Ukraine

To Catch a Spy in Estonia – A Conversation with Toomas Ilves and Dan Hoffman

Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses…

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The DSR Daily for January 19 – Government Shutdown Averted, Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Palestinian State

On this Friday’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, Netanyahu’s…

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The DSR Daily for January 17 – Iranian Strikes in Pakistan, Israel and Hamas Reach New Deal

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover initial steps in congress to avert a government shutdown, a new…

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The DSR Daily for January 11 – UN Court Hears Genocide Case Against Israel, Taiwan Calls out China’s Election Interference

On today’s episode of the DSR daily, we cover the latest news about the 2024 election, the case against Israel…

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It is Time to Rethink and Revitalize U.S. Ukraine Policy

Ukraine’s need for aid grows by the day as Biden’s aid package faces congressional blockage. Former US ambassador to NATO…

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The DSR Daily for January 9: Russian Strikes Taxing Ukrainian Defenses, Trump Set to Appear in Court Today

On today’s DSR Daily, we cover the wave of gang violence in Ecuador, the Houthi attack repelled by the US…

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The DSR Daily for January 4 – Donald Trump Asks for Supreme Court Intervention in Colorado Case, Ukraine and Russia Engage in Prisoner Swap

On today’s episode of the DSR Daily, we cover Donald Trump requesting the intervention of the Supreme Court in Colorado,…

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Ukraine in 2024: What to Watch For

It’s a new year, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine nears its second anniversary. The stakes remain as high as…

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The DSR Daily for January 2: Deadly Earthquake Hits Japan, Israeli High Court Strikes Down Judicial Overhaul

On the very first DSR Daily Doomscroll of 2024, we cover the deadly earthquake in Japan, the Israeli high court…

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The DSR Gang Looks Ahead to 2024

2023 is finally almost over. Yet many of the most significant issues of the year are still unresolved. Thankfully, the…

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Why Congressional Foot-dragging on Providing Ukraine Aid is So Dangerous

Congressional Republicans have been using Ukraine aid as a political football – to the delight of the Kremlin. Ambassador Bill…

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The DSR Daily for December 14: Supreme Court to Decide on Abortion Drug, House Votes to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry

On today’s DSR Daily, the Supreme Court announces that it will make a decision on Mifepristone, the House votes to…

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A Look Back at 2023

It goes without saying that 2023 has been an eventful year. Thankfully, the holiday season means the return of a…

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The DSR Daily for December 13: Biden Gives Warning to Netanyahu, Nations Reach Deal at COP28

On today’s edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Biden’s warning to Netanyahu, the deal to transition away from fossil…

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A Conversation with Jake Sullivan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us for a very special event. Recorded live from our event in DC, Jake…

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The Fight for Abortion in Texas and Senate Skullduggery

Norm and Kavita are back! Republicans at both the state and national level have continued to chip away at abortion…

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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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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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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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