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The DSR Daily Brief - February 17, 2023: Moldova's new government, Bao Fan goes missing, and South Africa's naval exercise with Russia and China Feb 17, 2023

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The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions

Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing

South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm

European Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’

Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace process

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ action over allied military drills

Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence

Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows

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When Will the Other Shoe Drop in Georgia's Investigation of Trump? Feb 16, 2023

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Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics are under attack. David sits down with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to discuss all of the threats to responsible government. How close are we to a Trump indictment? Will George Santos be held to account? How is the weaponization of government committee missing the mark? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this expert conversation.

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The DSR Daily Brief - February 16, 2023: South Korea calls North Korea an enemy, Rwanda accuses the DRC of an attack, and the Philippines and US to hold largest war game since 2015 Feb 16, 2023

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The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

South Korea brands North Korea an enemy state

Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army post

Philippines and US to hold biggest war games in years

Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

World Bank chief to leave by July

Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans

China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales

English police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates

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One Year Later in Ukraine We Are, Dare We Say It, Cautiously Optimistic Feb 15, 2023

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The war in Ukraine is almost a year old but continues to hold surprises. David talks about what has shocked the experts most with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Joe Cirincione, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute. Are nuclear weapons more likely to be used now? Will the conflict continue to ratchet up or is it frozen? How much more does the United States have to give to Ukraine? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this expert discussion.

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The DSR Daily Brief - February 15, 2023: More balloon news, the UN Secretary General's grave warning, and Russia holding Ukrainian children in camps Feb 15, 2023

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The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says US

UN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nations

Russia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: Study

Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea

U.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President Moise

China praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visit

Xinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UK

Underwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day

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The DSR Daily Brief - February 14, 2023: U.S. military recovers the downed Chinese spy balloon, Russia planning a coup in Moldova, and BBC India offices searched by officials Feb 14, 2023

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The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon

Russia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia Sandu

BBC India offices searched by income tax officials

Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters

Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak

Meloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional elections

Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico

German ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic

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The DSR Daily Brief - February 13, 2023: The US shoots down mystery objects, continued fallout of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and Israel authorises settlements in the West Bank Feb 13, 2023

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

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000

Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlements

Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet

Ethiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protests

Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victims

Mexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl trade

Chilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica

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From The Network: Words Matter - The State of Our Union Is.... Feb 12, 2023

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On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk about the State of the Union, what it says about the future prospects for Joe Biden, and if it matters. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the House "oversight" hearings on Twitter and the weaponization of government.

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From The Silo: Just Because Trumpworld is Batshit Crazy Doesn't Mean You Should Lose Sight of the Big Picture Feb 11, 2023

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Originally Aired: February 11, 2019

In an in-depth conversation with former National Security Advisor to Vice President Joe Biden Colin Kahl, now of Stanford University, we discuss the unsettling reality of Trump Administration foreign policy for American interests and for those of our allies worldwide. From the intelligence community's not so subtle indictment of Trump policies in their most recent report on global threats to the State of the Union, from team Trump's nationalism to a case-by-case breakdown of the unsettling situation in the Middle East, this discussion is a must listen for anyone who wants to get beyond the headlines to understand the bigger trends and threats at play in today's world. Tune in.

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Member Preview: The DSR Daily Brief - February 10, 2023: The Russian offensive begins, Nicaragua releases political prisoners, and Japan and the Philippines strengthen defensive ties Feb 10, 2023

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

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east Ukraine

Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US

Japan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense ties

South Africa declares national disaster over blackouts

Pakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payout

Mexico: Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contracts

Poland to close border checkpoint with Belarus

New Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean

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