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Trying Trump: A Conversation with Norm Eisen May 09, 2024

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It’s safe to call Trump’s ongoing legal woes the trial of the century. At least for far. But what remains in store for the trial, and how likely is the prosecution to secure a conviction? Norm Eisen joins David Rothkopf to discuss his new guidebook to the trial, “Trying Trump,” and to breakdown both the trial so far and what comes next.

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A Sane Discussion on Campus Demonstrations (Which May Make You Crazy) May 02, 2024

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Campus protesters have been vilified, accused of being terrorists, and attacked. But why has there been such a strong and polarized reaction to current demonstrations taking place at universities across the country? Emily Tamkin and Wajahat Ali join David Rothkopf to consider what makes this issue so divisive, and why campus protests have been a cornerstone of US politics for decades.

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An Exclusive Conversation with Secretary Pete Buttigieg Apr 24, 2024

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The latest in our series of Bernard L. Schwartz PolicyForum events is here. In conjunction with the New Republic, we host Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for an insightful conversation with DSR Network CEO David Rothkopf and The New Republic Editor Michael Tomasky. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation as Secretary Buttigieg gives his unique insight into some of the greatest challenges facing our country today.

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Campaign 2024 Update with Simon Rosenberg & Tara McGowan Apr 11, 2024

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The polling is looking better and better for President Biden, but we’re not out of the woods yet. The Biden camp still needs to win over members of the 2020 coalition to cement Trump’s defeat. Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg join David Rothkopf to give us the lay of the land for where we are, and the work that needs to be done to ensure victory come November.

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The Latest on Trump's Legal Follies Apr 04, 2024

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Donald Trump’s latest schemes are some of his shadiest yet, and that’s saying something. Between the rejection of his bond in the NY civil fraud case and the greatly inflated value of Truth Social, Trump is coming up with all sorts of schemes to pay his dues. Allison Gill joins David Rothkopf to give a run-down on his various cases, and what Jack Smith and others can do to ensure that Trump faces justice.

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Beware the Wounded Fox in Our Electoral Henhouse Mar 28, 2024

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Donald Trump isn’t the only threat that Joe Biden and the Democrats are fighting ahead of the election. Fox News continues to be a thorn in the side of our democracy, despite the networks stumbles in recent years. Journalist Nina Burleigh joins David Rothkopf to explain how Rupert Murdoch’s network still plagues the airwaves.

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For Rich Guys Like Trump, Justice Delayed is...Precisely What They're Paying For Mar 21, 2024

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Donald Trump may have been hit with multiple steep fines from the E. Jean Carroll suits and the NY fraud case, but he’s still managed to avoid accountability in a plethora of legal battles. How does he keep getting away with it? Legal expert Kimberly Atkins Stohr joins David Rothkopf to break down the latest from Trump’s many trials.

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Is the Trump Campaign the Biggest Shitshow in the History of American Politics? Mar 14, 2024

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To the surprise of no one, Donald Trump and Joe Biden have officially secured their party's nomination for president. But while President Biden’s campaign is on a roll, Donald Trump’s is self-destructing. Veteran political strategists Simon Rosenberg and Tara McGowan join David Rothkopf to bring us the latest news from the 2024 campaigns.

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The Only State of the Union-Oscar Podcast You'll Ever Need Mar 07, 2024

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Joe Biden’s State of the Union address has been a source of speculation, anticipation, and a little bit of dread. The address presents Biden with an opportunity to shape the narrative around the election now that he and Trump have officially secured their nominations. The Washington Post’s Jen Rubin joins David Rothkopf on the day of the address to forecast the President’s message and, crucially, what to look for to make the Oscars less disappointing.

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Special Edition Pod: What Was the Supreme Court Thinking? Feb 29, 2024

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We’re not just disappointed — we’re mad. The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Trump’s immunity claims has dealt another blow to efforts to hold Trump accountable for his numerous misdeeds in office. Experts Norm Eisen and Allison Gill join David Rothkopf to break down the implications of the decision.

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