David Rothkopf

The DSR Daily for March 13: Russia Fires Naval Commander, Congress Considers TikTok Ban

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Russia’s firing of a top naval commander, Congress considering a…

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The Return of Great Powers: A Discussion with Jim Sciutto

The great power competition between the US and China and Russia poses an enormous challenge to US leadership. But this…

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The DSR Daily for March 12: Haiti’s Prime Minister Resigns, Aid Ship Sets Course for Gaza

On our Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the resignation of Haiti’s Prime Minister, a aid ship carrying…

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The DSR Daily for March 8 – How good was that State of the Union?

On a special episode of the DSR Daily, David Rothkopf, Chris Cotnoir, and Riley Fessler share their thoughts on the…

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The Only State of the Union-Oscar Podcast You’ll Ever Need

Joe Biden’s State of the Union address has been a source of speculation, anticipation, and a little bit of dread.…

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The DSR Daily for March 7 – First Civilian Deaths in Red Sea Attack, Violence in Haiti Worsens

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the first civilian deaths from a Houthi attack on a…

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Israel, Gaza, Ukraine and More Topics Sure to Come Up in the State of the Union

While the state of the union is ordinarily focused on domestic policy, nothing about this year has been ordinary. On…

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The DSR Daily for March 6 – The Results from Super Tuesday, Ceasefire Talks Falter

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the big results from Super Tuesday, faltering ceasefire talks in…

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The DSR Daily for March 5 – Gaza Ceasefire Talks Continue, Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the continuing Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo, the Supreme Court’s…

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The DSR Daily for March 4 – Kamala Harris Set to Meet with Benny Gantz, US Airdrops Food into Gaza

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Kamala Harris’s scheduled meeting with Benny Gantz, the US airdropping…

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The DSR Daily for March 1 – Senate Approves Stopgap Funding, Biden and Trump Visit Border

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Senate approving a stopgap funding bill, Joe Biden and…

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Attack from Within: A Conversation with Barbara McQuade

American society is more polarized than ever before, and disinformation is pouring gasoline on the fire. As we head into…

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The DSR Daily for February 29 – McConnell to Step Down from Leadership, Supreme Court to Consider Trump’s Immunity Claims

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Mitch McConnell stepping down from GOP leadership, the Supreme Court…

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The DSR Daily for February 28 – Navalny’s Funeral on Friday, Michigan Primary Results

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss plans for Navalny’s funeral on Friday, the results of the…

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The Internationalists: A Conversation with Alex Ward

Joe Biden brought an a-team of talent with him to the White House in 2021. Between repairing America’s damaged reputation…

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The DSR Daily for February 27 – US Airman Dies after Self-Immolation Protest, Biden Says Temporary Ceasefire Could be Coming

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the self-immolation of a US airman, Biden’s optimism that…

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The DSR Daily for February 26 – Palestinian PM Resigns, Government Shutdown Looms… Again

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the resignation of the Palestinian Prime Minister, Biden summoning Congressional…

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The DSR Daily for February 23 – Netanyahu Reveals Post-War Plan, US Hits Russia with New Sanctions

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Netanyahu’s plans for a post-war Gaza, the US sanctioning 500…

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A Handmaid’s Supreme Court: Is This What Becoming a Theocracy Feels Like?

Right-wing Christian extremists want to roll back the clock on your rights. If the Alabama Supreme Court ruling is any…

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The DSR Daily for February 22 – Ukraine Military Shortages Reaching Critical Point, Trump’s Properties Could be Seized

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the worsening state of Ukraine’s military shortages, NY Attorney General…

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