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Michael’s guest this week is Jennifer Cafarella, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Jennifer and her team of analysts have been providing detailed reports and interactive maps each day since the war began on both Russian and Ukrainian positions. If you’re interested in what’s really happening in Ukraine, don’t miss this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-eigthh episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Debt Limit Bill Heads to Key Committee in First Test of G.O.P. SupportTurkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation dividedUkraine war comes to Moscow as both capitals hit by dronesSpanish PM Sánchez calls snap general election after disastrous local pollsIran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protestsUganda’s president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some casesIllinois graduating class features 12 sets of twins, one set of triplets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the world and here at home, the US faces a new array of threats. They are far different from those that were the focus of our intelligence community for the past several decades. They include a rising China, a malevolent Russia, the beginning of a new technological era and profound threats from domestic extremists. On this important episode of DSR's Spy Show, we are joined by CIA and Special Forces veteran, former Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Douglas Wise. Co-hosts Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf engage with Wise on all the above issues and the responses are deeply thought-provoking. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-seventh episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:White House and G.O.P. Close In on Deal to Raise Debt Limit and Cut SpendingRussian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinicUS, Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policiesTurkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer?More than 13,000 people in England denied vote due to new ID law - Reuters surveyUS study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptomsMysterious boom rattles several South Carolina communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm and Kavita are both traveling, but that doesn’t stop them from discussing the issues. This week, in this abbreviated version of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss Ron DeSantis’s presidential bid announcement, the Surgeon General’s annoucement on the impact of social media on adolescents and the Nebraska Abortion Case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent election results are giving hope to many thoughtful analysts that Democrats might not just be able to eke out a victory in 2024, they might be able to win by substantial margins in the presidential election and in key Senate and House races. On this episode of DSR Politics, we talk to Missouri Senate Candidate Lucas Kunce and Democratic analyst and advisor Simon Rosenberg about how Kunce can defeat Josh Hawley next year and how that race resonates with other big national trends. Don't miss this insight-rich discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-sixth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Exclusive: From Russia with gold - UAE cashes in as sanctions biteTurkish voters weigh final decision on next president, visions for futureWagner chief warns of revolution and says 20,000 fighters killed in BakhmutDeSantis’s Big Moment Goes Awry With a Twitter MeltdownDemocrats’ worry grows over White House approach to debt talksEmbattled Macron struggles to reconnect with FranceHouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' offers camping experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of DSR, David Sanger of the New York Times, who traveled with the president's party to Hiroshima for the G7 reports back on what he saw there and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University helps evaluate the results. Then we turn our attention to Ukraine and then the debt debate here in the U.S. It's a timely, fascinating deep dive into the issues making headlines today. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Russia controls Bakhmut, for now, but holding it will be difficultUkraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into RussiaWhite House believes up to 100 Dem votes may be needed on debt ceiling dealSurgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and AdolescentsRussia, China seal economic pacts despite Western disapprovalDeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalizing Trump rivalryItalian llama's 4-foot, 3-inch leap breaks world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Biden and McCarthy Describe ‘Productive’ Meeting, but No Agreement Is ReachedTurkey election: Erdoğan endorsed by third-place ‘kingmaker’ ahead of runoff voteRussia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for 2nd day, reports more drone attacksFake Pentagon explosion photo goes viral: How to spot an AI imageThe F-16 takeoff to Ukraine will take timeUkraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferatePhiladelphia restaurant sets 'Gold Standard' with $700 burger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices