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The Case Against Trump is Getting More Serious...So the GOP is Turning on the DoJ & the FBI Jun 01, 2023

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Every day it seems new revelations suggest Donald Trump is in greater legal jeopardy. And, with each new revelation, comes a chorus of accusations and threats from the GOP led by Trump himself that it is time to shut down the Department of Justice and the FBI, time to fire those who are involved in investigating him, time to purge the government of everyone disloyal to the MAGA movement. It is a perilous moment. But where will it lead? We discuss with former FBI special agent Peter Strzok in a wide-ranging, insight-rich conversation you won't want to miss.

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The DSR Daily Brief for June 1, 2023: Debt Ceiling Bill Passes the House, Zelensky joins European Leaders in Moldova Jun 01, 2023

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The three-hundredth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

House Passes Debt Limit Bill in Bipartisan Vote to Avert Default

Latest Russian missile bombardment of Ukraine’s capital kills at least 3 people, including a child

Sudan: 19 killed in shelling of market in poor area south of Khartoum

Europe’s leaders meet in Russia’s shadow

Zelenskiy joins European leaders at summit in Moldova

Donald Trump recorded saying he kept classified file after leaving office

Biden shows growing appetite to cross Putin’s red lines

Firefighters free stuck French bulldog from kitchen sink drain

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What if We Told You Things Were Actually Going Better Than Expected in the US? May 31, 2023

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America did not choose to blow up the world economy. The lunatic caucus in Congress did not prevail. An experienced president helped strike a deal that preserved critical U.S. programs and priorities. The world can stop thinking we've lost our minds. Or can they? With 2024 looming we discuss whether the trends are encouraging or discouraging or downright frightening both at tome and in terms of U.S. foreign policy. Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law Center and host David Rothkopf, do a deep dive...and end up being a little bit optimistic for a change. Join us.

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The DSR Daily Brief for May 31, 2023: Debt Ceiling Bill Heads to the House Floor, Fallout From the Moscow Drone Attacks May 31, 2023

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The two hundred-ninety-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

G.O.P. Revolts Over Debt Limit Deal as Bill Moves Toward a House Vote

Moscow drone attack exposes Russia’s vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military

‘Time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says

North Korea says spy satellite launch crashed into sea

Exclusive: Qatar prime minister, Taliban chief hold secret Afghan talks

Sudan army suspends participation in Jeddah ceasefire talks

Woman wins annual cheese-rolling race while unconscious

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Next In Foreign Policy: Deepfakes and Generative AI with Ben Colman May 30, 2023

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This week Zoe and Natalya are joined by CEO of Reality Defender Ben Colman, to discuss the power of synthetic media and the risks it poses to geopolitics and democracy. They discuss a recent deepfake of an attack at the Pentagon, as well as potential regulatory solutions. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form.

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Is the Ukraine Counter-Offensive Imminent? May 30, 2023

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Michael’s guest this week is Jennifer Cafarella, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Jennifer and her team of analysts have been providing detailed reports and interactive maps each day since the war began on both Russian and Ukrainian positions. If you’re interested in what’s really happening in Ukraine, don’t miss this conversation.

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The DSR Daily Brief for May 30, 2023: Next Steps in Debt Ceiling Deal, Erdogan's Victory, Ukraine Attacks Moscow May 30, 2023

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The two hundred ninety-eigthh episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Debt Limit Bill Heads to Key Committee in First Test of G.O.P. Support

Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided

Ukraine war comes to Moscow as both capitals hit by drones

Spanish PM Sánchez calls snap general election after disastrous local polls

Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests

Uganda’s president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

Illinois graduating class features 12 sets of twins, one set of triplets

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The Intelligence Community at a Crossroads: The Great Challenges We Face May 29, 2023

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Around the world and here at home, the US faces a new array of threats. They are far different from those that were the focus of our intelligence community for the past several decades. They include a rising China, a malevolent Russia, the beginning of a new technological era and profound threats from domestic extremists. On this important episode of DSR's Spy Show, we are joined by CIA and Special Forces veteran, former Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Douglas Wise. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf engage with Wise on all the above issues and the responses are deeply thought-provoking. Join us.

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The DSR Daily Brief for May 26, 2023: Closing in on a Debt Ceiling Deal, US and China Commerce Officials Meet May 26, 2023

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The two hundred ninety-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

White House and G.O.P. Close In on Deal to Raise Debt Limit and Cut Spending

Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic

US, Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies

Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer?

More than 13,000 people in England denied vote due to new ID law - Reuters survey

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms

Mysterious boom rattles several South Carolina communities

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Words Matter: DeSantis Announces Candidacy May 26, 2023

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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 annoucement on the impact of social media on adolescents and the Nebraska Abortion Case.

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