David Rothkopf

Autocracy, Inc.: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum

Modern day dictators a far cry from the autocracies of old. Modern day strongmen are backed by an elaborate network…

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The DSR Daily for August 5: RFK Jr Admits to Dumping A Bear Carcass in Central Park

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover a Musk-backed PAC that is under investigation for potential violations…

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Inside the Kamala Harris Miracle

The Harris campaign has come out of the gate with unprecedented success. Polls have swung dramatically away from Trump, and…

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The DSR Daily for August 1: Kamala Harris Responds to Trump’s Racist Remarks at Recent Rally

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Kamala Harris’s response to Trump’s recent racist remarks, the release…

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What Do We Do When a New Trump Administration Starts to Dismantle Democracy?

While the presidential race has changed dramatically in recent weeks, it still pays to be prepared for the worst. Rosa…

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The AI Risk Lightning Round

With any technology, new opportunities come with new perils. AI presents the possibility for both low-probability, high-risk events and more…

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The DSR Daily for July 30: US Pledges $500 Million in Military Aid to the Philippines

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Gov. Roy Cooper dropping out of the race for Vice…

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The DSR Daily for July 29: Trump Tells Christians They Will Never Have to Vote Again

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Kama Harris’s incredible fundraising, the election in Venezuela, Trump’s declaration…

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Inside the Miracle of Kamala Harris’s First Week on the Campaign Trail

Kamala Harris’s campaign has been an adrenaline shot in the arms of Democrats. With astonishing amounts of money being raised…

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The DSR Daily for July 22: President Biden Pulls Out of the 2024 Race

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race,…

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How Do We Handle the Dangerous Cocktail of WMDs & AI?

The threat of WMDs already keeps us up at night. But what happens when AI makes the development of WMDs…

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The DSR Daily for July 19: Trump Recounts Assassination Attempt in RNC Speech

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s closing RNC speech, a drone strike by Yemen’s Houthi,…

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The DSR Daily for July 18: Biden More Receptive to Calls to Step Down

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Biden’s changing reception to calls for him to step down,…

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The DSR Daily for July 17: Biden Weighs Supreme Court Reforms

On the DSR daily for July 17, we cover President Biden’s consideration of Supreme Court reform, the guilty verdict in…

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The DSR Daily for July 16: J.D. Vance is Trump’s VP Pick

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the announcement of J.D. Vance as Trump’s VP candidate, Israel…

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The DSR Daily for July 15: Biden Urges Unity After Trump Assassination Attempt

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss Biden’s calls for unity after an assassination attempt of Donald…

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A Conversation with an AI Optimist

Is there a silver lining to the AI cloud? With so much talk of the doom and gloom of the…

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The DSR Daily for July 12: Takeaways from Biden’s News Conference

On the DSR daily for Friday, we cover the main takeaways from President Biden’s news conference, Orban’s visit with Trump…

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We’ve Never Seen a Moment Like This in American Politics

The current situation around the Biden campaign is unprecedented. With so many voices calling for Biden to step aside and…

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The DSR Daily for July 11: New Poll Says Most Dems Want Biden to Drop Out

On the DSR daily for Thursday, we share the latest news on a new poll that shows a majority of…

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