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Thank you very much for your support. Hello and welcome to the DSR daily where each and every day we hear at

DSR look at what's going on in the world a a few of the stories, try to figure out what they mean, try to figure out

what all this means, after all that's what we're all trying to do every day, isn't it?

Well, I'm David Rothkopf, and I am joined by Chris Kottmore. How you doing Chris?

Doing well, thanks. And our secret weapon, Riley Fassler, who actually does understand what's going on in the world.

How are you doing today Riley?

Not too bad.

Excellent.

That's great to hear.

Okay, Chris, where are we going to start today?

Where are you, you know, you've looked at the news all night long,

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