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The three-hundred sixty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited In This Episode Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm Ukraine’s Fight Is the World’s, Zelensky Tells U.N. Assembly Tory row erupts as Rishi Sunak eyes rollback of key green plans India's opposition Congress dismisses Canada's suspicions on Sikh leader's murder 2 years ago, the Taliban banned girls from school. It’s a worsening crisis for all Afghans Analysis: Is Turkey’s bid for EU membership over? Police find pig wandering loose on Bacon Creek Road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Iran prisoner swap: US citizens freed in $6bn deal At UN, Biden looks to send message to world leaders - and voters - about leadership under his watch UAW, automakers remain far apart four days into strike Europe’s China electric vehicle probe risks collateral damage India, Canada expel diplomats over accusations Delhi killed Sikh separatist Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna Most unusual pet insurance claims of 2023 include folding couch incident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While much conventional wisdom has been optimistic about Ukraine's defense against Russia, Julia Ioffe, the Founding Partner and Washington correspondent for Puck, isn’t convinced. Joining David and Marc, she explores Ukraine's challenging path to victory, the impact of US aid on the conflict's trajectory, and more. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: September 16. 2022 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about Biden's successful handling of the potential train workers strike and the intersection for foreign and domestic policy. For members, Kavita and Norm talk about the Fetterman-Oz race and a Washington Post Editorial about Fetterman's health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: August 16, 2022 Mar-a-Lago was searched for classified national security documents. David Rothkopf discusses the implications of this for our national security with Ed Luce of the Financial Times, Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, and Joe Cirincione. Is this just another nothingburger? Will America come apart at the seams? How much of a threat is the GOP to America's national security? Find out in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The roots of the GOP's MAGA madness go back many, many years. Author of "American Psychosis” David Corn joins David Rothkopf to discuss what may come next for the GOP and why deep problems will persist long after Trump is gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is no secret that the media remains hyper-focused on Joe Biden’s age and the growing desire for a younger generation of politicians. As the election cycle continues to ramp up, Norm and Kavita break down how the conversation around Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will make waves in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy to visit Biden as Congress debates $24bn in aid Shuffle of Russian military chiefs preceded death of Wagner boss Prigozhin Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna Macron skips UN General Assembly amid busy diplomatic schedule U.S. auto workers target Detroit Three with first simultaneous strike Li Shangfu: Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence Circus performer breaks world record with eight flaming hula hoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oppenheimer’s success has pushed nuclear weapons back into the public consciousness. Experts Alex Wellerstein and Heather Williams join David and Jon Wolfsthal to assess the movie's accuracy and merit's through the lens of nuclear policy, and whether the general public's decreasing worry of nuclear conflict is justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Zelenskyy heading to New York to court the rest of the world No sign of Kim Jong Un as his Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings House punts on Pentagon bill, an ominous sign as shutdown looms Beijing blasts 'protectionist' EU probe as China EV stocks slip Rogue Russian pilot tried to shoot down RAF aircraft in 2022 Senate subpoenas Saudi’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund over US dealings ‘Just Ken’ no more? Barbie sidekick among 12 finalists for National Toy Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden and VP Harris have wrapped up dual trips to Asia, but aside from the photo ops and headlines, how effective were their efforts? Georgetown’s Rosa Brooks and Politico National Security reporter Alex Ward join David to dissect the trips, how reporters are covering Biden’s foreign policy, and balancing ideals and realpolitik when countering Russia and China. Join us for all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yascha Mounk’s latest book, “The Identity Trap,” explores the origins, consequences, and limitations of what has been called “wokeness” as well as the creation of the “identity synthesis”. Yascha joins David to explore his conception of the “identity synthesis”, the future of identity politics, where the conversation around identity becomes counter-productive, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Von der Leyen invokes ‘call of history’ as she backs EU membership for Ukraine Kim Jong Un meets Putin in Russia as missiles launch from North Korea Morocco earthquake deaths cross 2,900 as rescuers comb small towns Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine Why do Kevin McCarthy's Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden now? More than 5,000 presumed dead in Libya after catastrophic flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes Peru doctors save toddler who swallowed eight medical needles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Rural residents in Morocco grapple with the earthquake’s deadly aftermath Thousands feared dead as flooding sweeps Libya World Bank spent billions of dollars backing fossil fuels in 2022, study finds Von der Leyen’s non-campaign kicks off How Kim Jong Un’s meeting with Putin could shake up North Korea-Russia relations Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case Police called to yoga class mistaken for ‘mass killing’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evolving technology promises revolutionary change in the intelligence community. Marc and David are joined this week by leading expert and former Directorate of Operations’ first Chief of Tradecraft and Technology Glenn Chafetz to dicsuss how information gathering and spycraft have an will continue to change with the advent of AI and more. