Podcasts

Avoiding the Greenwashing Trap: The Energy Policies the World Needs Right Now

While global desire to address climate change continues to rise, we need to be wary of “greenwashing” policies that distract…

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The DSR Daily for November 8: Dems Win Big on Election Day, Ukraine One Step Closer to EU Accession

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the biggest election results, the European Commission’s adoption of the 2023 Enlargement Package, the…

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Should We Be Worried About 2024 Polls?

Recent polls on a Biden and Trump showdown in 2024 aren’t great for the incumbent president. But with just under…

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The DSR Daily for November 7: Eric Trump Testifies in NY Trial, Secretary Blinken Arrives in Tel Aviv

On an Election Day DSR Daily, we discuss the elections we’ll be watching across the country, Trump’s testimony in the…

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Is Israel Pursuing the Right Strategy in Gaza?

As Israel intensifies its ground invasion of Gaza, the human cost rises dramatically. With the civilian casualties from air strikes…

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The AI Executive Order… Good Start or Not So Much?

The Biden administration’s new executive order is a significant step to regulate AI in the US. With a pressing need…

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The DSR Daily for November 3: Eric Trump Testifies in NY Trial, Secretary Blinken Arrives in Tel Aviv

On our Friday DSR Daily, hear the latest on Eric Trump testifying in the New York fraud trial, Secretary Antony…

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AI as a Disinformation Game Changer

Governments worldwide are working to adapt to AI, including Biden’s executive order and a UK summit bringing together officials from…

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The Road to COP 28: Arts, Activism, and Combating Climate Change Part 2

The latest episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the second half of our latest panel, chaired by…

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The DSR Daily for November 2: Pakistan Begins Deportation of Afghan Migrants, George Santos Survives Expulsion Vote

On the latest DSR Daily, we cover the Pakistani governments deportation of undocumented migrants, George Santos surviving an expulsion vote,…

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It is Time for the Next Phase of U.S. Policy in Israel and Gaza

As the war in Gaza continues, civilians are paying the price. Meanwhile, President Biden’s relationship with Israeli PM Netanyahu seems…

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The DSR Daily for November 1: AI Summit Underway in UK, First Evacuees Leave Gaza

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the AI summit underway in the UK, the latest news from Gaza and Israel,…

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Nick Hanauer: Corporate Bullsh*t

America’s economic elites have always told lies to protect their own interests. “Corporate Bullsh*t”: a new book by Nick Hanauer,…

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The DSR Daily for October 31: Student’s Death Sparks Protests in Iran, UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with GM

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss the unrest in Iran after a student’s death, the UAW reaching a tentative agreement…

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Putin’s Secret Spy Shop…and Is the US Congress About to Screw Ukraine?

For Vladimir Putin, the Cold War never ended. There is no better example of Putin’s Cold War mentality than GRU…

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Managing Mental Health with Dr. Ben Miller

In the face of such overwhelming bad news, it’s all too easy to feel hopeless. Dr. Ben Miller joins Kavita…

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The DSR Daily for October 30: Anti-Semitic Mob Storms Dagestan Airport, Biden to Sign Executive Order on AI

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the anti-semitic attack at a Dagestan airport, Biden’s new executive order…

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Behind the Front Lines in Ukraine – A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Tingle

Michael’s guest this week is Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tingle, Program Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the United…

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Are We Entering a New Nuclear Arms Race?

With Russia conducting an unprecedented nuclear strike drill, China significantly expanding its arsenal, and the US unveiling a new nuclear…

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The DSR Daily for October 27, 2023: US Strikes Iranian Targets in Syria, Manhunt in Maine Continues

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the former Chinese premier dying of a heart attack, the continuing…

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