David Rothkopf

The DSR Daily for October 17: Judge Strikes Down Georgia Election Rules

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss a judge striking down election rules in Georgia, Israel no longer processing…

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Reading the Election 2024 Tea Leaves

It’s nearly impossible to tell what’s true in the deluge of election coverage. Every day brings a new story or…

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The DSR Daily for October 16: US Demands More Aid for Gaza

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Biden administration’s demands for more aid in Gaza, Elon Musk’s super…

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The DSR Daily for October 15: Israel to Strike Iranian Military

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Netanyahu’s promise that Israel will strike Iranian military targets, Canada and India…

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Who You Going to Believe, Me or Your Lying AIs?

We’ve all played around with AI, generating pictures our audio to send to our friends. But when happens when someone…

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The DSR Daily for October 11: 22 Killed in Beirut Airstrikes

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the Israeli strikes on Beirut, the impact of Hurricane Milton, Obama…

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The DSR Daily for October 10: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Hurricane Milton’s impact on Florida, a Russian strike on a Ukrainian port,…

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Is Elon Ushering in a Disinfo Fueled Dark Age?

Elon Musk isn’t taking disinformation seriously. The owner of X has made the platform a cesspool of fake news, bots,…

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The DSR Daily for October 9: FEMA Issues Dire Hurricane Warning

On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we cover FEMA’s warning on disaster relief disinformation, Hezbollah clashes with IDF forces, a…

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The DSR Daily for October 8: DeSantis Shuns Harris Calls

On the DSR daily for Tuesday, we cover the Florida governor ignoring calls from VP Harris, the Supreme Court dealing…

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The DSR Daily for October 7: Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton

On the DSR daily for Monday, we discuss the new Hurricane coming for Florida, the Supreme Court’s upcoming term, new…

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Charting an AI Roadmap for the Emerging World

AI development will soon be a major component of the global economy. So how can emerging economies keep up with…

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T-Minus One Month and Counting: Reasons for Optimism, None for Complacency

It’s the final countdown for the 2024 Election, and that means it’s time for a check in with our favorite…

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The Middle East on a Knife’s Edge: What Should America Do?

With an Israeli retaliation against Iran imminent, what can the US do to prevent the situation from spiraling out of…

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The DSR Daily for October 1: Israel Begins Ground Operations in Lebanon

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Israel’s ground operations in Lebanon, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum taking office, Jimmy…

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The DSR Daily for September 30: Israel Strikes Targets in Yemen

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Israel’s latest strikes in Yemen, the devastation and political implications of Hurricane…

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Why the Media So Often Sucks

Media coverage of the election hasn’t been the best. Time and time again, the traditional news outlets have failed to…

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The DSR Daily for September 27: Netanyahu Walks Back Ceasefire Comments

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we cover Netanyahu’s flip-flopping on a Lebanon ceasefire, the details of the Eric Adams…

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The DSR Daily for September 26: Eric Adams Indicted

On the DSR daily for Thursday, we cover the indictment of New York mayor Eric Adams, Israel rejecting calls for…

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Escalation to Escalate: Catastrophe Begetting Catastrophe Yet Again in the Mideast

Escalating to de-escalate might not be Israel’s goal in Lebanon after all. But as strikes between Israel and Hezbollah continue…

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