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-sixtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden meets Li Qiang, says China economic 'crisis' makes Taiwan invasion less likely The United States marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska Kim Jong Un reportedly en route to Russia as Vladimir Putin arrives in Vladivostok for potential meeting Disgraced football chief Luis Rubiales resigns over World Cup kiss scandal Russia hails unexpected G20 'milestone' as Ukraine fumes Earthquake in Morocco: Rescuers Reach Remote Mountain Villages as Aid Trickles In Novak Djokovic tops Daniil Medvedev to win US Open, 24th major 'As many as I can': Coco Gauff not putting number on Slam goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, we’re already being inundated with polls. This week’s From the Silo features a Words Matter conversation between Norm, Kavita, and Anna Greenberg of GQR about the value of public polling in our partisan environment. Original Air Date: September 30, 2022 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk with Anna Greenberg of GQR about the polls headed into the midterms and the broader conversation around the value of public polling in our extremely partisan environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, this week’s episode of From the Archive takes us back to the early days of Ukraine’s counter-offensive with host Rosa Brooks joined by Ed Luce and David Sanger. Original Air Date: September 13, 2022 Ukraine has begun a massive counteroffensive which has shocked many by how effective it has been. Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University sits in for David Rothkopf to talk with Ed Luce of the Financial Times and David Sanger of the New York Times about the news and what is means about the future of Russia. What is going on in Ukraine? How are these setbacks being viewed in Russia? Where is China in all of this? Find out in this thoughtful conversation. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of a new weekly pod from DSR. Each week We're All Going to Die Radio will look at the big issue at where national security and technology meet, from nukes to AI. This week we consider the implications of the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin...with former US Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert, Russia expert Andrea Kendall-Taylor and co-hosts Jon Wolfsthal and David Rothkopf. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest special grand jury report from Georgia reveals recommended charges against 39 people including Senator Lindsey Graham. With Senator Graham and other high-profile individuals being named, Norm and Kavita break down DA Fani Willis’s potential course of action and more, including the latest on Trump's numerous cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: G20 members struggle for consensus on Ukraine as India gears up for summit Biden, Modi look to continue tightening US-India relations amid shared concerns about China ‘Goal is destruction of Ukraine’: ex-defense minister warns west of Putin’s aim Elon Musk sabotaged Ukrainian attack on Russian fleet in Crimea by turning off Starlink, new book says N Korea heralds ‘new chapter’ with ‘tactical nuclear attack’ submarine Peter Navarro: Ex-Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat discovery at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to separate what is important from what is spin and posturing in the many legal cases involving the disgraced former president of the United States. Fortunately, we sat down with commentator Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe and the Sisters-in-Law Podcast to help make sense of the latest developments. Don't miss our conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: US to arm Kyiv with depleted uranium tank shells Mexico ends federal ban on abortion, but patchwork of state restrictions remains EU enlargement chief backs 2030 deadline Russian Missile Strike Kills At Least 17 In East Ukraine, Overshadowing Blinken Visit At least 32 civilians killed in Sudan army attacks Prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden before end of September Road runner: Emu on the loose in southeastern Mass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super-empowered people like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos control not just enormous wealth but the access of people to each other and major platforms that are now deeply integrated into how society works, how our economy works, how wars are fought and more. How should they be regulated? What are the costs of their disproportionate power? Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute and host David Rothkopf discuss in the context of some of today's headlines and controversies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elections and tech policy expert Malika Mehrotra joins Zoe and Natalya this week to discuss the risks posed by mis- and disinformation in upcoming election cycles. They discuss Malika's early career experience in politics and how it has shaped her interest in the impact of new technology on civics and political integrity. They also touch on potential regulatory approaches and whether generative AI poses a new type of threat. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organization Blinken visits Ukraine in show of support as counteroffensive grinds on In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google Ukraine’s democratic dilemma: When to hold elections Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot India’s prime minister uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home Bear breaks into Florida family's screen porch, drinks three White Claws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that the espionage arena has been dominated by men. Former CIA case officer Laura Thomas joins Marc to discuss why this makes female case officers so indispensable, the effects of the ongoing harassment scandal, and why the CIA promotion system must adapt. Also, a call for accountability after the Afghan withdrawal, and the value that former USG officials bring to the private sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks' Ukrainian intercepts show Russian soldiers’ anger at losses, disarray Pakistan in uproar as protests over soaring energy prices turn violent Russia ready to restart grain deal if sanctions lifted, Putin tells Erdoğan Burning Man mass exodus begins after flooding trapped desert revelers Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry 2 workers arrested for digging shortcut through Great Wall of China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the shocking death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, today's From the Archive imagines a world without Vladimir Putin. Original air date: May 17, 2022 As the war continues in Ukraine, Putin is looking worse for the wear. David Rothkopf speaks with Andrea Kendall-Taylor of the Center for a New American Security, Ed Luce of the Financial Times, and Michael Weiss of New Lines Magazine. Does Vladimir Putin have cancer? What would happen if Putin left office? Is Turkey about to veto Finland and Sweden joining NATO? Find out on this informative and entertaining episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special two-part episode, we’re first joined by NYU Professor and Just Security co-editor-in chief Ryan Goodman to break down the latest legal cases surrounding Donald Trump and his co-conspirators. Members will hear from Daily Beast columnist and co-host of the “Democracy-ish” podcast Wajahat Ali as he breaks down the diversification of politics and the need to preserve the progress America has made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School is back in session this week as Norm and Kavita tackle the latest in Trump's many trials. Trump remains the frontrunner despite a deluge of legal woes, but new information coming to light daily and the threat of the 14th amendment could imperil his candidacy. Tune in for all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the episode: Exclusive: China's Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India Drone Downed Near Moscow As Heavy Fighting Continues In Ukraine's South, East Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia floods parts of South Carolina, including Charleston, after pummeling Florida A building fire in Johannesburg leaves at least 73 dead, many of them homeless, authorities say Trump dismissive as New York attorney general accuses him of inflating his net worth by $2 billion Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader Watch: Australian woman's talented horse, sheep earn world records for tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign policy has been a central focus of the Biden Administration. Now, nearly three years into the administration, Georgetown's Rosa Brooks, AEI's Kori Schake, and the New York Times's David Sanger join David to assess what has worked, what we can do better, and what we can expect in the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this Episode: G20: Ukrainian drones attack Russian airport in large-scale raids on six regions Hurricane Idalia intensifies to a dangerous Category 4 hurricane ahead of its landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Canada, citing potential dangers, warns LGBTQ travelers of US risks China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims Mutinous soldiers in Gabon say they've ousted president whose family has ruled for 55 years Russia says no to international probe into Prigozhin crash Giant inflatable ducks make a mysterious return to Maine harbor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: G20: Putin tells India PM Modi he will not attend Delhi summit Mark Meadows testifies in bid to move Georgia election case to federal court Iraq executes three for 2016 ISIL blast that killed hundreds Europe’s largest fire on record sparks hunt for scapegoats in Greece Imran Khan's graft conviction suspended by Pakistan court, lawyer says The Kremlin says Putin is not planning to attend Wagner chief Prigozhin’s burial Idaho restaurant assembles world's longest Philly cheesesteak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America needs a new strategic plan. Representative Elissa Slotkin wants to make it happen. The Congresswoman joins Marc and David to discuss the situation in Ukraine with Wagner and US aid, the current state of Afghanistan, why she’s running for Senate, and more. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says it liberates strategic southeastern settlement First test in Georgia v. Trump: Can prosecutors keep home-court advantage? Biden’s course for U.S. on trade breaks with Clinton and Obama Spanish football reels from sexism crisis Papua New Guinea to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80% Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael’s guest this week is Australian Retired General Mick Ryan. Mick is a military analyst who served in the ADF for more than 35 years and was commander of the Australia Defence College. He is the author of War Transformed and an adjunct fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. Michael and MIck discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and what could be in store for the coming months. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the first Republican debate for 2024, today’s From the Silo takes you back to October of last year, with Norm and Kavita discussing the debates from across the country during the Midterms. Original air date: October 21, 2022 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the recent debates in races across the country including Marco Rubio v. Val Demings, Tim Ryan v. JD Vance, and Raphael Warnock v. Herschel Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist, political scientist and former activist and Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author and the lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, focusing on security threats, extraterritorial clandestine operations, and the weaponization of information. The three discuss the alleged assassination of former Wagner Group Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump surrenders at Fulton County Jail for his first mug shot Russia says Ukraine fired missile towards Moscow, hit Crimea with drones Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on Crack cocaine floods Brussels as alarm sounds over safety in EU capital ‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc Greece wildfires: 79 people arrested for arson Teenage Hunter Punches Brown Bear, Saves Dad from Life-Threatening Attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night’s Republican debate may not have had a clear winner, but America was the clear loser. In this special episode, David Rothkopf joins Kavita Patel and Norm Ornstein to discuss the Republican presidential debate and what it means for the future of the party, why Ramaswamy is the front-runner for most unhinged candidate, and how Donald Trump still won - even though he wasn’t there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Wagner boss Prigozhin killed in jet crash in Russia Ramaswamy, DeSantis, Pence: Who came out on top at the Republican debate? Saudi Arabia, Iran to join BRICS as group admits six new members Fukushima wastewater released into the ocean, China bans all Japanese seafood Trump set to surrender at Georgia jail on charges that he sought to overturn 2020 election Ethiopia to investigate mass killing of migrants near Saudi border Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon in 'victory cry of a new India' Teen fishing on Minnesota lake reels in cash-stuffed wallet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once the BRICS were thought of as potential rivals to the US and the West. Some of them still think of themselves that way. But the BRICS have not lived up to their hype and the US and the West have done better than expected. On the occasion of the BRICS Summit we discuss. We also ask the question "Why would anyone get on a plane with Yvegeny Prigozhin?" Join Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake and David Rothkopf for this far-reaching and important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: At a Much-Watched BRICS Summit, Putin Tries to Rally Support Fighting for army base rages for third day in Sudan’s capital Khartoum India counts down to crucial moon landing How Russian hackers targeted NATO’s Vilnius summit Republican debate: The candidates taking to the stage for Trump-less showdown Rumors swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech Officer pulls two cups off skunk's head in Maine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe and Natalya are joined this week by Joey Arora, partner at the Outpost, where he supports companies in securing government contracts in defense, and a former co-founder of AFWERX. They talk about Joey's path from the Air Force to entrepreneurship, trends in defense tech investing, and what every founder should know before trying to secure a government contract. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US citizens urged to leave Belarus immediately South Africa’s Ramaphosa welcomes China’s Xi ahead of BRICS summit Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires Biden tours Maui's 'overwhelming' wildfire devastation, pledges long-term support Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug. 24 Donald Trump says he will surrender to Fulton county authorities on Thursday Ukraine finalizes deal with insurers to cover Black Sea grain ships Sunflower field owners ask visitors to stop taking nude photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maintaining alliances isn’t easy; they must be nurtured on a regular basis, which takes skill and acumen. Yet even with challenges both domestically and internationally, the US’s allies are some of its greatest assets. Since World War 2, the true brilliance of US strategy is to build genuine and sturdy alliances, politically, militarily, and in intelligence, with partners across the globe. Marc is joined by former senior CIA operations officer Jerry O’Shea, a four time station chief, to discuss why alliances are so critically important. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweden is set to join NATO as Turkey drops their objections. They’ve also been staunch supporters of Ukraine in the effort against Russia. To understand Sweden’s role on the international stage, Michael speaks with Martin Kragh, Deputy Center Director of the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. Kragh's research interests include Russia's economy and history, but also the political development in Russia and the former USSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region, nearly 50 flights disrupted Southern California braces for more floods as tropical storm soaks region from coast to desert Ally of former leftist Ecuador president to face tycoon’s son in runoff election Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon Saudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRW Olga Carmona nets winner as Spain edge England to lift WWC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices