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From The Network: Words Matter - A House Divided Against Itself Jan 15, 2023

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On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the start of a divided and performative Congress. Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about Biden's classified documents and the Republicans investigations efforts across the government.

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From The Silo: BDE or LDE? What’s Behind Trump’s Attempted Theft of Classified Documents? Jan 15, 2023

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Originally Aired 8.16.22

Mar-a-Lago was searched for classified national security documents. David Rothkopf discusses the implications of this for our national security with Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and Joe Cirincione. Is this just another nothingburger? Will America come apart at the seams? How much of a threat is the GOP to America's national security? Find out in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it.

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What's Going On In The New Congress Jan 12, 2023

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With a new Speaker installed, Congress is back in full swing. David Rothkopf sits down with Annie Karni of the New York Times and Norm Ornstein of the Words Matter podcast to talk about what has happened so far. Can the new House majority govern? Will the press corps adapt to the new challenge of covering a performative Congress? Where will this all lead? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation.

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The Persuaders: A Conversation with Anand Giridharadas Jan 11, 2023

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The county is becoming ever more polarized and it seems like there is no way to change it. In the face of this despair, writer Anand Giridharadas chronicles the way different people around the country have been persuading others and making a real difference in his new book "The Persuaders: The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy". Do you have to water down to persuade? Who is doing a good job at this? What can activists do to take up these skills and make changes? Find out in this useful discussion.

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Global Risks in the Time of Speaker McCarthy Jan 10, 2023

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While there is chaos in the U.S. House of Representatives, there are real threats looming in the background. David Rothkopf talks about those threats with Max Boot of the Washington Post and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University. How should the U.S. support Taiwan in the coming months? Is China likely to invade? What connects the riots in Brazil to January 6th? Find out during this enlightening conversation.

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From The Network: Seeking a Speaker Jan 08, 2023

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On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about Kevin McCarthy's quixotic quest to become speaker of the House and what it means for average Americans. What does this clown show mean for the most pressing issues facing the United States? Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about the COVID crisis in China and how anti-vax terrorists are seizing on high profile deaths and injuries.

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From The Silo: January 6th as You Have Never Seen it Before Jan 07, 2023

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Originally Aired: January 6, 2022

With time comes perspective and it is clear now that January 6th was not an isolated event. In fact, there are real dangers in perceiving it as one, dangers that could play to the interests of the coup plotters and against the long-term interests of U.S. democracy. We seek to reframe the events of that day and where they fit in the bigger picture with Yale University historian and noted author Joanne Freeman and University of Michigan Law School professor and former U.S. attorney Barb McQuade. We promise, it's not like any discussion January 6th you've heard before...and it's one you need to hear. Join us.

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The Prognosis for American Democracy: Dare We Be Optimistic? Jan 05, 2023

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Congress is in session but the new year hasn't begun until we get some politics, law, and policy predictions from DSR. David speaks with EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and Barb McQuade of the University of Michigan about what we can expect over the coming month. Will we get Speaker of the House in 2023? Will Trump get indicted? What hope can we have for Washington? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this thoughtful discussion.

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American Resistance Mini-Series: A Conversation with Alexander Vindman Jan 05, 2023

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This is the second episode of a six part mini-series on the people and issues featured in David Rothkopf's forthcoming bookAmerican Resistance: The Inside Story of How the Deep State Saved the Nation. This episode features Alexander Vindman, former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. David and Alex discuss the character necessary to stand up for Democracy, how Alex did everything by the book, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. Don't miss it.

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Beijing's Global Media Offensive: A Conversation with Josh Kurlantzick Jan 04, 2023

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As China continues to gain economic and military power, how are they trying to build up their soft power? That is the core question at the heart of Josh Kurlantzick's new book "Beijing's Global Media Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World". David Rothkopf talks with Josh about this and how China is working to leverage that soft power. How is what China doing different than other countries? How has China utilized social media to advance their interests? Is China getting more sophisticated in its strategy around soft power? Find out during this fascinating conversation. Join us!

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