The DSR Network

All friends are not allies and all allies are not friends. Sometimes countries that start out as allies stop behaving in an ally like way. And sometimes allies become annoying because their prime minister is too good looking. We list some of America's most annoying allies...and discuss why we're a pretty annoying ally ourselves. Join Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake, Ed Luce and David Sanger for this lively, timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Michael Weiss sits down with Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College, London and author of a new book, “Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine,” to discuss the latest in the Ukraine War. Sir Lawrence has written numerous articles about war strategy in general and his commentary and analysis on the war in Ukraine has been highly sought after. Don’t miss this insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has been indicted, though the details of the case won’t likely be known until Tuesday of next week when Trump is scheduled to appear in court. Host David Rothkopf is joined by Edward Luce of the Financial Times and Allison Gill of the Daily Beans Podcast to discuss what we know and what we think could happen. Don’t miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of yet another tragic mass shooting--and we're averaging two per day this year in the US--Americans are again asking the question what can be done. The response of the GOP: "Nothing." That's their plan and it has worked so far to make the U.S. a very dangerous place. So what can we do to help combat this national gun pathology? On this episode of "Words Matter" Dr. Kavita Patel, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating democracy seems like a good idea. Further, President Biden and his team have been actively supporting democracy worldwide since they took office. But that doesn't mean hosting a democracy summit is a great idea. Because a lot of difficult questions are raised. Like who thinks they're a democracy but really isn't? What do you do with wannabe authoritarians like Netanyahu, Modi & Lopez Obrador? And what long term results can come from these summits. We discuss with Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of DSR, we speak with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass) about a wide range of recent events. From the shooting in Nashville and why Congress remains inert in its response to the gun threat to his views on continuing U.S. security concerns in the Middle East in light of his service during the Iraq War as a U.S. Marine officer. We also discuss China and how we can address the threats it poses while avoiding a new Cold War. Don't miss this thoughtful and timely discussion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of DSR, former diplomat and advisor to Israeli leaders Alon Pinkas provides an insight from Israel into that country's current democracy crisis. He provides insights into the state of affairs at the moment and why the crisis that has brought hundreds of thousands of Israelis into the streets is far from over. He also discusses why this unprecedented Israeli drama is so directly relevant to the United States. Join Pinkas and host David Rothkopf for this in-depth and timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: August 18, 2022The legal woes are mounting for Trump and his associates around the country. To analyze the latest legal news and its impact on the political landscape, David talks with Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress. What can we expect now that the search of Mar-a-Lago is in the rearview mirror? Is Fulton County the most likely place for justice to find Donald Trump? Do voters care about any of this? David, Steve, and Mara discuss during this jam-packed episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: July 22, 2022The last January 6th committee hearing of the summer was held last night. David and Kavita brokedown what the hearing said and what work the committee has left to do in order to fulfill their mission with an all-star group of guests including E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post, Norm Eisen of the Brookings Institution, and former U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal. What surprised them about the hearing? What are the gaps that the committee still needs to fill? What could future hearings look like? Find out in this vital conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Grant says goodbye for now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices