DSR Daily September 16: FBI Changes Hiring Policy on WHAT?!?
Summary
David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein discuss FBI Director Kash Patel’s contentious Senate hearing and the Kennedy Center’s closure amid Trump’s naming dispute. The hosts also condemn a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, analyze rising interest rates driven by the Iran war, and highlight a global shift toward multilateralism as US influence wanes. They conclude by urging urgent voter engagement ahead of the midterm elections.
Topics discussed
FBI Director Kash Patel's Senate hearing and policy changes
Kennedy Center closure dispute and Trump's name on facade
US arms sale to Israel and ongoing Gaza conflict
Sponsor reads: USAA and DSR Network Substack
Federal Reserve rate hike and economic impact of war
Global poll on multilateralism and US international standing
Trump's wealth, election outlook, and call to action
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