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The DSR Daily Brief is a daily news podcast cover the foreign policy and national security news. Each weekday morning, Riley Fessler, Chris Cotnoir, and David Rothkopf will bring you the latest as covered by the best media outlets from around the world. Members of the DSR network get bonus briefings over the weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. read less
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The DSR Daily Brief for May 29, 2024 - US Says Israel Did Not Cross a Red-Line, Jurors Deliberate in Trump Trial
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The DSR Daily Brief for May 29, 2024 - US Says Israel Did Not Cross a Red-Line, Jurors Deliberate in Trump Trial
On this edition of the DSR Daily Brief, we cover the Israeli airstrike in Rafah, South Africa's upcoming election, North Korea's balloon incident, the criminal trial of Donald Trump, and the controversy surrounding the upside-down American flag at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2024 - Israel in Rafah, Trump Closing Arguments
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May 28, 2024 - Israel in Rafah, Trump Closing Arguments
On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we cover the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the situation in Ukraine, Donald Trump's legal issues, and a natural disaster in Papua New Guinea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24: China Stages Mock Strikes, US Announces New Ukraine Aid
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May 24: China Stages Mock Strikes, US Announces New Ukraine Aid
On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss China staging mock missile strikes on Taiwan, the US announcing new military aid for Ukraine, the dispute over President Biden on the ballot in Ohio, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23: Haley Will Vote for Trump, Israel Reprimand’s Ambassadors
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May 23: Haley Will Vote for Trump, Israel Reprimand’s Ambassadors
On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Nikki Haley’s statement that she will vote for Trump, Israel’s intention to reprimand Irish, Norwegian, and Spanish ambassadors, the Pentagon’s report of a Russian space weapon, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22: Formal Recognition of Palestine, Potential US Sanctions on ICC
22-05-2024
May 22: Formal Recognition of Palestine, Potential US Sanctions on ICC
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR daily we cover Ireland, Norway, and Spain’s recognition of a Palestinian state, the US signaling towards ICC sanctions, Rudy Giuliani and Trump allies pleading not guilty, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21: Haiti’s Gang’s Grow Stronger, Prosecutor’s rest in Trump Trial
21-05-2024
May 21: Haiti’s Gang’s Grow Stronger, Prosecutor’s rest in Trump Trial
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the updated situation in Haiti, the conclusion of the prosecutors’ case against Donald Trump, the German foreign minister’s visit to Kyiv, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20: President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash, ICC Prosecutor Requests Warrant for Netanyahu
20-05-2024
May 20: President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash, ICC Prosecutor Requests Warrant for Netanyahu
On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the death of Iranian President Raisi in a helicopter crash, the ICC prosecutor requesting warrants for Hamas and Israeli leadership, Trump’s potential testimony on Monday, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17: First Aid Trucks Arrive by Pier in Gaza, Trump’s FBI Overhaul Revealed
17-05-2024
May 17: First Aid Trucks Arrive by Pier in Gaza, Trump’s FBI Overhaul Revealed
On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss the first food trucks arriving via the US pier in Gaza, a new report on Trump’s plans for the FBI in a second term, unrest in New Caledonia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16: US Completes Gaza Strip Pier, Putin Arrives in Beijing
16-05-2024
May 16: US Completes Gaza Strip Pier, Putin Arrives in Beijing
On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the completion of the aid pier in Gaza, Putin arriving in Beijing for a meeting with Xi, an assassination attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15: Takeaways from Tuesday Primaries, $1 Billion in Arms Deals for Israel Moves Forward
15-05-2024
May 15: Takeaways from Tuesday Primaries, $1 Billion in Arms Deals for Israel Moves Forward
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries, the advancement of $1 billion in arms for Israel, new tariffs on Chinese goods, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14: Cohen Says He Paid Trump Hush Money, US and Taiwan Hold Drills in the Pacific
14-05-2024
May 14: Cohen Says He Paid Trump Hush Money, US and Taiwan Hold Drills in the Pacific
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Cohen’s testimony in Trump’s hush money trial, the US and Taiwan holding drills in the Pacific, the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13: Shoigu Out as Defense Minister, Cohen Set to Take the Stand
13-05-2024
May 13: Shoigu Out as Defense Minister, Cohen Set to Take the Stand
On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the ouster of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister, Michael Cohen’s impending testimony, a recent poll showing discontent among young voters, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10: New Testimonies in Trump’s Criminal Trial, UN General Assembly Set to Back Palestinian Membership
10-05-2024
May 10: New Testimonies in Trump’s Criminal Trial, UN General Assembly Set to Back Palestinian Membership
On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the latest testimonies in Trump’s criminal trial, a top Indian opposition candidate receiving interim bail, the UN General Assembly preparing to support the Palestinian bid for UN membership, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9: Johnson Removal Vote Fails, Biden Warns Israel Against Rafah Invasion
09-05-2024
May 9: Johnson Removal Vote Fails, Biden Warns Israel Against Rafah Invasion
On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the failure of Marjorie Taylor Green’s attempt to oust Speaker Johnson, Biden’s warning to Israel over an invasion of Rafah, the expulsion of a Russian diplomat in the UK, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8: US Pauses Bomb Shipment to Israel, Ukraine Thwarts Assassination Attempt
08-05-2024
May 8: US Pauses Bomb Shipment to Israel, Ukraine Thwarts Assassination Attempt
On our Wednesday episode of the DSR daily, we cover a Russian plot to kill President Zelensky, the US pausing a weapons shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns, a grim milestone in the Myanmar conflict, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7: Israel Seizes Rafah Border Crossing, Putin Inaugurated for Fifth Term
07-05-2024
May 7: Israel Seizes Rafah Border Crossing, Putin Inaugurated for Fifth Term
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Israel’s seizure of a key border crossing in Rafah, Vladimir Putin’s fifth inauguration, election updates in India, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6: Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Rafah, Macron and Xi Meet in Paris
06-05-2024
May 6: Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Rafah, Macron and Xi Meet in Paris
On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss the Israeli military ordering an evacuation of Rafah, meetings between Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping in Paris, severe flooding in Kenya, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3: Turkey Halts Trade with Israel, UK Conservatives Suffer Big Defeat
03-05-2024
May 3: Turkey Halts Trade with Israel, UK Conservatives Suffer Big Defeat
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Turkey halting trade with Israel, UK Conservatives suffering a big defeat in local elections, China’s new lunar probe, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2: Russia Using Chemical Agents in Ukraine, Arizona Senate Strikes Down Abortion Law
02-05-2024
May 2: Russia Using Chemical Agents in Ukraine, Arizona Senate Strikes Down Abortion Law
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover US allegations that Russia is using chemical weapons in Ukraine, the Arizona Senate striking down the 1864 abortion law, giant pandas returning to the San Diego Zoo, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1: House Dems to Block Johnson Ouster, Protesters Clash at UCLA
01-05-2024
May 1: House Dems to Block Johnson Ouster, Protesters Clash at UCLA
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the House Democrat plan to protect Speaker Johnson from being ousted, protesters clashing on UCLA’s campus, the latest on Secretary Blinken’s ceasefire negotiations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices