David Rothkopf

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We Moved a Step Closer to the End of MAGA This Week

The Tuesday elections were a massive success for the Democrats and a beacon of hope for the United States. Nevertheless,…

6 November

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DSR Daily November 6: Nancy Pelosi Will Not Seek Re-Election

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek re-election, a 10% flight…

5 November

Deep State Radio

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Looking at the Election Results Through Rosa (and Ed) Colored Glasses

What an election night on Tuesday. Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill… voters are clearly dissatisfied with the Trump administration…

5 November

4,518

DSR Daily November 5: Democrats WIN BIG!

On a special post-election DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the suite of big democratic victories in New York, Virginia,…

4 November

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DSR Daily November 4: Election Day!

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the key stories heading into Election Day, the death of Dick…

3 November

Need to Know

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Trump is America’s New Nuclear Nightmare

Looks like nuclear testing is back on the menu! This week, our President decided that it was time to resume…

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31 October

Words Matter

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Crazier Craziness from Trump Lies Ahead

You may think you’ve seen crazy, but when it comes to Trump, you ain’t seen nothing yet. With SNAP benefits…

30 October

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DSR Daily October 30: Trumps Resumes Nuclear Weapon Testing

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump announcing a resumption of nuclear weapons tests, a modest US-China tariff…

29 October

Deep State Radio

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China Understands How to Deal with Trump, Why Don’t America’s Leaders?

On Thursday, President Trump is going to meet with Xi Jinping for the first time since his reelection and following…

29 October

4,508

DSR Daily October 29: Israel Strikes Gaza in Defiance of Ceasefire

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Israel’s deadly strikes on Gaza, intensifying oversight of Border Patrol agents…

28 October

Artificial Intelligence

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Trump AI Policy May Not Mean What You Think It Means

The Trump administration’s laissez-faire approach to big tech might just be a mirage. The strange marriage of the White House…

28 October

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DSR Daily October 28: Hurricane Melissa Closes in on Jamaica

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the Category 5 hurricane approaching Jamaica, the expanding fight over redistricting, a…

24 October

Words Matter

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Searching Through the Rubble of the White House for One Little Bit of Positive News

Donald Trump just tore down the East Wing of the White House. Yup, that’s right – the President of the…

23 October

Artificial Intelligence

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A Conversation with Representative Ted Lieu

The US government has taken a ‘light touch’ approach to regulating artificial intelligence under Trump and a Republican controlled Congress.…

23 October

4,492

DSR Daily October 23: White House Escalates Sanctions on Russia

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover JD Vance’s harsh comments on Israel, the administration introducing new sanctions on…

23 October

Deep State Radio

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Glimmers of Hope for Ukraine

After more than three years of expanded conflict, there might be some glimmers of hope for Ukraine. President Trump’s frustrations…

22 October

4,484

DSR Daily October 22: Trump Won’t Budge on Shutdown

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Trump’s demands for a meeting with Democrats, Trump potentially seeking $230…

21 October

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DSR Daily October 21: National Guard Deployment to Portland Now Possible

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss a court ruling that National Guard can be deployed to Portland, Putin’s…

17 October

Words Matter