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The three-hundred-thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threatTrump says he will seek a recusal, venue change in Jan. 6 caseBiden administration sued over asylum appointment app that ‘does not work’Drone attack on tanker shows Kyiv’s intent to hit Russian energy shipmentsUkraine says U.S and German air defence systems 'highly effective'U.S. companies are buying less from China as relations remain tenseLack of goals bounces USWNT from World Cup earlier than ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's From the Silo comes from July 2022 and features both Michael Weiss and Marc Polymeropoulos on Foreign Office.Original Description:Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropolous discusses the capture of a GRU illegal trying to infiltrate the ICC -- and whether or not former National Security Adviser John Bolton could really plan a "coup.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over three years later, and the fallout of Trump's Ukraine scandal is just as important as ever. Today's From the Archive comes from November 2019, and deals with how the scandal damaged US national security.Original Description:With all eyes on the impeachment hearings this week, we take a step back to reframe the discussion about Trump shake-down of the Ukrainian government in terms of the damage that was done to U.S. national security interests and those of our allies.  Congress voted money to Ukraine not as a gift, but to enable them to defend against an active invasion by Russia.  Withholding that money put lives and Ukraine’s stability at risk.  The case is just one illustration of a broader series of decisions by the Trump team that have put America and Americans in danger—from the green light given to the Turks to invade Syria thereby strengthening ISIS, Russia, Iran and the Syrians to seeking to cut a deal and leave Afghanistan to the Taliban, from bungling the North Korea negotiation to gift after gift after gift given to the Russians.  We discuss with Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, one of the top Democratic foreign policy leaders and thinkers in Washington.  Don’t miss this special episode of DSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been watching as much coverage of the indictment as we have, then you're probably more confused than ever. Norm and Kavita are here to make sense of it all, discussing what the indictment really means, how we got to this point, and what it will mean for Trump and the Republicans moving into 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Trump pleads not guilty to charges that he conspired to overturn 2020 electionNiger’s Bazoum warns of ‘devastating’ fallout for world if coup succeedsRussian warship damaged after Ukraine attacks Novorossiysk naval base, sources sayBiden administration rule restricting asylum can remain in place, court rules14 Injured in Car Rampage and Stabbing Near SeoulTwo US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with ChinaEmu captured after two weeks on the loose in Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the tsunami of an avalanche of a mudslide of Trump news, it can be hard to wade through the muck to find meaning. With Trump and his Republican allies doing their best to muddy the waters in the lead-up to 2024, the Democrats have their work cut out for them. EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman join David to find meaning in the chaos and discuss the future of the former President’s numerous legal battles and their ramifications for the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Calder Walton, Assistant Director of the Belfer Center's Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of the book, “Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. Michael and Calder discuss the history of espionage between Russia and the United States and they touch on Michael’s upcoming book on the GRU. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Trump Prepares to Make Familiar Trip to Courthouse, This Time in WashingtonNiger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS mulls actionFormer VP Mike Pence blasts Trump, 'crackpot lawyers' following indictmentTurkey fumes as Disney axes founding father series after Armenian outcryTravis King: North Korea confirms custody of US soldierMongolia to deepen cooperation with US on rare earths, prime minister saysMaryland woman blasts a world record-breaking 107-decibel burp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though Special Counsel Jack Smith's latest indictment of Donald Trump was expected, it still hit with great force. It is not only historically unprecedented, it is a case that will in many ways decide the future of the kind of government America will have going forward. Join our panel of Jen Rubin and Max Boot of the Washington Post and David Sanger of the New York Times to explore in depth the meaning of indictment, what comes next and why, despite it all, Trump is likely to remain the GOP candidate for the presidency in 2024. Don't miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th district joins Marc and David to talk Trump’s latest indictment, and what it means for the US at home and abroad. The Congresswoman also dives into her time both as a case officer with the CIA and her current role on the House Intelligence Committee to give insight on the relationship between the intelligence community and Congress. For all this and more, tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices