On this week's episode of DSR, David Sanger of the New York Times, who traveled with the president's party to Hiroshima for the G7 reports back on what he saw there and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University helps evaluate the results. Then we turn our attention to Ukraine and then the debt debate here in the U.S. It's a timely, fascinating deep dive into the issues making headlines today. Join us.

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The two hundred ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Russia controls Bakhmut, for now, but holding it will be difficult

Ukraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into Russia

White House believes up to 100 Dem votes may be needed on debt ceiling deal

Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents

Russia, China seal economic pacts despite Western disapproval

DeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalizing Trump rivalry

Italian llama's 4-foot, 3-inch leap breaks world record

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The two hundred ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Biden and McCarthy Describe ‘Productive’ Meeting, but No Agreement Is Reached

Turkey election: Erdoğan endorsed by third-place ‘kingmaker’ ahead of runoff vote

Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for 2nd day, reports more drone attacks

Fake Pentagon explosion photo goes viral: How to spot an AI image

The F-16 takeoff to Ukraine will take time

Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate

Philadelphia restaurant sets 'Gold Standard' with $700 burger

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There are deep challenges facing the agencies of our government most responsible for our security (from the intelligence community to the FBI, the Secret Service to the Department of Defense.) They range from changing missions, the existence of right wing extremists within their ranks, sexual harassment and more. We have a conversation with former CIA officer and FBI agent Tracy Walder regarding the nature of those challenges and whether she thinks we're taking them. In addition, co-host Marc Polymeropoulos and Walder discuss their hopeful interaction with a younger generation that may have a transformative influence on these vital parts of our government. Join us.

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This week, Michael’s guest is Jack Margolin, an independent journalist and researcher with a particular focus on private Russian military companies, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. Michael and Jack discuss the motivation behind Prigozhin’s recent comments on Putin’s military and what is behind his provocations. Jack is one of the leading experts when it comes to Wagner and this conversation is not to be missed.

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The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time to resolve standoff grows short

As hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle city

Greek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majority

EU hits Meta with record €1.2B privacy fine

Beijing rebukes Japan, Britain over 'anti-China' G7 summit

Russia says F-16s to Ukraine would raise question of NATO involvement

Orcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same. But why?

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In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On this, the second in the series, we discuss these issues with one of the country's wisest and often wryest commentators, author and host of the Democracy-ish podcast, Wajahat Ali. It's a great, incisive, and vitally important discussion. Don't miss it.

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The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Zelensky will travel to Japan for the G7, seeking arms and aid, officials say.

G7 steps up Russia sanctions in bid to slow war effort

U.S. officials walk back claim drone strike killed senior al-Qaeda leader

Von der Leyen nudges Biden on subsidies at G7 summit

S’pore says it will not hesitate to take action after UN report flags shipments to Myanmar military

G7 leaders call for ‘guardrails’ on development of artificial intelligence

San Diego man visits all 193 countries in the world

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This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the latest developments in the negotiations between the White House and lawmakers on the debt ceiling. In the members only segment, they discuss some wins for Democrats in elections in Florida and Pennsylvania. Tune In! 

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In a special two part series of pods, we turn to some of our favorite observers and analysts of America today to ask why we have ended up where we are, divided, with corrupted institutions, half the country seemingly committed to a path of ignorance and hate. On the first part, we discuss these issues with two of the most distinguished columnists in America, EJ Dionne and Jennifer Rubin, both of the Washington Post. It's a great, incisive, and vitally important discussion. Don't miss it.

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