence community and how the history of the past 100 years of global intel rivalries can prepare us for the evolving contest with China. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf join for a discussion that should not be missed, especially in light of the Trump indictment. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Key Ukrainian dam blown up, Kyiv blames Russia Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military ‘aggressiveness’ Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison Kuwait votes in parliamentary polls in hopes of ending deadlock US sues Binance and founder Zhao over 'web of deception' Wolverine spotted in California is only the second in 100 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is James Rushton, a journalist at Yahoo News who is covering the Ukraine-Russia war from his home in Kyiv. He’s been reporting amidst air raid sirens and other challenges and is extremely well-placed on the front lines of the war to tell you what is happening in the country. His experience and perspective on all things Ukraine is not to be missed. Tune In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive India train disaster: signal fault identified as cause, says minister As oil prices stagnate, OPEC Plus opts to extend production cuts China’s new defense chief ghosts the US, but meets with Europeans  Fighter jets chase small plane in Washington area before it crashes in Virginia US video shows close call with Chinese warship in Taiwan Strait Mystery creature caught on camera in South Carolina waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita discuss the passing of the debt ceiling deal in the House of Representatives. Since taping, the bill also passed the Senate and is expected to be signed as early as Friday, June 2, 2023 by President Biden. In the members-only section, they discuss the recent alleged recordings of former President Trump stating that he knew that documents in his possession were classified. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Congress approves debt deal, averting a US default Zelenskyy’s plea exposes Europe’s divisions Kyiv defenses thwart Russia’s 6th air assault in 6 days against Ukraine capital India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Modi over China in US visit Exclusive: US seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells What’s the latest in Sudan? Suspended talks, sanctions, fighting Motorized trash can reaches 55 mph in England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day it seems new revelations suggest Donald Trump is in greater legal jeopardy. And, with each new revelation, comes a chorus of accusations and threats from the GOP led by Trump himself that it is time to shut down the Department of Justice and the FBI, time to fire those who are involved in investigating him, time to purge the government of everyone disloyal to the MAGA movement. It is a perilous moment. But where will it lead? We discuss with former FBI special agent Peter Strzok in a wide-ranging, insight-rich conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundredth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: House Passes Debt Limit Bill in Bipartisan Vote to Avert Default Latest Russian missile bombardment of Ukraine’s capital kills at least 3 people, including a child Sudan: 19 killed in shelling of market in poor area south of Khartoum Europe’s leaders meet in Russia’s shadow Zelenskiy joins European leaders at summit in Moldova Donald Trump recorded saying he kept classified file after leaving office Biden shows growing appetite to cross Putin’s red lines Firefighters free stuck French bulldog from kitchen sink drain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices