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Jun 29, 2023 • 12min

The DSR Daily Brief for June 29, 2023: Russia’s Top Generals In Hiding, Putin Moves to Punish Prigozhin Allies

The three-hundred-eleventh episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Where are Russian generals Gerasimov and Surovikin after Wagner rebellion?Putin Moves to Punish Prigozhin AlliesUkraine defence minister expects Nato guarantee for after warDon’t piss off China! EU prepares to tone down its battle with BeijingFrance police shooting: Protests spread over killing of teenagerPresumed human remains found in Titan sub debrisA Helsinki deputy mayor is under fire after being caught red-handed spray-painting graffiti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2023 • 26min

Putin, Prigozhin, Russia & Wagner Have All Been Weakened...and are More Resilient Than Many Might Think or Hope

As more becomes clear about the Prigozhin insurrection and as Vladimir Putin and Russia respond, new questions are emerging about how Moscow manages the aftermath of the assault and what that might mean in Russia, Ukraine and around the world. We discuss with two experts, Angela Stent of Georgetown University and independent journalist and Wagner expert, Jack Margolin. It's a great discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2023 • 12min

The DSR Daily Brief for June 28, 2023: The Latest on the Weekend Mutiny in Russia; South Koreans Get Younger Overnight

The three-hundred-tenth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Belarus, Lukashenko saysLukashenko says Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Prigozhin during mutiny attemptSupreme Court rejects novel legislative theory but leaves a door open for 2024 election challengesRussian General Knew About Mercenary Chief’s Rebellion Plans, U.S. Officials SayNATO will defend members from threat of Wagner forces in BelarusAnger in Paris after police kill teen in traffic stopSouth Koreans become younger overnight after country scraps ‘Korean age’Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak on 'Wheel of Fortune,' beating out Vanna White, Maggie Sajak and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 27, 2023 • 13min

The DSR Daily Brief for June 27, 2023: Wagner Mercenaries Free to Go to Belarus, Zelensky Visits the Front Lines and Japan Reinstates South Korea’s Preferred Trade Status

The three-hundred-ninth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Putin condemns Wagner rebellion but says Prigozhin’s men are free to goUkraine’s Zelenskyy says forces advancing ‘in all directions’Japan returns South Korea to preferred trade partner list after 4 yearsThe Key Cases the Supreme Court Has Yet to Decide in 2023Turkey's lira hits new low after bank rules' rollbackTrump heard on tape discussing 'highly confidential, secret' documentsViral dog nanny job posting with $127K salary yanked over too many applicants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 26, 2023 • 34min

How to Capitalize on Putin's Weakness In the Wake of the Prigozhin Mini-Coup

The dust is still settling from Yevgeny Prigozhin's march on Moscow that gripped the world and rocked the Kremlin. Many questions remain but one thing is certain. In the wake of Prigozhin's bold if seemingly ill-fated challenge to the authority of Russia's Ministry of Defense, Vladimir Putin is weaker today in the eyes of Russians, Ukrainians and the world. We discuss the consequences of that change with the Washington Post's Shane Harris, former CIA Moscow hand John Sipher, co-host former CIA operations officer Marc Polymeropoulos and co-host David Rothkopf. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 26, 2023 • 13min

The DSR Daily Brief for June 26, 2023: Chaos in Russia Over the Weekend and What’s Next for Wagner

The three-hundred-eighth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Officials question whether truce will hold in Kremlin, Wagner standoffPrigozhin’s Wagner mutiny is over. What now?Russian defense minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt as uncertainty swirlsPolice fire tear gas at Sierra Leone opposition after voteNorth Korea holds rallies denouncing US, warns of nuclear warEU says aborted Russia mutiny shows Moscow’s military power is ‘cracking’Scooter, a Chinese crested, is crowned world’s ugliest dog  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2023 • 38min

Words Matter: Supreme Court Rules On Biden’s Immigration Guidelines, Justice Alito and More

Norm and Kavita are back this week to discuss the 8-1 ruling in favor of the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement guidelines. From there, they turn their attention to Justice Alito, who earlier in the week wrote a preemptive opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal addressing the ProPublica investigative piece which disclosed his fishing trips with a Billionaire Hedge Fund manger that petitioned the Supreme Court to rule in his favor in his business dealings. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2023 • 13min

The DSR Daily Brief for June 23, 2023: Titan Tragedy, West Pledges Billions to Help Rebuild Ukraine

The three-hundred-seventh episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Deep in the Atlantic, a ‘Catastrophic Implosion’ and Five Lives LostU.S. Navy Heard What It Believed Was Titan Implosion Days AgoHow Modi and Biden turbocharged India-US tiesWestern countries commit billions to rebuild war-ravaged UkraineNew EU sanctions put the squeeze on Russian oil smugglersIndian PM Modi to meet CEOs as Washington visit concludesUN slams Israel’s use of ‘advanced military weaponry’ in JeninFirefighters rescue horse from pool in Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 22, 2023 • 29min

How Will Our 45th President Do in Prison?: A Conversation with Mary Trump

Few people have offered the kind of insight into Donald Trump than has his niece, psychologistMary Trump. On this special episode of DSR, we speak to Mary about how she thinks the former presidentis responding to the legal walls closing in on him, how he would react were he sentenced to prison andhow his very first years growing up in Queens may have scarred him and put the country at risk.Don't miss this fascinating, wide-ranging conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 22, 2023 • 12min

The DSR Daily Brief for June 22, 2023: The Search for the Missing Submersible Enters Critical Phase

The three-hundred-sixth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Rescuers make a last desperate push as final hours of oxygen on the missing Titanic sub tick downBiden Plans Lavish Formal Welcome for Modi as He Seeks to Bolster TiesRussia says it downed 3 drones outside MoscowUkraine strikes bridge to Crimea, say Russian-appointed officialsIsrael drone attack kills 3 in occupied West Bank car attackEU summons Kosovo and Serbia leaders for emergency talksFirefighters rescue dog stuck behind owner's toilet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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