The DSR Network

American democracy has always come with both rights and obligations.  David talked with Richard Haass author of the new book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens" about those obligations and what Americans need to do to keep our democracy strong. Are we in a significantly different place as a citizenry than we have been in the past? How should we stay informed in a sea of misinformation? Can civics education be revived in the United States? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:China Jan-Feb trade slumps again as global demand faltersSri Lanka leader says IMF deal imminent after China’s pledgeCanada launches probe into Chinese election interferenceFrance pension protests: Fuel deliveries blocked by strikersJapan: New H3 rocket fails minutes after launch103 children among hundreds found in abandoned truck in MexicoSyrian state media says Israeli strike damaged Aleppo airportLoose python found behind refrigerator in 29th floor New Jersey apartment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battlePakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channelArmenian and Azerbaijani border clash leaves five deadSouth Korea to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime laborUnions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battleHundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president's crackdownEcuador assembly backs report calling for Lasso impeachment processColombia plans to send 70 ‘cocaine hippos’ to India and Mexico, governor says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: May 25, 2021Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, is one of the world's leading thinkers on international affairs. His most recent book, "The World: A Brief Introduction" is a one volume crash course into how we got to where we are and where we go from here. It is now out in paperback and to mark that event, we sat down with Richad to discuss the book, America's changing role in the world, the impact of COVID, our very different rivalries with China and Russia and much much more. Ed Luce of the Financial Times joins in the conversation for a pod episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: December 3, 2021Big tech today rivals in influence many nation states. Even the largest and most powerful countries are debating how to contain and control tech giants who have the ability to influence their politics, their economies and their standing in the world. To explore how the coming power struggle between big technology firms and nation states will play out, we present a debate between the Eurasia Group's Ian Bremer and Stephen Walt of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. It's a thought provoking and enlightening discussion. Don't miss this special edition of Deep State Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress is back in session and there is lots of news. First Kavita and Norm talk about the Department of Energy's report around the "Lab Leak" theory and then they discuss Attorney General Merrick Garland's testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee. Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about the recent hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's history has become a battlefield for modern day politicians. David talked with Kevin Kruse co-editor of the new book "Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past" about how history is misused. Why do people push false narratives? Where have historical myths impacted American policy? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this informative conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside RussiaBlinken, Lavrov speak briefly at G-20 meetingBelarus court jails Nobel winner Bialiatski for 10 yearsCambodia’s opposition leader jailed 27 years for treasonUN experts accuse Nicaragua government of crimes against humanityUS offers $5m bounty for DR Congo militia leaderPrince Harry and Meghan asked to leave their UK homeGerman ice cream parlor offers cricket-flavored scoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court has been incredibly busy over the last few weeks. David is joined by Katie Barlow of Fox 5 DC and Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas to talk about some of the biggest cases facing the court. Is the Court about the ruin the internet as we know it? Will Biden's student debt relief survive? Is standing just a fig leaf? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this expert conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Exclusive: US seeks allies' backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine warFractured G20 foreign ministers grapple with deepening riftsIndia top court’s ‘historic’ order on election officers selectionUS intelligence: 'Havana syndrome' not foreign foes' workVo Van Thuong: Vietnam picks new president in power shuffleEurozone inflation eases less than expected in FebruaryBurkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices