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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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Sep 27, 2022 • 12min
September 27, 2022: Sham referendums, Arctic exercises, and the humanitarian catastrophe in Haiti
The one hundred and forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkraine war: Final day of discredited voting in Russian-held UkraineUS patrol spots Chinese, Russian naval ships off Alaskan islandHaiti facing ‘humanitarian catastrophe’, says UN envoyColombia and Venezuela reopen border crossing after 7 yearsLebanon retirees scuffle with police; 2022 budget approvedJapan blasts Russia, demands apology after diplomat detainedFinns have a plan for Russian draft dodgers: Build a fenceMove over, Bruce Willis: NASA crashed into an asteroid to test planetary defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2022 • 12min
September 26, 2022: Italy's election, protests in Dagestan, and continued unrest in Iran
The one hundred and forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeGiorgia Meloni: Italy's far right on course to win electionUkraine war: Protests in Russia's Dagestan region against new draftIran says U.S. trying to violate sovereignty over unrest, warns of responseCardinal, 5 others on trial over Hong Kong protest fundGermany’s Scholz inks gas deal with United Arab EmiratesCholera death toll rises to 29 in Syria as outbreak spreadsCuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriageWily seal that cruised to pond surrenders at police station Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022 • 12min
September 23, 2022: Armenia and Azerbaijan clash, Russians flee, and Iran says they investigate death of Mahsa Amini
The one hundred and forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeArmenia, Azerbaijan trade blame for new ceasefire violationsUkraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-upIran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigatedEU vows to link Hungary’s pandemic funds to judicial standardsLatin America bank directors urge firing Trump-nominated chiefTensions as Bangladesh accuses Myanmar of firing in its territoryUN experts detail extensive war crimes amid Tigray conflictWoman who brought raccoon to North Dakota bar is charged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022 • 12min
September 22, 2022: Russians protest, Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners, and PICs fight for their lives
The one hundred and forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkraine war: Russia arrests hundreds as call-up sparks protestsUkraine, Russia conduct huge prisoner swapDrowning island nations: ‘This is how a Pacific atoll dies’Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises‘Fat Leonard’ nabbed in Venezuela after fleeing US Navy trialSri Lanka inflation hit 70.2 percent in AugustSouth Africa in electricity crisis, nationwide blackoutsFlorida highway covered in Coors Light beer after semi crash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2022 • 12min
September 21, 2022: Putin mobilizes, Iranian unrest, and the UN in full swing
The one hundred and forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodePutin announces partial mobilisation - starting todayIran unrest: Women burn headscarves at anti-hijab protestsAt UN General Assembly, leaders condemn Russia’s war in UkraineThe real threat to Italy’s election: Home-grown social media liesSyria's missing: How the UN plans to find over 100,000 peopleMan arrested in Hong Kong after paying tribute to queenPuerto Rico power grid no match for Fiona; residents unsurprisedBeyond Meat exec accused of biting man’s nose outside a game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2022 • 11min
September 20, 2022: Armenia & Azerbaijan come to the table, Ukraine uses Russian Tanks, and Liz Truss says no deal
The one hundred and forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeArmenia, Azerbaijan diplomats meet after deadly border clashesUkraine, using captured Russian tanks, firms up its linesUK’s Liz Truss admits US trade deal out of reachNanmadol: Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters JapanTunisia anti-terrorism police detain former PM‘Tragedy foretold’: Brazil sees surge in Amazon firesWitnesses: Myanmar air attack kills 13, including 7 childrenJudge vacates conviction of 'Serial' subject Adnan Syed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2022 • 12min
September 19, 2022: Biden on Taiwan, war crimes in Ukraine, and the United Nations convenes
The one hundred and forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeBiden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacksUkraine’s ambassador describes ‘war crimes of massive proportions’In world beset by turbulence, nations’ leaders gather at UNWorld’s first public database on fossil fuels launchedKyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border fighting claim nearly 100 livesSouth Africa: Zulu king's aide killed by 'unknown gunmen'Russia says ready for U.S. prisoner swap talks but scolds embassyTrail of slime leads German customs to bags of giant snails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2022 • 11min
September 15, 2022: Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiate ceasefire, Swedish PM resigns, and more on the Xi-Putin Meeting
The one hundred and forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeArmenia, Azerbaijan negotiate another ceasefire: YerevanMagdalena Andersson: Swedish PM resigns as right-wing parties win voteXi, Putin hold summit in Uzbekistan as Ukraine war dominatesSouth Korea arrests woman after bodies found in suitcases in New ZealandIvory Coast denounces Mali 'blackmail'Major wildfire in southwestern France no longer spreadingArgentina inflation nears 80%; spiraling prices squeeze shoppersBingo, Lite-Brite, Nerf among Toy Hall of Fame finalists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2022 • 11min
September 14, 2022: Russia meddles, Putin and Xi to talk about Ukraine, and updates from Nagorno-Karabakh
The one hundred and twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeRussia covertly spent $300m to meddle abroad - USXi and Putin to discuss Ukraine war at meeting - KremlinArmenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Almost 100 killed along border near Nagorno-KarabakhClash erupts between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan border guardsArrest of UK anti-royal protesters raises free speech concernsArgentina: Third person arrested in VP assassination attemptAfrica losing up to 15% of GDP growth to climate change, African Development Bank saysBear crashes 2-year-old's birthday party, eats cupcakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2022 • 12min
September 13, 2022: Ukraine reclaims more land, injuries at Kenya's inauguration, Nagorno-Karabakh flares up again
The one hundred and twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeUkraine war: We've retaken 6,000 sq km from Russia, says ZelenskyScores hurt in stadium crush as Kenya inaugurates presidentArmenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Dozens killed along border near Nagorno-KarabakhUganda pays fine over DR Congo warBrussels prescribes visits to Manneken Pis and museums for mental healthBlinken discusses trade, migration with Mexican counterpartUN says Taliban have harassed its Afghan female employees'Scallop Discos': How Some Glitzy Lights Could Lead To A Low-Impact Fishery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


