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The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:South Korea brands North Korea an enemy stateRwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army postPhilippines and US to hold biggest war games in yearsNigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notesWorld Bank chief to leave by JulyRuling Taliban display rare division in public over bansChina imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms salesEnglish police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in Ukraine is almost a year old but continues to hold surprises. David talks about what has shocked the experts most with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Joe Cirincione, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute. Are nuclear weapons more likely to be used now? Will the conflict continue to ratchet up or is it frozen? How much more does the United States have to give to Ukraine? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this expert discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says USUN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nationsRussia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: StudyCameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. GuineaU.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President MoiseChina praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visitXinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UKUnderwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloonRussia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia SanduBBC India offices searched by income tax officialsPhilippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed watersEquatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreakMeloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional electionsColombian government, rebels resume peace talks in MexicoGerman ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US militaryTurkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlementsCambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outletEthiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protestsPortugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victimsMexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl tradeChilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk about the State of the Union, what it says about the future prospects for Joe Biden, and if it matters. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the House "oversight" hearings on Twitter and the weaponization of government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 11, 2019In an in-depth conversation with former National Security Advisor to Vice President Joe Biden Colin Kahl, now of Stanford University, we discuss the unsettling reality of Trump Administration foreign policy for American interests and for those of our allies worldwide. From the intelligence community's not so subtle indictment of Trump policies in their most recent report on global threats to the State of the Union, from team Trump's nationalism to a case-by-case breakdown of the unsettling situation in the Middle East, this discussion is a must listen for anyone who wants to get beyond the headlines to understand the bigger trends and threats at play in today's world. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east UkraineNicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to USJapan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense tiesSouth Africa declares national disaster over blackoutsPakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payoutMexico: Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contractsPoland to close border checkpoint with BelarusNew Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President delivered the a State of the Union unlikely any other before. David talks with David Corn of Mother Jones and Simon Rosenberg of NDN about the speech and the impact it will have politically moving forward. Did the speech meet expectations? Has Biden put questions around his fitness for office behind him? What should we make of the heckling from Republicans? Find out during this compelling conversation. Members of the DSR get even more because Ryan Goodman of NYU Law School to talk about Mark Pomerantz, his new book, and what we know about the Manhattan investigation of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the truth behind the Balloon Madness that has taken the nation by storm! David sits down with with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the national security risks posed by the balloon, the response, and what it all means. How concerned should we be about Chinese surveillance? What Secretary Blinken right to cancel his visit to China? What legal issues does this raise? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices