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The Ukraine Counteroffensive, Cluster Munitions and Putin: A Conversation with Ambassador Kaimo Kuusk Jul 10, 2023

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This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny.

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DSR Spy Show: Should the United States Have a Domestic Intelligence Agency? Jul 10, 2023

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With January 6th and the increasing threat of domestic terrorism, the merits of a domestic intelligence agency akin the the UK’s MI-5 have become a hotly debated topic. Marc Polymeropoulos is joined by Pete Strzok and John Sipher to examine the ways such an agency could keep us safe, whether one could be established, and the dangers that it could pose.

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The DSR Daily Brief for July 10th: Biden in Europe, Biden’s Comments on Ukraine’s Bid for NATO Membership Jul 10, 2023

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The three-hundred-seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Biden begins three-nation tour with UK visit before NATO summit

Biden Says Ukraine Is Not Ready for NATO Membership

Yellen's China trip yields long meetings, 'cordial' tone, but no consensus

Dutch PM Mark Rutte announces he’s quitting politics

How many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Moscow hides

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

Snail Racing World Championships make post-pandemic return

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Words Matter: How the Biden Administration Can Fix the Agencies Trump Broke Jul 07, 2023

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With recent developments around the indictment of Donald Trump, Norm and Kavita discuss how the executive branch and Congress can work to repair agencies damaged by the Trump presidency. Looking to the future, how do the administration and other elected officials craft a more responsible federal government? Discover the answers in this week's episode.

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The DSR Daily Brief for July 7th: Yellen in Beijing, NATO Tracking Wagner Movements Jul 07, 2023

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The three-hundred-sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Yellen, in Beijing, Criticizes China’s Treatment of U.S. Companies

Exclusive: IAEA chief Grossi hints at discord among Fukushima report experts

NATO tracks movements of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries: Stoltenberg

Biden approves cluster munition supply to Ukraine

EU border agency chief does not rule out suspending operations in Greece

Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Pregnant fan goes into labor at Taylor Swift concert in Ohio

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How Democrats Can Not Only Win in 2024, But Win Big Jul 06, 2023

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The 2024 election approaches, and the stakes could not be higher. On this episode we take a deep dive into the race, the key players, and how listeners can make a difference. Guests Jennifer Rubin from the Washington Post and political Strategist Simon Rosenberg join host David Rothkopf to discuss the outlook for 2024, the key issues that will define the election, and how Biden and the Democrats can win big.

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The DSR Daily Brief for July 6th: The DSR Daily Brief for July 6th: Prigozhin Back In Russia, UN Wants More Access to Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine Jul 06, 2023

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The three-hundred-fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Belarus leader Lukashenko says Prigozhin back in Russia, Wagner deployment unclear

Ukraine war: Four killed in Lviv as Russian strike hits apartment building in western city

Tracing a tragedy: How hundreds of migrants drowned on Greece’s watch

UN wants more access to Ukraine nuclear plant amid sabotage warnings

Iran says it had court order to seize Chevron tanker

In Trump case, Justice Dept. unseals previously blacked-out portions from search warrant application

Dance party for 1,000 dinosaurs follows Dundurn, Sask., challenge to world record

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What Does a Win in Ukraine Look Like & Will the NATO Summit Get Us Closer to that Win? Jul 05, 2023

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With the NATO summit in Vilnius only a week away, the continued invasion of Ukraine looms large. Yet NATO's role in the conflict is not the only question on the agenda. Will Sweden become a member in the near future? Should NATO take a greater role in the Indo-Pacific? Host David Rothkopf is joined by Former US Ambassadors to NATO Ivo Daalder of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and General Douglas Lute, as well as Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown Law Center and Ed Luce of the Financial Times to break down these questions and more.

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The DSR Daily Brief for July 5th: Swedish Prime Minister Visits the US, China, India and Russia Meet Virtually Jul 05, 2023

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The three-hundred-fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Swedish Prime Minister to Visit White House, Meet With US President

Putin, Xi and Modi Meet on Camera, but With No Signs of Greater Unity

Israel bombs Gaza following Jenin assault

After the riots, Macron must fix a broken France

China adviser says chipmaking export curbs are 'just a start'

Biden's upcoming European trip is meant to boost NATO against Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on

Joey Chestnut wins record 16th Nathan's hot dog eating contest after weather delay

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Foreign Office: An In-Depth View of the Prigozhin Led March on Moscow with Pierre Vaux Jul 04, 2023

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Michael’s guest this week is Pierre Vaux, a researcher specializing in open-source investigations, conducting digital forensic analysis of hostile state activity, disinformation and extremism. As a journalist, he has covered the Ukraine war and the Russian military intervention in Syria since their beginnings.

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