Originally Aired: February 22, 2022

President Biden just spoke about Russia moving its troops into Eastern Ukraine and the U.S. response. David Rothkopf spoke with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution, and Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine about where we are in the Ukrainian crisis and what might comes next. What sanctions will actually hurt Putin? Is Putin attempting to rebuild the Soviet Union or Czarist Russia? Are we about to see the largest land war in Europe since World War Two? Find out the answers to these and other vital questions at this pivot moment in history in this timely conversation. Join us.

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On this week's episode, Kavita is still out of town. So Norm and producer Grant Haver talk Nikki Haley getting into the Presidential race, her potential candidacy, and what this means for the future of our democracy. Members of The DSR Network get access to a bonus segment about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions

Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing

South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm

European Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’

Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace process

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ action over allied military drills

Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence

Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows

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Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics are under attack. David sits down with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to discuss all of the threats to responsible government. How close are we to a Trump indictment? Will George Santos be held to account? How is the weaponization of government committee missing the mark? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this expert conversation.

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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 state

Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army post

Philippines and US to hold biggest war games in years

Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

World Bank chief to leave by July

Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans

China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales

English police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates

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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.

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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 US

UN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nations

Russia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: Study

Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea

U.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President Moise

China praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visit

Xinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UK

Underwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day

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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 balloon

Russia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia Sandu

BBC India offices searched by income tax officials

Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters

Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak

Meloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional elections

Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico

German ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic

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The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000

Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlements

Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet

Ethiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protests

Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victims

Mexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl trade

Chilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica

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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.

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