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"The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism": A Conversation with Martin Wolf Mar 14, 2023

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With the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, inflation around the world, and the rise of populism there is no better time to take a step back and look at democratic capitalism as a whole. David and Ed Luce discussed with Martin Wolf author of the new book "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism". Why is democratic capitalism at risk? How have media outlets like Fox News had an impact on the system as a whole? What should we make of the SVB bailout? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it.

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The DSR Daily Brief - March 14, 2023: The AUKUS deal, controversial laws in Israel, and SVB collapse reverberations Mar 14, 2023

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The two hundred fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

Controversial judicial law passes first vote in Israeli Knesset

Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans contagion fears

Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration

China to resume issuing visas to foreigners

Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament

Mexican president says his country safer than United States

We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls

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The DSR Daily Brief - March 13, 2023: Heavy losses in Bakhmut, North Korea test more missiles, and Saudi Arabia & Iran restore ties Mar 13, 2023

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The two hundred fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages

North Korea tests two submarine-launched cruise missiles

What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties

Moldova says it thwarted Russia-linked plot ahead of anti-government protests

US intervenes to contain fallout from collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

‘Farmgate’: Cyril Ramaphosa inquiry ‘clears’ South African president but police still investigating

Micronesia’s president accuses China of ‘political warfare’

At least five mystery goats seen wandering loose in San Francisco

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From The Silo - Is the Vaccinated vs. the Unvaccinated the Next Civil War? Mar 12, 2023

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Originally Aired: July 23, 2021

The science shows that GOP-led resistance to the vaccine is fueling a resurgence of COVID in the US. Anger against the unvaccinated is understandably growing as their ignorance and politics are putting the country at risk again. Where will this lead? What will this new wave of COVID look and feel like? What should we do about it? How does our international response figure in? We discuss these essential and urgent issues with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Laurie Garrett, former Obama health care advisor Dr. Kavita Patel and Ryan Goodman of "Just Security." Don't miss this episode.

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From The Silo - What Difference Will an Election Make: Democracy and Human Rights After Trump Mar 11, 2023

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Originally Aired: June 3, 2020

There is no question that the Trump Administration has been a dramatic departure from past US Administrations on issues like democracy promotion, human rights and protecting press freedoms. Autocrats have been embraced. Press freedoms and free speech have been under siege here in the U.S. What would change if Joe Biden took office next January? In the second of our Agenda 2021 series, Amb. Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America and author of the forthcoming Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All (HarperCollins, July 2020) and Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch discuss global trends, and policy shifts they expect and that they would like to see. Don't miss this important discussion.

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Words Matter - Our Two Speed Country Mar 10, 2023

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From the media and books to drag shows and voting, states is in the South have been trying to turn back the clock. Kavita and Norm talk about these updates, what they mean for the country as a whole, and what we can do about it. Members get a bonus conversation about Walgreens.

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The DSR Daily Brief - March 10, 2023: North Korea simulates artillery strike, Mexico cartel says sorry, and a shooting in Germany Mar 10, 2023

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The two hundred fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

North simulates artillery strike on South's airfield, warns of 'overwhelming response'

Mexican cartel says sorry for attack on Americans, bodies return to US

Jehovah's Witness hall shooting in Hamburg — what we know

Papua rebels release videos showing kidnapped NZ pilot alive

At least 25 killed in Nigeria jihadist attack

Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo

No NATO yet, Turkey tells Sweden and Finland

Tiger cub gets rescue dog playmate at Colorado sanctuary

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Searching for Truth About COVID...and the Looming Next Pandemic Mar 09, 2023

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The Department of Energy released a statement that talked about the origins of COVID. David sits down with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Laurie Garrett and David Wallace-Wells of the New York Times to talk about what we know and don't about the past and future of pandemics. Do we actually know anything new about a potential lab leak source of the COVID-19 virus? How does America's reponse rate against other countries after year three of COVID-19? What we are doing to prepare for the next pandemic? All of these questions and more during this engaging conversation. Join us!

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Next in Foreign Policy - Video Games and Foreign Policy with Bonner Price Mar 09, 2023

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Next in Foreign Policy is doing a mini-series on culture and foreign policy. In the final episode of the mini-series, Grant and Zoe talk with Bonner Price about Video Games and how they interact with foreign policy.

In the final segment, Zoe talks about TiTANiQUE and Grant rants against ticket fees.

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The DSR Daily Brief - March 9, 2023: Russia launches massive strike against Ukraine, Taliban governor killed, and Xi calls for 'more quickly elevating' the military Mar 09, 2023

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The two hundred fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Russia launches largest missile strike against Ukraine in months

Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blast

China’s Xi calls for ‘more quickly elevating’ armed forces

Georgia drops 'foreign agents' law after protests

Congo: Dozens dead in suspected ADF attack

Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin detained by anti-graft agency, to be charged in court on Friday

Argentina makes headway in establishing a cannabis export industry

Coming soon: Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars made from plants

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