David Rothkopf

Cartman is the New Walter Cronkite 

“Thank God for South Park.” Words Matter is back for another weekly edition of political therapy with Dr. Norm Ornstein…

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The DSR Daily for August 7: Trump Admin’s Wild New Chips Tariff

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the new 100% tariff on imported computer chips, Tulsi Gabbard declassifying documents…

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Has Trump Really Changed His Tone on Russia? Really?

Trump is turning up the heat on Russia — or is he? Trump has had some harsh words and severe…

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The DSR Daily for August 6: Russia and US Hold Talks on Ukraine

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, Gov. Abbott’s attempt to expel…

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The DSR Daily for August 5: Netanyahu Vows to Occupy Gaza

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Netanyahu’s plans to fully occupy Gaza, the State Department’s program to require…

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The DSR Daily for August 4: Democrat and Republican Showdown in Texas

On the DSR Daily for Monday we discuss the showdown over redistricting in Texas, the White House firing the BLS…

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The DSR Daily for July 31: Canada Latest to Recognize Palestinian State

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Canada joining the UK and France in a push to recognize a…

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Hard Truths About the Hell of Gaza

The conditions in Gaza are hellish, and they are about to get much worse. Thousands more Palestinians are at risk…

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The DSR Daily for July 30: The UK Moves to Recognize Palestinian State

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the UK’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, a massive earthquake hitting…

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An In-Depth Look at the Administration’s AI Action Plan and Its Implications

The Trump administration has released its AI Action Plan, and it is a mixed bag to say the least. Even…

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The DSR Daily for July 29: Disastrous Famine Imminent in Gaza

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover warnings of an impending famine in Gaza, the US and China resuming…

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The DSR Daily for July 28: US/EU Trade Deal Reached

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the EU/US trade deal, the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, Democrats’…

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What Do the Kids from South Park Know About America Today That the Rest of Us Need to Learn?

South Park is back, and they don’t care about pissing off Donald Trump… unlike Columbia University. While Trump fumes about…

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The DSR Daily for July 24: Protests Breakout Across Ukraine

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover protests over a controversial new law in Ukraine, calls for Pam Bondi…

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Our Ship of State is a Ship of Fools…and That’s Not a Good Thing

Let’s be honest, Donald Trump is the captain of a ship of fools. Nowhere is this more clear than in…

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How AI Has Become a Central Element of Geopolitics Today

Artificial intelligence isn’t just a hot-button issue for the tech industry—it’s a key part of global geopolitics. But how has…

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The DSR Daily for July 23: US and Japan Reach Trade Deal

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the new trade deal between the US and Japan, Pam Bondi…

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The DSR Daily for July 22: White House/WSJ Feud Intensifies

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the intensifying feud between The Wall Street Journal and the White House,…

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Never Mind Being Blind, Right Now Justice in the US is Near Death

Make no mistake – the Justice Department is actively fostering Trump’s authoritarian regime and increasingly rewarding loyalty over legality. Between…

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A Prescription for Saving the Country

The United States is a country in need of saving. From the blatant illegality of numerous White House decisions to…

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