David Rothkopf

An In-Depth Look at the Administration’s AI Action Plan and Its Implications

The Trump administration has released its AI Action Plan, and it is a mixed bag to say the least. Even…

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The DSR Daily for July 29: Disastrous Famine Imminent in Gaza

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover warnings of an impending famine in Gaza, the US and China resuming…

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The DSR Daily for July 28: US/EU Trade Deal Reached

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the EU/US trade deal, the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, Democrats’…

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What Do the Kids from South Park Know About America Today That the Rest of Us Need to Learn?

South Park is back, and they don’t care about pissing off Donald Trump… unlike Columbia University. While Trump fumes about…

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The DSR Daily for July 24: Protests Breakout Across Ukraine

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover protests over a controversial new law in Ukraine, calls for Pam Bondi…

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Our Ship of State is a Ship of Fools…and That’s Not a Good Thing

Let’s be honest, Donald Trump is the captain of a ship of fools. Nowhere is this more clear than in…

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How AI Has Become a Central Element of Geopolitics Today

Artificial intelligence isn’t just a hot-button issue for the tech industry—it’s a key part of global geopolitics. But how has…

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The DSR Daily for July 23: US and Japan Reach Trade Deal

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the new trade deal between the US and Japan, Pam Bondi…

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The DSR Daily for July 22: White House/WSJ Feud Intensifies

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the intensifying feud between The Wall Street Journal and the White House,…

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Never Mind Being Blind, Right Now Justice in the US is Near Death

Make no mistake – the Justice Department is actively fostering Trump’s authoritarian regime and increasingly rewarding loyalty over legality. Between…

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A Prescription for Saving the Country

The United States is a country in need of saving. From the blatant illegality of numerous White House decisions to…

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The DSR Daily for July 10: Supreme Court Rejects Florida Immigration Crackdown

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Supreme Court striking down an immigration crackdown in Florida, the US…

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Trump Foreign Policy 2.0: Making China Great Again

The only consistent theme of Trump’s foreign policy has been inconsistency. As baffling choices continue without rhyme or reason, we…

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The DSR Daily for July 7: The New Battle Between Trump and Musk

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Musk’s announcement of his new political party, the extension of tariff deadlines,…

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How To Celebrate This Independence Day

Before we grab a hotdog and head out to the 4th of July fireworks, we have to reflect on the…

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Even the Dems Can’t Screw Up the Messaging Now! Right?

As we approach the Fourth of July weekend and as America nears the 250th anniversary of its independence, the current…

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Empire of AI: A Conversation with Karen Hao

Silicon Valley has long proclaimed that their technologies would change the future. But to tech leaders like OpenAI executive Sam…

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Special SCOTUS End of Term Pod: A Broken Court Continues to Break America

Legal expert Dahlia Lithwick joins David Rothkopf to discuss the Supreme Court decisions that capped off this term. How do…

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Unconventional Wisdom About the Iran Crisis and the NATO Summit

When it comes to foreign policy news this week, our cup runneth over. Between the confusing narratives surround the US…

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The DSR Daily for June 25: Mamdani Wins NY Primary

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Zohran Mamdani’s big win in the New York mayoral primary, reports that…

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