David Rothkopf

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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

4,501

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

474

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

422

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

4,481

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

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The Government’s War on Democracy is a War on You

Words matter to the Trump administration, and their willingness to accept and embrace the most vile language and discourse is…

17 October

Need to Know

1,827

NTK Special Edition: A Conversation with Senator Elissa Slotkin

As the government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans are being impacted. So what are the real consequences of the…

16 October

Deep State Radio

415

DSR Special Edition: A Conversation with former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

The national security landscape has radically transformed in the last ten months. To help make sense of the unprecedented policies…

16 October

4,472

DSR Daily October 16: Journalists Rebel Against New Pentagon Press Rules

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss journalists turning in their press badges over new Pentagon guidelines, the Supreme…

15 October

Deep State Radio

375

Trump’s Biggest Foreign Policy Failure and His Biggest Success Could Be the Same

Predatory behavior and incoherence are the two words that come to mind when thinking about President Trump’s foreign policy. How…

14 October

4,472

DSR Daily for October 14: Gaza Ceasefire Faces Roadblocks

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the hurdles facing the Gaza ceasefire, news outlets rebelling against new…

10 October

Deep State Radio

359

When Is a Peace Deal Not a Peace Deal?

When it comes to peace in Gaza, the art of the deal might be a lost one. While reaching a…

10 October

Need to Know

1,804

Can the Rule of Law in America Be Saved?

Make no mistake: the rule of law in America is under assault. The administration is brazenly testing — and breaking…

9 October

Need to Know

1,804

A Senior Congressional Dem With a Clear Plan to Win at Home and Abroad

Representative Adam Smith, the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, joins host David Rothkopf to discuss recent important…

8 October

Deep State Radio

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Trump’s Military Make-Over Has Experts Worried and Enemies Celebrating

It’s Extreme Make-Over: Military Edition here in the United States. But Trump doesn’t just have a fresh coat of paint…

8 October

Words Matter