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Iran-Saudi Deal Shows It’s Not Your Father’s Middle East…But Is It Now China’s?

There is never a dull period for the Middle East.  David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz…

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“The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism”: A Conversation with Martin Wolf

With the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, inflation around the world, and the rise of populism there is no…

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Searching for Truth About COVID…and the Looming Next Pandemic

The Department of Energy released a statement that talked about the origins of COVID.  David sits down with Pulitzer Prize-Winner…

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The Truth Putin Doesn’t Want You to Hear About Russia’s Floundering Economy

Sanctions and the cost of the war in Ukraine have had a major impact on the Russian economy.  David, Rosa,…

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“The Bill of Obligations”: A Conversation with Richard Haass

American democracy has always come with both rights and obligations.   David talked with Richard Haass author of the new book…

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“Myth America”: A Conversation with Kevin Kruse

America’s history has become a battlefield for modern day politicians.  David talked with Kevin Kruse co-editor of the new book…

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A Big Week on the Supreme Court: What Does It All Mean?

The Supreme Court has been incredibly busy over the last few weeks.  David is joined by Katie Barlow of Fox…

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It’s 2023 on the Planet Earth, What Could Go Wrong?

The United States faces a wide variety of foreign policy challenges two months into 2023.  David is joined by DSR…

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“The Ghost at the Feast”: A Conversation with Robert Kagan

The role of the United States in the world is in question but it isn’t the first time.  David talked…

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Russia Pulling Out of the New START Treaty Is the Second Worst Nuclear News of the Week

Russia has suspended their participation in New START but are we actually at a greater risk of nuclear war?  David…

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A Tale of Two Underestimated Presidents

Biden made a surprise trip to Kyiv and the war in Ukraine grinds on.  David is joined by DSR regulars…

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When Will the Other Shoe Drop in Georgia’s Investigation of Trump?

Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics…

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One Year Later in Ukraine We Are, Dare We Say It, Cautiously Optimistic

The war in Ukraine is almost a year old but continues to hold surprises.  David talks about what has shocked…

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Joe Biden Launches an Optimism Offensive That Could Carry Him to a Second Term

The President delivered a State of the Union unlike any other before.  David talks with David Corn of Mother Jones…

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Balloonacy: The US Military Triggers a Deflationary Spiral

Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa…

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“The Fight of His Life”: A Conversation with Chris Whipple

President Biden is about to give his second State of the Union address.  David looks back at the first two…

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Time for a Little Waiting for Merrick to Act Therapy

We are drawing ever closer to 2024 but there are still no indictments of Donald Trump despite seeing crimes right…

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“Greetings from Israel, Wish I Weren’t Here”: The Awkward Subtext of Blinken’s Visit with Bibi

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to a very different Israel than one might have expected a year ago.  Benjamin…

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The Secret to Military Success is Picking the Right Enemy: An Upbeat Outlook on the Next Phases of the War in Ukraine

The United States and Germany are now both sending tanks to Ukraine.  David sits down with General Mark Hertling, former…

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Is China Changing the Tone of its Foreign Policy?

If you don’t understand what is happening in Asia, you are missing some of the most impactful stories of the…

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