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After Elizabeth Sep 08, 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died earlier today at the age of 96. She reigned over the United Kingdom and the broader commonwealth for more than 70 years. David marks this occasion with Ed Luce of the Financial Times. How should we think about the legacy of one of the world's longest reigning Monarchs? Is the Monarchy in the United Kingdom in danger of falling? Will Charles be able to succeed her? Find out the answers to these and other questions during this historic episode. Join us!

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Britain Has a New PM: In Search of a Silver Lining Sep 06, 2022

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Liz Truss is the latest Prime Minister in the United Kingdom but how will she do? David discusses with Ed Luce of the Financial Times and Clive Priddle of Public Affairs. How did she win the leadership race? Will she be a marked difference from Boris Johnson? Will she make it through the year? Find out in this timely and insightful conversation. Join us!

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Thank You For Your Servitude: a conversation with Mark Leibovich Sep 01, 2022

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Trump treats Republican elected officials poorly and yet they refuse to stand up to him. Chronicling this tortuous relationship is Mark Leibovich in his new book "Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission". Why can't Republican elected officials quit Trump? What is Trump's appeal to the average voter? What happened when the Trump International Hotel was the center of gravity in Washington? David Rothkopf explores these and other questions with Mark Leibovich during this thought-provoking conversation. Don't miss it!

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Trump's War on the Intelligence Community Aug 30, 2022

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The summer may be winding down but the legal pressure on Trump continues to be mounting. The Affidavit for the Search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago was released and his lawyers continue to act erratically. David Rothkopf talks with Mark Zaid of Mark Zaid PC, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and David Sanger of the New York Times to make sense of these developments and what they mean for the future of pursuing justice against Donald Trump. What more do we know about what was seized by the police? Can Trump's lawyers actually defend him? Is this the last straw from Trump? Find out in this thoughtful discussion. Join us!

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FEED DROP: Words Matter - Views from the Road: Liz Cheney, John Fetterman... Aug 25, 2022

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This week DSR is taking a break but we hope you enjoy one of the latest shows on the DSR Network. Words Matter with Norm Ornstein and Dr. Kavita Patel

Each week, Norm Ornstein and Kavita Patel talk about the issues facing our country as we head into the midterms and what our leaders are saying and doing about them. We hope you like the show and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments feel free to send us an email at podcasts@thedsrnetwork.com.

On this week's episode, we talk about Liz Cheney's defeat, the senate race in pennsylvania, and we get the view from Chautauqua. You won't want to miss it!

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The Destructionists: a conversation with Dana Milbank Aug 24, 2022

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There seems to be no end in sight for the GOP's movement towards radicalism but where did it start? That is the core question of Dana Milbank's new book "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party". Is Newt Gingrich the beginning of everything? What role does the media have to plan in this? How is the language used by Republicans working to divide the country? David Rothkopf explores these and other questions with Dana Milbank during this vital conversation. Don't miss it!

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Slava Ukraini!: Special Ukrainian Independence Day Edition of DSR Aug 23, 2022

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With Ukraine's Independence Day on the horizon, David talks with Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown University; Ed Luce of the Financial Times; and Doug Lute, Former United States Permanent Representative to NATO about the current state of the war and what to expect in the coming months. Is the U.S. on the verge of another massive investment in Ukraine's military? Can western unity survive a cold European winter? Should we be worried about another conflict breaking out on the continent? Find out in this thoughtful episode. Join us!

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The Wheels of Justice May Turn Slowly But There Sure are a Lot of Them Spinning Right Now Aug 18, 2022

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The legal woes are mounting for Trump and his associates around the country. To analyze the latest legal news and its impact on the political landscape, David talks with Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress. What can we expect now that the search of Mar-a-Lago is in the rearview mirror? Is Fulton County the most likely place for justice to find Donald Trump? Do voters care about any of this? David, Steve, and Mara discuss during this jam-packed episode. Join us!

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America's Great Power Opportunity: A Conversation with Ali Wyne Aug 17, 2022

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China and Russia are dominating the conversation in Washington but what does "great power competition" actually mean? That is a core question of Ali Wyne's new book "America's Great-Power Opportunity: Revitalizing U.S. Foreign Policy to Meet the Challenges of Strategic Competition". Is great power competition a good way of thinking about how the U.S. should respond to China and Russia? Are China and Russia self-limiting powers? Is the Biden administration competing with Russia and China effectively? David Rothkopf explores these and other questions with Ali Wyne in this insightful episode. Don't miss it!

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BDE or LDE? What’s Behind Trump’s Attempted Theft of Classified Documents? Aug 16, 2022

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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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