The DSR Network

On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss a number of judiciary issues, including reproductive health. In a special extended bonus section, Norm and Kavita tackle Clarence Thomas and Diane Feinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Seventh Episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:F.B.I. Arrests National Guardsman in Leak of Classified DocumentsJack Teixeira: What we know about Pentagon leak suspectWhat we know about 21-year-old accused of leaking top-secret documentsDeSantis signs Florida bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancyNorth Korea tests first ever solid fuel ICBM, Hwasong-18Russia’s commando units gutted by Ukraine war, U.S. leak showsEurope presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron commentsBiden casts US and Ireland as allies in quest for shared valuesLegal veto threatens Macron’s pension reform. Is that good news for him?DeMar DeRozan's daughter distracts Raptors with screams in Bulls game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is bad enough the Supreme Court has been transformed from the central pillar of our justice system into a mood ring reflective the shifting views of the extreme right. But the damage that has been done to our legal system and our democracy at large now is visible at every level of the courts, state legislatures and in our Congress. We don't often connect the dots to see how serious the decay has been...but in this special one-on-one conversation with Dahlia Lithwick that's exactly what we do. It is a must-listen episode of Deep State Radio. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Sixth Episode of the DSR Daily BriefStories Cited in the Episode:Leaker of U.S. secret documents worked on military base, friend saysUS intelligence leak complicates summit with South KoreaPolice investigating security breach around President Biden’s Northern Ireland visit after sensitive documents found in streetNorth Korea launches new type of ballistic missile, South saysGermany aims to ‘set the record straight’ on China after Macron’s Taiwan commentsQatar and Bahrain to restore ties, end years-long disputeWHO monitoring new Covid-19 subvariant Arcturus, which is driving surge of cases in IndiaNew York City appoints first-ever 'rat czar' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France's President Macron goes to China and succumbs to the charms of Xi Jinping. He leaves spouting Chinese talking points and seeking to split Europe's China stance away from that of the US. Is this a harbinger of things to come in the global competition between China and the US? How can Washington remain attractive to the world? Also: A discussion of the recent secret documents leak and what it means. Join David Sanger, Rosa Brooks and David Rothkopf for this latest episode of DSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.Stories Cited in the Episode:Exclusive: Leaked US intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm UkraineIran in secret talks with China, Russia to acquire sanctioned missile fuelMexican immigration agency chief to be charged in fatal fireBiden to meet UK's Sunak in Belfast at start of Irish tourMyanmar junta says military carried out deadly air strikes that killed dozensBragg sues House Republicans over ‘campaign of harassment’ amid Trump probeRussia moves to tighten conscription law, pressing more men to fightChinese man sets world record for four-finger pushups with claps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.Stories Cited in the Episode:U.S. in crisis mode with allies after Ukraine intel leakLeaked US intel: Russia operatives claimed new ties with UAEEgypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document saysChinese navy ships remain around Taiwan after drills endDozens killed and wounded in Myanmar military air attacksUN chief Guterres arrives in Mogadishu for brief visit to SomaliaChina hawks tell Macron: You don’t speak for EuropeFlorida dog named world's shortest at the height of 3.59 inches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week was a significant one for the House Impeachment Inquiry. On Thursday the House of Representatives voted 232-196 to approve rules and move forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s conduct.The vote was mostly along party lines with all the Republicans voting against joined by two Democrats from districts Trump won in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the recent indictment of Donald Trump, we're bringing you this special episode from the archive about his impeachment.On this special episode of Deep State Radio, coinciding with the official beginning of the House Judiciary Committee's Impeachment Hearings, we discuss the case against Trump in the context of history. Our guests are impeachment historian Frank Bowman of the University of Missouri and Ryan Goodman, NYU Law School professor and co-editor at "Just Security." Are the Democrats making a mistake by focusing on bribery? Did the GOP make any good points in their counter-arguments as the hearings kicked off. Where do we go from here? Can Chief Justice Roberts keep the Senate trial from being a kangaroo court or do Senate rules hamstring him and is the outcome inevitable? It's a lively, vital discussion that is not to be missed. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This podcast was taped prior to the announced indictments of Donald Trump. The absence of real indictments against Donald Trump allows him to set the narrative. That's not a good thing. So maybe prosecutors should consider drinking a little more Red Bull, having a few more cups of coffee. This is getting ridiculous. We discuss with Dr. Kavita Patel, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf. We also discuss who will be the GOP candidate for president when Trump and DeSantis flame out. And we consider the imponderable: Why is George Santos still a member of Congress.Join us for answers to all the most pressing political questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices