The DSR Network DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Gaza Ceasefire Begins
Oct 12, 2025
The podcast dives into the newly established ceasefire in Gaza and the significant humanitarian challenges ahead. It also covers the indictment of Letitia James, raising alarms about the justice system being manipulated. Congress recently repealed the 2002 Iraq War Authorization, prompting discussions on presidential war powers. Additionally, legal developments hinder Trump's attempts to deploy the National Guard in certain cities. The hosts react to the Nobel Peace Prize announcement, highlighting its implications for democracy and authoritarianism.
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Acknowledge Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day and reflect on historical injustice.
- Rothkopf suggests honoring indigenous people and even argues for returning land as a moral consideration.
Indictment Signals Justice System Weaponization
- The indictment of Letitia James looks politically motivated after career prosecutors declined to charge.
- David Rothkopf warns this is part of a pattern of weaponizing the justice system against opponents.
Repeal Restores Congressional War Powers
- Congress repealed the 2002 Iraq authorization to rein in executive war-making powers.
- Rothkopf says the repeal corrects a long-standing misuse of authority by multiple administrations.