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Joe Biden Launches an Optimism Offensive That Could Carry Him to a Second Term Feb 09, 2023

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The President delivered the a State of the Union unlikely any other before. David talks with David Corn of Mother Jones and Simon Rosenberg of NDN about the speech and the impact it will have politically moving forward. Did the speech meet expectations? Has Biden put questions around his fitness for office behind him? What should we make of the heckling from Republicans? Find out during this compelling conversation. Members of the DSR get even more because Ryan Goodman of NYU Law School to talk about Mark Pomerantz, his new book, and what we know about the Manhattan investigation of Donald Trump.

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Balloonacy: The US Military Triggers a Deflationary Spiral Feb 08, 2023

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Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the national security risks posed by the balloon, the response, and what it all means. How concerned should we be about Chinese surveillance? What Secretary Blinken right to cancel his visit to China? What legal issues does this raise? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us!

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"The Fight of His Life": A Conversation with Chris Whipple Feb 07, 2023

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President Biden is about to give his second State of the Union address. David looks back at the first two years of President Biden's time in office with Chris Whipple, author of the new book "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House". What will President Biden say tonight? How will the change in Chief of Staff impact the administration? What will be the story of the next two years? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this timely conversation.

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Member Preview: The DSR Daily Brief - February 6, 2023: An earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the U.S. looks for the balloon, and the Adania sell-off continues Feb 06, 2023

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The two hundred thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300

US searches for wreckage of suspected Chinese spy balloon

Adani sell-off continues amid protests by India’s opposition

Canada deploys military aircraft over Haiti to disrupt gangs

Mali expels human rights chief of UN peacekeeping mission

Hong Kong: landmark national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins

Paris, Berlin to call for subsidy transparency during US trip

Japanese zoo solves mystery of isolated gibbon's pregnancy

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From The Network: Modernizing Congress with Rep. Derek Kilmer Feb 06, 2023

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On this week's episode, Norm talks with Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-6) about his work as the Chair of the Modernizing Congress Committee, what they were able to accomplish, and what work is left to do. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment where Norm and producer Grant Haver talk reflect on the interview.

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From The Silo: Democracy vs. Inflation Feb 04, 2023

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Originally Aired: June 14, 2022

President Biden is headed to Saudi Arabia and will meet with Mohammed bin Salman. Is this the end for the "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing of America's foreign policy. David Rothkopf talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times about this and other foreign policy issues facing the Biden Administration. Should Biden be having this meeting at all? Will it do anything to tame gas prices ahead of the midterm? Is there any way to keep the moral clarity of Biden's "Democracy vs. Autocracy" framing while working in a messy world? The answer to these and other vital questions facing the Biden Administration during this far-ranging episode. Join us!

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Member Preview: The DSR Daily Brief - A Chinese spy balloon, no new elections in Peru, and Sweden moves to toughen terror laws Feb 03, 2023

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

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Chinese spy balloon: US tracks suspected surveillance device

Peru Congress rejects new bid to advance elections amid protests

Sweden moves to toughen anti-terror laws

Germany wants to allow transfers of Leopard 1 tanks

Myanmar crisis overshadows ASEAN ministers' meeting

Honduras launches $280 mln U.N.-backed humanitarian aid plan

Israel probes legality of US giving artifact to Palestinians

Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio’s heat

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Time for a Little Waiting for Merrick to Act Therapy Feb 02, 2023

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We are drawing ever closer to 2024 but there are still no indictments of Donald Trump despite seeing crimes right in front of our eyes. Are the wheels of justice just grinding slowly or have the wheels come off of Garland's Department of Justice? David discusses with Dr. Allison Gill of the Jack podcast and Harry Litman of the Talking Feds podcast. Why are there no indictments yet? What is going on with the multiple special counsels that he is overseeing? When should we expect to see move movement on these issues? Find out in this therapeutic episode. Join us!

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"Greetings from Israel, Wish I Weren't Here": The Awkward Subtext of Blinken's Visit with Bibi Feb 01, 2023

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to a very different Israel than one might have expected a year ago. Benjamin Netanyahu is back in power with a more hard right government and an Israeli raid in the West Bank and a shooting in Jerusalem have raised the the temperature of Israel-Palestinian tensions. David discusses Blinken's visit and the larger relationship between the U.S. and Israel with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Alon Pinkas of Haaretz. What did Secretary Blinken say and do in Israel? How should the U.S. work with a hard right Israeli government? What do this mean for the future revival chances of the JCPOA? Find out during this insightful conversation. Don't miss it!

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Member Preview: The DSR Daily Brief - January 30, 2023: A blast in Pakistan, a shooting in Jerusalem, and the drone strike in Iran Jan 30, 2023

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

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Pakistan mosque blast: At least 28 killed after explosion in Peshawar

Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue

Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. official says

Peru’s president renews call for elections this year to bring end to protests

Slovenia arrests 2 suspected Russian spies

Tunisia's parliamentary election sees 11% voter turnout