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Next in Foreign Policy: How to Sell to the Government with Joey Arora Aug 22, 2023

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Zoe and Natalya are joined this week by Joey Arora, partner at the Outpost, where he supports companies in securing government contracts in defense, and a former co-founder of AFWERX. They talk about Joey's path from the Air Force to entrepreneurship, trends in defense tech investing, and what every founder should know before trying to secure a government contract. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9.

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 22nd: Biden Urges US Citizens to Leave Belarus Aug 22, 2023

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The three-hundred-forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

US citizens urged to leave Belarus immediately

South Africa’s Ramaphosa welcomes China’s Xi ahead of BRICS summit

Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires

Biden tours Maui's 'overwhelming' wildfire devastation, pledges long-term support

Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug. 24

Donald Trump says he will surrender to Fulton county authorities on Thursday

Ukraine finalizes deal with insurers to cover Black Sea grain ships

Sunflower field owners ask visitors to stop taking nude photos

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DSR Spy Show: Why Alliances Matter Now More than Ever Aug 21, 2023

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Maintaining alliances isn’t easy; they must be nurtured on a regular basis, which takes skill and acumen. Yet even with challenges both domestically and internationally, the US’s allies are some of its greatest assets. Since World War 2, the true brilliance of US strategy is to build genuine and sturdy alliances, politically, militarily, and in intelligence, with partners across the globe. Marc is joined by former senior CIA operations officer Jerry O’Shea, a four time station chief, to discuss why alliances are so critically important. Don’t miss it.

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Sweden’s Role on the International Stage: A Conversation with Martin Kragh Aug 21, 2023

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Sweden is set to join NATO as Turkey drops their objections. They’ve also been staunch supporters of Ukraine in the effort against Russia. To understand Sweden’s role on the international stage, Michael speaks with Martin Kragh, Deputy Center Director of the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. Kragh's research interests include Russia's economy and history, but also the political development in Russia and the former USSR.

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 21st: Tropical Storm Hilary, Earthquake Batter Southern California Aug 21, 2023

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The three-hundred-forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region, nearly 50 flights disrupted

Southern California braces for more floods as tropical storm soaks region from coast to desert

Ally of former leftist Ecuador president to face tycoon’s son in runoff election

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon

Saudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRW

Olga Carmona nets winner as Spain edge England to lift WWC

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From the Silo - Foreign Office: How Military Analysts Got Russia's War So Wrong Aug 20, 2023

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Today’s From the Silo is an episode of Foreign Office from April of last year, where Michael Weiss is joined by Philips O’Brien. We hope you enjoy.

Original Air Date: 4/22/22

Phillips O'Brien, a professor a strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, on why so many overestimated Russia's military capability.

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From the Archive: The Trial of Donald J. Trump Aug 19, 2023

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Today’s episode of From the Archive comes from last June, and features a conversation between David, Rosa Brooks, and Ed Luce on the latest testimony from the January 6th hearings. Enjoy.

Original Air Date: 6/22/22

On this episode of Deep State Radio, David Rothkopf is joined by Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School and Ed Luce of the Financial Times. They discuss the latest testimony from the January 6th hearings with a particular focus on whether or not there has been enough evidence to bring charges against the former president as well as whether the Attorney General would even consider taking the case. You can read Ed Luce's piece on the subject in in the Financial Times as a primer for this episode. Don't miss it.

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 18th: Trump Seeks 2026 Trial Date, US Green Lights F-16 Fighter Jet Training Aug 18, 2023

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The three-hundred-forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Trump asks to push Jan. 6 trial beyond 2024 election — to April 2026

Drone attack hits building in central Moscow

At Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United Front

Maui's chief of emergency management resigns amid criticism

U.S. gives final approval allowing F-16 training for Ukraine to begin

Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit

Pennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion

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How the Trump Cases Will Impact the 2024 Elections Aug 17, 2023

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With yet another indictment against Donald Trump, his 2024 chances have taken another serious blow. David is joined by the host of the Amicus podcast Dahlia Lithwick and political strategist Simon Rosenberg to analyze how the deluge of legal drama will impact the 2024 race and why the Republicans' problems go beyond Trump. Join us.

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 17th: Maui Officials Defend Not Using Sirens, Biden Hosts Japan and South Korea Aug 17, 2023

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The three-hundred-forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Maui officials defend decision not to sound sirens during wildfire

Georgia prosecutor seeks March trial date for Trump and 18 others in election case

US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea

Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez wins vital lifeline from Catalan separatists

Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns

More than 60 migrants feared dead at sea off Cape Verde coast

New Jersey power outage caused by falling fish