David Rothkopf

The DSR Daily for May 27: Another Battle in the Campaign Against Harvard

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the administration’s latest move against Harvard, FBI probes into Biden-era controversies, NPR’s…

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A Successful Investor’s Perspective on AI’s Emerging Opportunities & Risk

The advent of AI has brought both unparalleled opportunities for success and tremendous risks. So how do investors navigate this…

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The DSR Daily for May 23: Trump’s War on Harvard Enters New Phase

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down Harvard’s newest lawsuit against the administration, Trump’s new tariff threats against…

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The DSR Daily for May 22: The Neither Big Nor Beautiful Bill Saga Continues

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a recent shooting, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, aid to Gaza, and more.…

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A Bad Week for Norms (Except Our Norm)

Donald Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill is akin to a murder-suicide pact. Not only could it be political suicide for the…

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The DSR Daily for May 21: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the efforts to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, another…

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The DSR Daily for May 20: Supreme Court’s Disastrous Ruling for Venezuelans

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the Supreme Court allowing for the end of Temporary Protected Status for…

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The Existential Political Issue Most Democrats Aren’t Focusing On Yet

The Supreme Court’s decisions on birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions could have significant implications for executive power. What does this…

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Special Episode: Ed Luce’s Masterful New Biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski

Our very own Ed Luce has a new book out, so Rosa Brooks and David Rothkopf sit down with the…

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The DSR Daily for May 14: FBI Prioritizing Immigration Over White Collar Crime?

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the order for the FBI to focus on immigration cases, Trump’s meeting…

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The DSR Daily for May 13: Trump’s Gulf Tour Begins

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Eric and Don Jr.’s new…

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The DSR Daily for May 12: US and China Reach Tariff Agreement

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the US and China reaching a temporary agreement on tariffs, the latest…

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The AI Con: A Conversation with Dr. Alex Hanna and Dr. Emily Bender

Has AI hype gone too far? Are companies and their executives hyping up artificial intelligence to drive up their profits…

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The DSR Daily for May 9: Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss the selection of the first American Pope, Trump tapping Jeanine Pirro as…

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Why Having an American Pope May Be Bad News for Trump

There’s a new American Pope—one who has been openly critical of the U.S. government. What does this mean for Trump?…

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The DSR Daily for May 8: What’s Inside These Big Trump Promises?

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss a tariff deal with the UK, the FBI resisting funding cuts, an…

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The DSR Daily for May 7: India Strikes Pakistan

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover India’s strikes on Pakistan, impending US-China trade talks focused on de-escalation, the…

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America’s Deepening Health & Science Crisis is Worse Than You Think

Health and science are under siege. The attack on long-held principals of science and our healthcare system certainly isn’t new,…

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The DSR Daily for May 6: Secretary Hegseth Slashes 20% of Generals

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Secretary Hegseth cutting 20% of generals, Trump’s new incentive scheme for…

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The DSR Daily for May 5: Tariff Turmoil Continues

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the latest on US tariffs, Trump’s eyebrow raising interview with NBC, Israel’s…

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