The DSR Network

There are deep challenges facing the agencies of our government most responsible for our security (from the intelligence community to the FBI, the Secret Service to the Department of Defense.) They range from changing missions, the existence of right wing extremists within their ranks, sexual harassment and more. We have a conversation with former CIA officer and FBI agent Tracy Walder regarding the nature of those challenges and whether she thinks we're taking them. In addition, co-host Marc Polymeropoulos and Walder discuss their hopeful interaction with a younger generation that may have a transformative influence on these vital parts of our government. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael’s guest is Jack Margolin, an independent journalist and researcher with a particular focus on private Russian military companies, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. Michael and Jack discuss the motivation behind Prigozhin’s recent comments on Putin’s military and what is behind his provocations. Jack is one of the leading experts when it comes to Wagner and this conversation is not to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time to resolve standoff grows shortAs hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle cityGreek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majorityEU hits Meta with record €1.2B privacy fineBeijing rebukes Japan, Britain over 'anti-China' G7 summitRussia says F-16s to Ukraine would raise question of NATO involvementOrcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same. But why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On this, the second in the series, we discuss these issues with one of the country's wisest and often wryest commentators, author and host of the Democracy-ish podcast, Wajahat Ali. It's a great, incisive, and vitally important discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Zelensky will travel to Japan for the G7, seeking arms and aid, officials say.G7 steps up Russia sanctions in bid to slow war effortU.S. officials walk back claim drone strike killed senior al-Qaeda leaderVon der Leyen nudges Biden on subsidies at G7 summitS’pore says it will not hesitate to take action after UN report flags shipments to Myanmar militaryG7 leaders call for ‘guardrails’ on development of artificial intelligenceSan Diego man visits all 193 countries in the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the latest developments in the negotiations between the White House and lawmakers on the debt ceiling. In the members only segment, they discuss some wins for Democrats in elections in Florida and Pennsylvania. Tune In!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On the first part, we discuss these issues with two of the most distinguished columnists in America, EJ Dionne and Jennifer Rubin, both of the Washington Post. It's a great, incisive, and vitally important discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Russia Targets Kyiv Overnight in 9th Attack This MonthBiden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakersAs G7 leaders start to arrive, Japan PM prepares push in Hiroshima for nuclear weapons pledgeSweden scrambles to project military strength ahead of NATO bid At Japan's G7 summit, the big elephants are China and RussiaLeak suspect shared classified secrets with foreigners, prosecutors sayMan indicted in theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy and his band of economic terrorists continue to hold the U.S. and world economies hostage, demanding spending cuts that would gut the entire U.S. government and leave the most needy Americans in gravest jeopardy. The president continues to negotiate but also has had to head off to the G7 meeting in Japan to keep our allies from panicking in the face of our dysfunctional political system. But even if we dodge this bullet, damage has been done and the future of the dollar looks less certain. Ed Luce of the Financial Times and host David Rothkopf discuss where this can lead and what it all may mean for China, Ukraine, and other major international concerns. Don't miss this timely and important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:As Ukrainian Attack Looms, Putin Faces Setbacks and Disunity in Russian ForcesBiden launches Asia trip this week aimed at taking on ChinaDebt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national defaultEU balks at adding Russian gas pipeline ban to sanctions packageNicolas Sarkozy Sarkozy to wear tag after losing corruption appealUkraine denies Russia destroyed Patriot missile defense systemCreepy, barnacle-covered demon dolls found — and now you can own one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices