Podcasts

The DSR Daily Brief for August 21st: Tropical Storm Hilary, Earthquake Batter Southern California

The three-hundred-forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode   Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 18th: Trump Seeks 2026 Trial Date, US Green Lights F-16 Fighter Jet Training

The three-hundred-forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Trump asks to push Jan. 6 trial…

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How the Trump Cases Will Impact the 2024 Elections

With yet another indictment against Donald Trump, his 2024 chances have taken another serious blow. David is joined by the…

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Inside Indictments with District Attorney Dave Aronberg

On this special edition, recorded shortly after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ indictments against Trump and 18 of his…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 17th: Maui Officials Defend Not Using Sirens, Biden Hosts Japan and South Korea

The three-hundred-forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Maui officials defend decision not to sound…

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Unexpected Lessons of the Ukraine War

The war in Ukraine shows no signs of stopping. As the conflict grinds on, what are the key takeaways after…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 16th: Trump Indictment, Cargo Ship Sails Despite Russian Threats

The three-hundred-forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode In Georgia and federal indictments, two vastly…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 15th: Trump Indicted for a Fourth Time

The three-hundred-forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Trump, allies charged with racketeering scheme over…

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What if There Were No Whistleblowers?

Donald Trump, if reelected, has promised to gut the foreign service and put loyalists in top positions. This would also…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 14th: The Maui Wildfire Aftermath, Trump Faces Another Possible Indictment

The three-hundred-forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Maui officials and scientists warn that after…

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More than Just Voting: How to Protect Our Democracy, with Rachel Vindman

Marissa welcomes Rachel Vindman back on the podcast for a heartfelt and funny conversation about everything that’s going on in…

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Will Legal Drama Actually Empower Donald Trump?

With the sound defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, Norm and Kavita discuss whether Democrats can apply the lessons learned…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 11th: Biden’s Ukraine Aid Request, Russia’s Plans for the Moon

The three-hundred-forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to…

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The World on Fire: Climate Crisis, COVID, COP 28 and the Crazies

In this summer of harrowing wildfires, temperature records the UN Secretary General calls “global boiling,” and shrinking ice caps, there…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 10th: Russia Steps Up Attacks in Ukraine, Niger Military Names Cabinet

The three-hundred-fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Russian ‘revenge’ mission: Ukraine braces as Kremlin…

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Is China’s Evolving Focus on National Security a Sign of Strength or Weakness?

Sheena Greitens from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT joins AEI’s Kori Schake, Georgetown’s Rosa Brooks, and host,…

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ChinaTalk with Jordan Schneider

This week Zoe teams up with Jordan Schneider of ChinaTalk for a special crossover episode. They discuss the changing mood…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 9th: More Drone Attacks in Moscow, Ohio Rules on Reproductive Rights

The three-hundred-thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Russia says it shot down two Ukrainian…

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The DSR Daily Brief for August 8th: Ukraine Declares War on the Black Sea, July Hottest Month on Record

The three-hundred-thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In this Episode Ukraine declares war on Russia’s Black Sea…

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Russian Disinformation, Russian Yachts & a Metallica Concert

Separating fact from fiction in an era of disinformation is a challenging job. This week’s guest, former CIA field officer…

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