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AAI - From Hollywood with Love: What Makes for a Good Spy Movie? Jan 29, 2024

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Spy movies have been a staple of Hollywood for decades, but how many of them actually get it right? Spycraft Entertainment’s John Sipher joins Marc Polymeropoulos to talk about what makes for a good spy story, and why more accurate depictions of the intelligence community make for great entertainment. John and Marc also discuss the generational divide between the old guard and Gen Z at the CIA and more.

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The DSR Daily for January 29 - 3 US Troops Killed in Jordan, US and Chinese Official to Meet on Fentanyl Jan 29, 2024

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On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the mounting pressure to retaliate over the deaths of US troops in Jordan, the upcoming meeting between US and Chinese officials to curb the production of Fentanyl, UN workers accused of aiding Hamas, and more.

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FTS - DeSantis Announces Candidacy Jan 28, 2024

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Original Air Date: May 16, 2023

Norm and Kavita are both traveling, but that doesn’t stop them from discussing the issues. This week, in this abbreviated version of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss Ron DeSantis’s presidential bid announcement, the Surgeon General’s announcement on the impact of social media on adolescents and the Nebraska Abortion Case.

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The Secret Life of Cookies - Stop Making Trump Jokes with David Kamp Jan 27, 2024

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Marissa’s guest is noted writer David Kamp, who (along with Marissa) is an alumnus of Spy Magazine, which famously coined the term “short-fingered vulgarian” to describe New York real estate celebrity Trump. David discusses his recent editorial for the New York Times where he argues the stakes for our democracy are too high and it’s time to stop laughing at Trump. Which isn’t to say Marissa and David don’t share a chuckle or two on the podcast. Chocolate chip and halvah cookies are baked.

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FTA - Putin Underestimated Biden and NATO: Big Mistake Jan 27, 2024

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Original Air Date: January 25, 2021

All eyes remain on the border between Ukraine and Russia as the conventional wisdom is that Russia is more likely than not further invade Ukraine. President Biden is considering sending thousands of troops into the region while other NATO allies have already begun moving weapons and soldiers into Eastern Europe. What lessons has the Biden administration learned from Obama's experience with Crimea? Are there any off-ramps left for Putin to deescalate? Will this situation ultimately strengthen NATO and perceptions of American power abroad? Deep State Radio host David Rothkopf speaks with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and Evelyn Farkas former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia about these and other issues facing the United States and our Allies. Join us.

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WAGD Radio - 90 Seconds to Midnight: The Cogs of the Doomsday Clock Jan 26, 2024

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The Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight. But what actually goes into the decision to set the time, and how panicked should we really be? Bulletin of Atomic Scientists member Daniel Holz and former executive director Kennette Benedict join Jon Wolfsthal and Heather Williams to break down what the clock really means and more.

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The DSR Daily for January 26 - World Court Makes Ruling on Israel, France to Enact Controversial Immigration Law Jan 26, 2024

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On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the World Court’s ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza, France enacting its controversial immigration law, Biden positioning new approvals for natural gas export terminals, and more.

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Is it Time to Panic Yet? Jan 25, 2024

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Donald Trump is now the GOP's presumptive nominee. How should the Biden team be responding? What should they be doing differently.?David Rothkopf joins Norm and Kavita to analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly of the election so far and what comes next.

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The DSR Daily for January 25 - General Strike Protests Milei’s Policies in Argentina, Ukraine Calls for Probe into POW Plane Crash Jan 25, 2024

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On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the general strike in Argentina, Ukraine’s calls for a probe into the Russian plane crash, Ohio lawmakers banning gender-affirming care for minors, and more.

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Biden is Israel's Most Popular Politician. How Should He Use That Influence? Jan 24, 2024

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Whereas Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling with flagging domestic support , Joe Biden is the most popular politician in Israel. As the devastating war in Gaza drags on, how can Biden channel his popularity into substantive policy change? Jerusalem-based journalist Noga Tarnopolsky joins Kori Schake, Ed Luce, Rosa Brooks, and David Rothkopf to answer this question and more.

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