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Nicholas Grossman, a professor of international relations at the University of Illinois, dives into the fraught relationship between Trump's press secretary and media narratives surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He critiques the absurd claims about Trump's supposed peacemaking and emphasizes how this rhetoric is influenced by Trump’s megalomania and a shift towards authoritarianism. Grossman also discusses the alarming public perception of Trump’s alignment with Putin and its potential impact on global stability and U.S. foreign policy.

President Trump met with Vladimir Putin and listened to him warn against mail-in voting. Then, Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders visited the White House as a united front in an attempt to gauge their transatlantic ally and secure peace. Meanwhile, the National Guard continues to loiter around D.C.’s tourist areas, not to stop crime but to display a show of force and distract American voters. What is the root of Trump’s admiration for Putin? Why is D.C. at the center of national media coverage? And how is this administration attacking election integrity beneath the surface? Tune in as Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss all of this and more. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well Volodymyr Zelensky may have worn a suit to the White House this time around, but he still didn’t quite get the results he wanted. The US President had little to offer beyond empty promises, even with the presence of numerous European leaders. Professor Angela Stent and General Mark Hertling join David Rothkopf to share why, despite appearances, this meeting might have been even worse than the last for Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the meeting between Zelensky and Trump in Washington, Texas Democrats ending their walkout protest, discussions for the government to take 10% stake in Intel, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Member Air Date: August 12, 2025 The world’s view on Israel has shifted dramatically in the aftermath of October 7th and the invasion of Gaza. There are stark disconnects between the government and average Israelis, and the American Jewish community is undergoing profound changes. J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami and Senior Vice President Ilan Goldenberg join David Rothkopf to explore these complex relationships and what they can tell us about the future of Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, President Trump unleashed a tortured Truth Social rant that lied relentlessly about vote-by-mail—and announced a forthcoming executive order that would end mail voting entirely. That’s not legal, of course. But nothing, no matter how absurd, can be ruled out these days. Trump’s eruption also revealed a bigger set of intentions: To abuse presidential power in every conceivable way he can to swing the midterm elections against Democrats. This comes as Trump’s scheme to get Texas to gerrymander five extra GOP seats is gaining steam. We talked to David Daley, the great analyst of right-wing election subversion, whose latest book is called “Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right’s 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections.” He explains how Trump will try to help the GOP cheat its way through the midterms, why it might work, and what Democrats must do in response—in this election cycle and, importantly, beyond. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the imminent White House Ukraine meeting, mass protests in Israel, Trump’s targeting of mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections, and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Vance, a legal commentator and former U.S. attorney, shares her insights on Trump's recent aggressive remarks towards the media, labeling him as a 'dictator.' She discusses the implications of his militarization of law enforcement in D.C. and its alarming effects on self-governance. Vance emphasizes the importance of public awareness, urging disengaged voters to wake up to rising authoritarian threats. The conversation explores the legal ramifications of Trump's actions and the GOP's exploitation of fear, highlighting the need for active civic engagement.

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 15, we discuss the HHS reviving a vaccine skeptical task force, Gavin Newsom’s controversial plan to redraw congressional maps, the appointment of DEA head Terry Cole as DC’s emergency police commissioner, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renee DiResta, an associate research professor at Georgetown and author of 'Invisible Rulers', joins to dissect the ongoing distortion of the 2016 election narrative by the Trump administration. They delve into the intricate details of Russian election interference and the contrasting political interpretations that emerged. DiResta emphasizes the risks of misinformation, explores connections between the Trump campaign and Russian figures, and warns about the dangers of politicizing intelligence that can undermine public trust and election integrity.