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The two hundred fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut ragesNorth Korea tests two submarine-launched cruise missilesWhat to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore tiesMoldova says it thwarted Russia-linked plot ahead of anti-government protestsUS intervenes to contain fallout from collapse of Silicon Valley Bank‘Farmgate’: Cyril Ramaphosa inquiry ‘clears’ South African president but police still investigatingMicronesia’s president accuses China of ‘political warfare’At least five mystery goats seen wandering loose in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: July 23, 2021The science shows that GOP-led resistance to the vaccine is fueling a resurgence of COVID in the US. Anger against the unvaccinated is understandably growing as their ignorance and politics are putting the country at risk again. Where will this lead? What will this new wave of COVID look and feel like? What should we do about it? How does our international response figure in? We discuss these essential and urgent issues with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Laurie Garrett, former Obama health care advisor Dr. Kavita Patel and Ryan Goodman of "Just Security." Don't miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: June 3, 2020There is no question that the Trump Administration has been a dramatic departure from past US Administrations on issues like democracy promotion, human rights and protecting press freedoms. Autocrats have been embraced. Press freedoms and free speech have been under siege here in the U.S. What would change if Joe Biden took office next January? In the second of our Agenda 2021 series, Amb. Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America and author of the forthcoming Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All (HarperCollins, July 2020) and Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch discuss global trends, and policy shifts they expect and that they would like to see. Don't miss this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the media and books to drag shows and voting, states is in the South have been trying to turn back the clock. Kavita and Norm talk about these updates, what they mean for the country as a whole, and what we can do about it. Members get a bonus conversation about Walgreens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:North simulates artillery strike on South's airfield, warns of 'overwhelming response'Mexican cartel says sorry for attack on Americans, bodies return to USJehovah's Witness hall shooting in Hamburg — what we knowPapua rebels release videos showing kidnapped NZ pilot aliveAt least 25 killed in Nigeria jihadist attackJudge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President CastilloNo NATO yet, Turkey tells Sweden and FinlandTiger cub gets rescue dog playmate at Colorado sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Energy released a statement that talked about the origins of COVID. David sits down with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Laurie Garrett and David Wallace-Wells of the New York Times to talk about what we know and don't about the past and future of pandemics. Do we actually know anything new about a potential lab leak source of the COVID-19 virus? How does America's reponse rate against other countries after year three of COVID-19? What we are doing to prepare for the next pandemic?  All of these questions and more during this engaging conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next in Foreign Policy is doing a mini-series on culture and foreign policy. In the final episode of the mini-series, Grant and Zoe talk with Bonner Price about Video Games and how they interact with foreign policy.In the final segment, Zoe talks about TiTANiQUE and Grant rants against ticket fees.If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Russia launches largest missile strike against Ukraine in monthsTaliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blastChina’s Xi calls for ‘more quickly elevating’ armed forcesGeorgia drops 'foreign agents' law after protestsCongo: Dozens dead in suspected ADF attackMalaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin detained by anti-graft agency, to be charged in court on FridayArgentina makes headway in establishing a cannabis export industryComing soon: Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars made from plants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanctions and the cost of the war in Ukraine have had a major impact on the Russian economy. David, Rosa, and Ed are joined by Jeff Sonnenfeld of Yale to discuss his research and how bad the Russian economy really is. How much money is Russia losing on oil? Why is the IMF a bad actor when it comes to Russia? Is Russia's economy on the brink of collapse? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this insightful episode. Members get a bonus segment about the China and how the conversation about it within the beltway is moving in the wrong direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Media: Boat used for Nord Stream attacks connected to UkraineSurvivors of deadly Mexico abduction returned to USGeneral strike in West Bank after Israeli raid kills six in JeninGeorgians throw stones, petrol bombs at police in protest over new lawCountries to get more time to reduce debt under temporary Commission planCyclone Freddy: Deadly storm set to hit Mozambique a second timeBiden administration backs new TikTok Bill, wants swift passageVideo captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston cafe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices