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The DSR Daily is a daily news podcast cover the foreign policy and national security news. Each weekday morning, Riley Fessler, Minnah Stein, and David Rothkopf will bring you the latest as covered by the best media outlets from around the world.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 13min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 24th: Wagner Boss Allegedly Killed in a Plane Crash, GOP Candidates Debate
The three-hundred-fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Wagner boss Prigozhin killed in jet crash in RussiaRamaswamy, DeSantis, Pence: Who came out on top at the Republican debate?Saudi Arabia, Iran to join BRICS as group admits six new membersFukushima wastewater released into the ocean, China bans all Japanese seafoodTrump set to surrender at Georgia jail on charges that he sought to overturn 2020 electionEthiopia to investigate mass killing of migrants near Saudi borderChandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in 'victory cry of a new India'Teen fishing on Minnesota lake reels in cash-stuffed wallet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 11min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 23rd: Putin Tries to Rally Support at BRICS Summit, India Counts Down to Moon Landing
The three-hundred-forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:At a Much-Watched BRICS Summit, Putin Tries to Rally SupportFighting for army base rages for third day in Sudan’s capital KhartoumIndia counts down to crucial moon landingHow Russian hackers targeted NATO’s Vilnius summitRepublican debate: The candidates taking to the stage for Trump-less showdownRumors swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speechOfficer pulls two cups off skunk's head in Maine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 12min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 22nd: Biden Urges US Citizens to Leave Belarus
The three-hundred-forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:US citizens urged to leave Belarus immediatelySouth Africa’s Ramaphosa welcomes China’s Xi ahead of BRICS summitMaui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfiresBiden tours Maui's 'overwhelming' wildfire devastation, pledges long-term supportJapan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug. 24Donald Trump says he will surrender to Fulton county authorities on ThursdayUkraine finalizes deal with insurers to cover Black Sea grain shipsSunflower field owners ask visitors to stop taking nude photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2023 • 12min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 21st: Tropical Storm Hilary, Earthquake Batter Southern California
The three-hundred-forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region, nearly 50 flights disruptedSouthern California braces for more floods as tropical storm soaks region from coast to desertAlly of former leftist Ecuador president to face tycoon’s son in runoff electionDonald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debatesRussian spacecraft crashes into the moonSaudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRWOlga Carmona nets winner as Spain edge England to lift WWC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2023 • 12min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 18th: Trump Seeks 2026 Trial Date, US Green Lights F-16 Fighter Jet Training
The three-hundred-forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Trump asks to push Jan. 6 trial beyond 2024 election — to April 2026Drone attack hits building in central MoscowAt Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United FrontMaui's chief of emergency management resigns amid criticismU.S. gives final approval allowing F-16 training for Ukraine to beginXi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summitPennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2023 • 12min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 17th: Maui Officials Defend Not Using Sirens, Biden Hosts Japan and South Korea
The three-hundred-forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Maui officials defend decision not to sound sirens during wildfireGeorgia prosecutor seeks March trial date for Trump and 18 others in election caseUS promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South KoreaSpanish leader Pedro Sánchez wins vital lifeline from Catalan separatistsTaliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concernsMore than 60 migrants feared dead at sea off Cape Verde coastNew Jersey power outage caused by falling fish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2023 • 13min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 16th: Trump Indictment, Cargo Ship Sails Despite Russian Threats
The three-hundred-forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:In Georgia and federal indictments, two vastly different approachesCargo ship leaves Ukrainian port despite Russian threat of attackExperts Scrutinize Hawaiian Electric as They Search for the Maui Wildfire CauseUK banks shun companies trading with UkraineNorth Korea asserts US soldier Travis King crossed border after becoming disillusioned with AmericaMore than a dozen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali borderSpain advance to Women's World Cup final, eliminate Sweden after a thrilling, rapid-fire, three-goal ending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2023 • 12min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 15th: Trump Indicted for a Fourth Time
The three-hundred-forty-third episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Trump, allies charged with racketeering scheme over bid to subvert election in GeorgiaHawaii residents fear losing Lahaina as fires make housing crisis worseRussia air strikes target western Ukraine, three killedRussia expected to hike interest rates to curb ruble’s slideIsraeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in raid on occupied West BankSouth Korea’s Yoon calls for strong security cooperation with US, Japan ahead of Camp David summitMassapequa wins New York’s first Little League Softball title: ‘It means everything’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2023 • 12min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 14th: The Maui Wildfire Aftermath, Trump Faces Another Possible Indictment
The three-hundred-forty-second episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remainHawaii wildfires: deadliest US blaze in a century kills at least 93 peopleWhat We Know About the Trump Election Interference Case in GeorgiaArgentine far-right outsider Javier Milei posts shock win in primary electionPoland arrests 2 Russians after Wagner recruitment posters appear in KrakówNiger military to prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’New Covid vaccines are on the way as 'Eris' variant risesFlorida scuba diver rescues hooked shark entangled on reef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2023 • 12min
The DSR Daily Brief for August 11th: Biden’s Ukraine Aid Request, Russia’s Plans for the Moon
The three-hundred-forty-first episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to support Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and bolster borderBiden calls China a 'ticking time bomb' over economic troublesRussia’s military push on the eastern front prompts Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civiliansRussia shoots for the moon as space race against US heats upMaui fires: Hawaii death toll hits 55, recovery to take yearsF-16 training for Ukrainian pilots faces delays and uncertaintyCyclist rides 500 miles backward, seeks Guinness World Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


