The DSR Network

The three-hundred-twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:North Korea: China and Russia in first post-pandemic visitsA familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign ministerSavvy politician or ‘hostage’? Netanyahu’s uncertain role in judicial push.Grain dance: What Poland wants in return for its solidarity with UkraineIndia’s Modi to face no-confidence vote over Manipur violenceRussian fighter jets damage U.S. drone in SyriaEscaped goats overrun California neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe is joined by arms control and nonproliferation implementation specialist April Arnold this week, fresh from the Aspen Security Forum. They discuss highlights from the Forum, as well as April's assessment of the nuclear threat from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China. They also discuss the portrayal of nuclear risks in entertainment and media in the wake of the release of Oppenheimer. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists sayWest Bank shooting: Israel says it has killed three suspected Palestinian gunmen in NablusSouthern Turkey rocked by magnitude 5.5 earthquakeUrsula von der Leyen is losing her teamBiden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants‘We are at war’: More evacuations as Greece battles wildfiresGorilla mistakenly believed to be male gives birth at Columbus Zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say you should write what you know. After over thirty years in the intelligence community, Alma Katsu certainly knows a lot. Alma joins Marc and David to share her experiences working in intelligence, tapping her experiences as an author, and the blurring line between fact and fiction in the world of AI. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Russia accuses Ukraine of Moscow drone attackSánchez’s tricky road to victory after shock Spanish election resultUkraine has recaptured 50% of the territory that Russia seized, Blinken saysFormer Brazilian President Bolsonaro fading from the spotlightTyphoon Doksuri rapidly intensifies, may hit PhilippinesNetanyahu leaves hospital as Israel faces a key vote — and a crisis — over divisive legal changesElon Musk posts new Twitter logo X to replace blue bird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's From the Silo is a Words Matter episode is from June 2022, where Norm and Kavita discuss the January 6th Hearings. This episode includes member’s only content, so if you want more content like this every week, please consider becoming a member. Enjoy!Original episode description:On this week's episode, we talk about the January 6th committee hearings, the Republican candidates for office that believe in the big lie, and how the media is talking about all of this. We ground all of our analysis in the words of Representative Liz Cheney, Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Mastriano, and Tucker Carlson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's From the Archive episode comes from September 2022, where David Rothkopf and Ed Luce are joined by Clive Priddle to discuss the then new Prime Minister Liz Truss. This episode includes member’s only content, so if you want more content like this every week, please consider becoming a member. Enjoy!Original episode description:Liz Truss is the latest Prime Minister in the United Kingdom but how will she do? David discusses with Ed Luce of the Financial Times and Clive Priddle of Public Affairs. How did she win the leadership race? Will she be a marked difference from Boris Johnson? Will she make it through the year? Find out in this timely and insightful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican party is not sending their best. With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, Norm and guest host Mary Trump break down the lackluster field of Republican candidates and the issues propelling their narratives. Also on the table are Trump’s latest legal woes. What effect could they have in 2024, and why are people upset about the January 6th indictment? Join us and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:British Prime Minister Sunak avoids wipeout in key electionsMuslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in SwedenRussia again targeted grain facilities in Odesa in overnight attacks.Who is Maria Arena, the 4th MEP caught up in Qatargate?Abbas, Netanyahu to visit Turkey just days apartCluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says USGamer breaks 'Football Manager' record with 528-year game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Ukrainian push stalls, Russia’s command baulks, food crisis loomsTravis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says USWhite House says Russia is preparing for attacks on civilian ships in Black SeaPolice raid MEP’s house as Qatargate corruption probe widensSwedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning plansWomen’s World Cup proceeds after shooting in Auckland; New Zealand, Norway players hold minute’s silenceCanoe team breaks record for padding the Mississippi River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices