David Rothkopf

The DSR Daily for December 11: University President Resigns Over Congressional Testimony, FDA Approves First CRISPR Treatment

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we talk about the University of Pennsylvania president’s resignation, updates from COP28,…

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Truth, Lies, Hate & Social Media: How Leaders Should Lead in This Complex, Often Toxic Political Moment

In the age of social media, truth and lies are more intermixed than ever. What role can leaders across society…

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The DSR Daily Brief for Friday, December 8, 2023: Dictators, Hunter Biden and the Latest in Gaza

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we discuss the latest in Gaza, the charges against Hunter Biden, Trump’s…

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The DSR Daily for December 7: Kevin McCarthy Announces Retirement, Three Killed in Nevada Shooting

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we break down Kevin McCarthy’s retirement announcement, a shooting at the University of…

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Before We Can Figure Out the “Day After” in Gaza, We Need to Figure Out What Happens Next Month

Everyone is looking to the future to predict how the conflict in Gaza will end. Just as important is what…

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The DSR Daily for December 6: Senate News Roundup, US Announces Visa Bans Over West Bank Violence

On today’s DSR daily, join us for a discussion on the latest news out of the Senate, the US announcement…

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Imagining a Future Without Nukes


From the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the threat of Russia’s nuclear weapons has loomed large. But would Putin…

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The DSR Daily for December 4: White House Warns Ukraine Funding in Peril, Netanyahu Corruption Trial Resumes

Start the week right with the DSR Daily! On today’s episode, we cover the White House’s warning on Ukraine funding,…

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Imagine a Military Targeting Bot with the Instincts of Henry Kissinger

As AI develops, it will take a more significant role in foreign policy and conflict. Will it serve as a…

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The DSR Daily for December 1: Reports Say Israel Received Intelligence on Hamas Attack in Advance, George Santos’s Expulsion Vote Looms

On our Friday DSR Daily, we cover reports that Israel received intelligence about the October 7th attack, George Santos’s impending…

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Give Your Kids the Gift of Democracy This Holiday Season

On this episode of Deep State Radio, host David Rothkopf discusses the latest polling with Simon Rosenberg. With the election…

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The DSR Daily Brief for Thursday, November 30, 2023: Henry Kissinger Dies at Age 100

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we discuss the passing of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the…

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How Do You Reverse Engineer an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Settlement?

As the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas nears its end, we’re left to wonder what a more permanent peace…

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The DSR Daily for November 29: Santos’s Imminent Expulsion Vote, Turkey to Ratify Swedish NATO Accession

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the impending expulsion vote for George Santos, Turkey’s intention to ratify…

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The DSR Daily for November 28: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Extends into Fifth Day, France Sees Wave of Far-Right Violence

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the latest on Israel and Gaza, a wave of far-right riots…

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What’s the Right Way to Fight Hamas?

Israeli officials have predicted two more months of fighting. With such a lengthy campaign ahead, is the IDF pursuing  the…

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The DSR Daily for November 27: Three Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont, Debates Over Elections in Ukraine

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss the shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont, the debate over elections in Ukraine,…

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Naomi Oreskes: The Big Myth

“The freer the market, the freer the people” is one of corporate America’s favorite lines. Yet according to Naomi Oreskes…

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The DSR Daily for November 22: Israel and Hamas Reach Temporary Ceasefire Agreement, Sam Altman Back at OpenAI

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Sam Altman returning as…

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The DSR Daily for November 21: Ukraine Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Euromaidan, Israel and Hamas Approaching Agreement in Gaza

On today’s DSR Daily, we discuss an approaching deal between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, Ukraine celebrating the 10th anniversary…

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