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From The Network: Words Matter - The Lame Duck Congress Dec 04, 2022

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On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita discuss what remains on the agenda for the lame duck Congress including issues like the debt limit and the looming threat of a railroad strike. Members of the DSR Network get access to a bonus conversation about the respect for marriage act and World AIDS day.

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From The SIlo: A Conversation With Senator Chris Murphy Dec 03, 2022

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Originally Aired: March 3, 2022

Senator Chris Murphy is an outspoken progressive leader on foreign policy and has been a passionate supporter of Ukraine. Dr. Kavita Patel sat down with Senator Murphy to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and how America's adversaries and allies are viewing the conflict around the world. They also discuss the fight against COVID-19 and the fight for gun control. How should the U.S. approach a hesitant India on Russia sanctions? What is the next step for American policy towards COVID-19? Will anything ever get down to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country? Find out on this wide-ranging episode.

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The Outlook for Congress with Representative Eric Swalwell Dec 01, 2022

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With the midterms results in the rearview mirror (at least in the house), Simon sits down with Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) to talk about what they mean for Congress moving forward. How will a GOP-led house change things? Will a Speaker McCarthy push through support for Ukraine? How important is a unified Democratic party in the minority? Find out the answers to these and other questions during this thoughtful conversation. Members get a brief conversation between Simon, Tara, and producer Grant Haver about what Democrats can do while in the minority.

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Expecting the Unexpected: U.S. Foreign Policy Outlook Nov 29, 2022

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Coming out of Thanksgiving and the midterms, David talks with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress about what the next two years of America's foreign policy will look like. How should America approach a new Bibi government in Israel and the broader Middle East? Is Biden's China policy on the right track? What should we expect to come of the war in Ukraine? Find out the answer to these and other core question during this insightful conversation. Join us!

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From The Network: The DSR Daily Brief - November 21, 2022: Malaysia’s election, Turkey hits kurdish militants, and the death of Hebe de Bonafini Nov 27, 2022

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The one hundred and eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

Malaysia’s election uncertainty drags out as party dithers

Turkey strikes Kurdish militants a week after Istanbul blast

Argentina: 'Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo' co-founder dies

Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia

World Cup 2022: Iran's Ehsan Hajsafi speaks out over conditions in his home country

Two prominent Iranian actresses arrested - state media

Iran: Rights groups warn of crackdown in Kurdish Mahabad

Iran protests continue to rage on streets as officials renew threats

Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests

Are 15,000 Iranian Protesters Going To Be 'Mass Executed'?

US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over crackdown on protests

Texas woman pleads guilty to smuggling spider monkey in 'beer' box

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From the Silo: A Very Deep State Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2022

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Originally Aired: November 22, 2017

What are Deep State Radio nerds thankful for this Thanksgiving? We poll our experts and we get just the responses you would expect. One said he is thankful we have not had a nuclear war with North Korea...yet. Of course, many said they were grateful for Robert Mueller. And while others mentioned being grateful for all the faceless bureaucrats of the Deep State themselves...almost all of our experts showed a lot of love all our Deep State Radio nerds. Break out the box wine, pop a ear bud into your ear, and covertly listen along instead of having to endure your crackpot relatives around the Thanksgiving table. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us down here in the third sub-basement of the Ministry of Snark to all of you out there living the Twilight Zone reality that has become our daily lives.

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As Goes Michigan So Goes The Country Nov 23, 2022

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Michigan proved to be not only a blue wall during the midterms but an example for others to follow. David talks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about her work protecting and expanding the franchise as well as the bell weather nature of Michigan. Members of The DSR Network get to go deeper on these issues as Tara McGowan has a conversation with Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06). Join us!

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What Should World Leaders Be Thankful For? Nov 22, 2022

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As America begins to settle in for Thanksgiving, the original crew of DSR talks about what world leaders should be thankful for. Rosa Brooks of Georgetown moderates as David Rothkopf is stuck on the New Jersey Turnpike and it joined by Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, and David Sanger of the New York Times. Hear their takes on Presidents Xi, Putin, Biden, and Zelensky. Don't miss it!

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American Resistance Mini-Series: A Conversation with David Rothkopf Nov 22, 2022

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This is the final episode of a six part mini-series on the people and issues featured in David Rothkopf's new book American Resistance: The Inside Story of How the Deep State Saved the Nation. This episode features Ed Luce in conversation with David Rothkopf at Politics and Prose. They talked about how the book came together, the themes within the book, and what surprised David while he was writing it. Don't miss it.

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From The Network: Next In Foreign Policy - Defense Technology Innovation with Cameron McCord Nov 20, 2022

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A core challenge facing the American defense enterprise is the pace of technology innovation. Grant and Zoe sat down with Cameron McCord to talk about how his experience in the military and on the Hill make him think differently about the issue of tech innovation within government.

In our final segment, Zoe talks about the collapse of FTX, Cameron discusses this article in Breaking Defense, and Grant slams FIFA.

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