The DSR Network

Words Matter: How the Biden Administration Can Fix the Agencies Trump Broke

With recent developments around the indictment of Donald Trump, Norm and Kavita discuss how the executive branch and Congress can…

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The DSR Daily Brief Newsletter – Thursday, July 6, 2023

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How Democrats Can Not Only Win in 2024, But Win Big

The 2024 election approaches, and the stakes could not be higher. On this episode we take a deep dive into…

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The DSR Daily Brief for July 6th: Prigozhin Back In Russia, UN Wants More Access to Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine

The three-hundred-fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Belarus leader Lukashenko says Prigozhin back in Russia, Wagner deployment unclear Ukraine…

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What Does a Win in Ukraine Look Like & Will the NATO Summit Get Us Closer to that Win?

With the NATO summit in Vilnius only a week away, the continued invasion of Ukraine looms large. Yet NATO’s role…

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The DSR Daily Brief Newsletter – Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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The DSR Daily Brief for July 5th: Swedish Prime Minister Visits the US, China, India and Russia Meet Virtually

The three-hundred-fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Swedish Prime Minister to Visit White House,…

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An In-Depth View of the Prigozhin Led March on Moscow with Pierre Vaux

Michael’s guest this week is Pierre Vaux, a researcher specializing in open-source investigations, conducting digital forensic analysis of hostile state…

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A July 4th Reflection on the Current Crisis in the Supreme Court

Watching debates about the Supreme Court here and elsewhere is the latest study in GOP efforts to normalize the unconscionable,…

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How to be a Master CIA Recruiter

On this week’s episode of the DSR, co-host Marc Polymeropoulos is joined by guest James Lawler, a former CIA operations…

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The Supreme Court Term that Was and our Future with Professor Melissa Murray

NYU Law professor and frequent MSNBC analyst Melissa Murray brings her genius perspective to the podcast this week, and explains…

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The DSR Daily Brief for July 3rd:Israel Launches Air Strikes on Jenin, Prigozhin Media Group Shutting Down

The three-hundred-thirteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Eight Palestinians killed as Israel launches air…

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A Momentous Week for SCOTUS: Is It a Warning of Worse Things to Come?

It was only Tuesday when the Supreme Court upheld a decision by North Carolina’s top court that struck down a…

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Words Matter: Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Norm and Kavita are back to discuss today’s headline story; the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Affirmative Action. Norm and…

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The DSR Daily Brief for June 30, 2023: Supreme Court Overturns College Race-Based Admissions, Protests Continue in Paris

The three-hundred-twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based…

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The DSR Daily Brief for June 29, 2023: Russia’s Top Generals In Hiding, Putin Moves to Punish Prigozhin Allies

The three-hundred-eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Where are Russian generals Gerasimov and Surovikin…

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Putin, Prigozhin, Russia & Wagner Have All Been Weakened…and are More Resilient Than Many Might Think or Hope

As more becomes clear about the Prigozhin insurrection and as Vladimir Putin and Russia respond, new questions are emerging about…

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The DSR Daily Brief for June 28, 2023: The Latest on the Weekend Mutiny in Russia; South Koreans Get Younger Overnight

The three-hundred-tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Belarus, Lukashenko…

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How to be a Rule-Breaker in Washington with Maggie Feldman-Piltch

This week Maggie Feldman-Piltch, founder of Unicorn Strategies and #NatSecGirlSquad, joins the show to share her journey as a policy…

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The DSR Daily Brief for June 27, 2023: Wagner Mercenaries Free to Go to Belarus, Zelensky Visits the Front Lines and Japan Reinstates South Korea’s Preferred Trade Status

The three-hundred-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin condemns Wagner rebellion but says Prigozhin’s…

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