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Dec 13, 2023 • 43min
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 DSR Network tradition: the year in review! David, Kori, Ed, and Rosa join to look at the most significant events of the year, the big headlines that might not have a lasting impact, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 22min
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 fuels at COP28, Zelensky’s visit to DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 1h
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 Sullivan joins David Rothkopf and Michael Tomasky to give his thoughts on the most pressing issues of the day, including Ukraine, Israel, and more. You won’t want to miss this fantastic conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 24min
DSR Spy Show: Grappling with the Next Phase of the Effort to Win the Release of Israeli Hostages in Gaza
As the conflict in Gaza grinds on, there are still over a hundred hostages held by Hamas. What has made retrieving hostages so challenging, and what role should the international community play in facilitating hostage returns in Gaza and elsewhere? Alex Plitsas joins David Rothkopf and Marc Polymeropoulos to discuss these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 22min
The DSR Daily for December 11: University President Resigns Over Congressional Testimony, FDA Approves First CRISPR Treatment
On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we talk about the University of Pennsylvania president’s resignation, updates from COP28, the FDA approving new treatments for Sickle Cell disease, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2023 • 53min
FTS: The Road to COP 28: The Role of Media and Entertainment Industry in Combating Climate Change Part 2
Kevin J. Patel, a passionate youth climate advocate since age 11, and Amy Todd Middleton from the Environmental Defense Fund join a panel discussing the vital role of media in climate activism. They highlight how storytelling can connect with everyday lives, emphasizing the need for youth representation and financial support for climate initiatives. The conversation covers diverse communication strategies that inspire hope and collective action, urging a shift from despair to empowerment in tackling climate change.

Dec 9, 2023 • 45min
FTA: The Road to COP 28: The Role of Media and Entertainment Industry in Combating Climate Change Part 1
Original Air Date: 11/16/2023The new episode in the Road to COP 28 series brings the first of two parts of our latest panel, chaired by Allison Agsten. Allison is joined by an incredible panel of guests, including Dr. Jennifer Francis, Matt Simon, Dr. Michael Mann, Rob Marciano, Rosanna Xia, Anna Jane Joyner, Kate Folb, Alexis Rockman, Laila Conners, Rebecca Tickell, Eliza Barclay, David Orr, and more! Tune in for their conversation on the critical importance of storytelling in climate activism and the challenges of outreach. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 27min
WAGD Radio: Peering Through the Nuclear Doom and Gloom
Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin have not been shy about their nuclear arsenal. But how worried should we be that they’ll use it? Heather Williams and Lachlan MacKenzie Jon Wolfsthal to break down their recent CSIS report on the nuclear threat from Russia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 30min
Words Matter: 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 rights, with a case in Texas drawing national attention and the ire of the state’s AG, Ken Paxton. In addition, Senate Republicans have blocked Ukraine funding, demanding border action. Join us as we break down all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 32min
Truth, Lies, Hate & Social Media: How Leaders Should Lead in This Complex, Often Toxic Political Moment
In the age of social media, truth and lies are more intermixed than ever. What role can leaders across society play in separating fact from fiction? Jeffrey Sonnenfeld joins David Rothkopf to break down the challenges today’s leaders face in this hyper-polarized era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


