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The Daily Blast: Trump-MAGA Rage at Mexico Suddenly Takes Dark Turn: “Pain Will Ensue” Nov 29, 2024

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Now that Donald Trump has threatened huge tariffs on Mexico, some MAGA figures are suddenly consumed with a dark new fantasy about Trump inflicting all manner of punishment on that country. One top MAGA ally claims Mexico should prepare for a U.S. military invasion. Another says that if Mexico doesn’t do Trump’s bidding, “pain and suffering will ensue.” Trump’s propagandists are laying the groundwork to cast Mexico as a major scapegoat for U.S. social problems. We talked to Douglas Rivlin of America’s Voice, one of the best immigration and border observers out there, about how misguided Trump’s threats are, why MAGA thrills to them, and what all this could portend about the horrors that are coming.

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Reasons We’re Thankful for Our Next President Nov 27, 2024

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There’s a silver lining to every cloud, and in the spirit of this season of thankfulness, we’re expressing our gratitude for our next president. No, really! Ed Luce and Rosa Brooks join David Rothkopf to share why these next four years might not be so bad after all. It’s the perfect way to prepare yourself for arguing at the family Thanksgiving dinner.

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Siliconsciousness: The Next Four Years: Global AI at a Turning Point Nov 27, 2024

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The effort to reign in and responsibly develop AI isn’t a national issue, it’s a global one. With a new US administration, the next four years will be critical both domestically and internationally as AI regulation takes shape. Georgetown Law professor Anupam Chander joins David Rothkopf to break down what we can expect from the Trump administration, the role China plays in the global AI conversation, and more.

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The DSR Daily for November 27: Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire Nov 27, 2024

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On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the ceasefire reached between Hezbollah and Israel, Mexico’s proposed retaliation for Trump’s tariffs, two new Trump nominations, and more.

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The Daily Blast: Trump’s Eruption of Rage at NYT Offers Unnerving Hint of What’s Coming Nov 27, 2024

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This week, Donald Trump erupted in fury at The New York Times. He appeared triggered by a story about a Trump aide named Natalie Harp, who serves as his gatekeeper with creepy levels of devotion. What caught our eye is that in his rant, Trump demanded that The Times show obeisance to him because he won the election, perhaps providing an early glimpse of how he will seek to cow the media into submission. We talked to Margaret Sullivan, the former Times public editor and author of the great Substack “American Crisis,” who explains what Trump’s crackdown on the press might look like—and how well the media will respond to it.

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Where Does the Business Community Come Out on Trump 2.0? Nov 26, 2024

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With the second Trump administration just around the corner, how is the business community reacting? What are the perceptions of Trump’s policies and promises of crushing tariffs? Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld joins David Rothkopf to give the inside scoop into how the business world really feels about Trump 2.0 and what our economic future may hold.

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AAI: Is America Still the Bright, Shining City on the Hill? Nov 26, 2024

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On today’s podcast, CIA veteran Ed Bogan joins @mpolymer to ponder the US intelligence community in a Trump 2.0. How do we separate signal vs noise on the national security cabinet picks, and a potential bloodletting in the US IC? Will GOP national security-minded Senators drill down on DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard’s controversial past? Will the Senate insist on FBI background checks? Will the CIA have trouble if Gabbard is confirmed to run both unilateral and liaison operations against tough targets like Russia and Syria? Does the IC need reform? Lots of questions, no answers just yet, but a plea from Ed to keep calm and carry as we see how the chips fall. A must-listen to episode with a true hero in the US intelligence community.

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The DSR Daily for November 26: Trump Promises Canada/Mexico Tariffs Nov 26, 2024

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On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Trump’s promises of a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, Jack Smith dropping all federal charges against Donald Trump, Israel and Hezbollah nearing a ceasefire deal, and more.

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The Daily Blast: Why Did Trump Win? James Carville Has Discovered an Unsettling Answer. Nov 26, 2024

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As Democrats sift through the wreckage left behind by Donald Trump’s victory, it’s become clear the party needs a major rebuilding effort with the working class. A new analysis from The New York Times finds unnervingly large swings among working class voters during the Trump era, including among nonwhites. We talked to veteran strategist James Carville, who offers a deceptively simple diagnosis: The Democratic Party is simply “in the dark” about how many Americans, especially working class, young, and nonwhite voters, are getting their information right now, and getting to the bottom of this conundrum is urgent. Carville also unveils a new project he’s pursuing that he hopes will begin to solve the problem.

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The DSR Daily for November 25: Hezbollah and Israel Trade Blows Nov 25, 2024

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On the DSR Daily for Monday, November 25th, we break down Hezbollah’s missile attack on Israel, shocking results from Romania’s presidential election, a vice-presidential threat of violence in the Philippines, and more.

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