The DSR Daily

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The DSR Daily is a daily news podcast cover the foreign policy and national security news. Each weekday morning, Riley Fessler, Minnah Stein, and David Rothkopf will bring you the latest as covered by the best media outlets from around the world.

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Wednesday · 18 min
October 7: Republicans are Getting Nervous Ahead of the Midterms
On the DSR Daily for October 7th, we cover Republican nervousness ahead of the midterms, Trump officials ramping up scrutiny of voter registration groups, the Justice Department moving to strip citizenship of 40 naturalized citizens, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 20 min
October 6: Trump’s Unhinged Comments on L.A. and San Diego
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Trump’s insane comments at a Nebraska rally, Trump conceding that his super PAC will now start paying for controversial ads, Disney taking the FCC to court, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 24 min
October 5: Trump Sends Another Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down another aircraft carrier being sent to the Middle East, a critical Supreme Court case on state climate change lawsuits, Trump’s brand new “Super Intelligence Force”, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday · 1 hr 10 min
October 2: Live with Norm Ornstein
On the DSR Daily Live for October 2nd, Norm Ornstein joins us to discuss Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs, the fallout of Jack Smith’s Senate hearing, a bipartisan effort to block the demolition of the Kennedy Center, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 1 · 23 min
October 1: White House Targets CNN Yet Again
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the White House removing CNN from the press pool, new details from the terrifying FlyDubai flight, skyrocketing bond levels, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 30 · 13 min
September 30: Republicans Berate Jack Smith in Fiery Hearing
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Jack Smith’s Senate hearing, damning audio from Ken Paxton, $20 million taxpayer dollars going to Trump ads, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 29 · 17 min
September 29: Hegseth Orders Military to “Defend” US Midterm Elections
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Pete Hegseth’s orders for the military to defend the midterms, US bans on Canadian imports taking effect, Alito backing out of a blockbuster Supreme Court case, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 28 · 16 min
September 28: The Fallout of the Trump/Xi Meeting
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the results of the Trump/Xi meeting, Trump attempting to cancel $810 million of congressional spending, Trump’s planned meeting with AI leaders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 27 · 57 min
September 25: Live with Tara McGowan
On the DSR Daily Live for Friday, Tara McGowan joins us to discuss Trump’s extravagant dinner with Xi Jinping, the White House reinstating access to banned outlets, new polls ahead of the 2026 midterms, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 24 · 23 min
September 24: Trump Defies Court Order on Media Ban
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the White House’s defiance of a court order on their media ban, the US and China extending a trade truce ahead of Xi and Trump’s meeting, Netanyahu’s upcoming speech before the UN, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 23 · 22 min
September 23: Trump’s UNGA Misadventures
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss President Trump’s UNGA appearance, Trump’s looming meeting with Xi Jinping, the DOJ defending the White House media ban, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 22 · 24 min
September 22: Major Networks Defy Trump
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the major media networks standing in solidarity against Trump, Trump’s plan for the UNGA, Hegseth’s bizarre stunt with the Logan brothers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 20 · 58 min
September 18: Live with Mary Trump
On the DSR Weekly Wrap up for this week, we are joined by special guest Mary Trump to break down Trump threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center, RFK Jr.’s anti-vax promises, Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 17 · 18 min
September 17: UN Reports Potential War Crimes in Iran
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a UN report on potential war crimes in Iran, talks between Canada and the EU, a stunning new report on DOGE, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 16 · 25 min
September 16: FBI Changes Hiring Policy on WHAT?!?
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the insane changes to FBI hiring policy, the Kennedy Center board vote to close, the Fed’s plan to raise interest rates, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 15 · 20 min
September 15: Supreme Court Strikes New Blow to Trump
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the Supreme Court blocking Trump’s efforts to regulate mail-in voting, Mitch McConnell’s return to Congress, a bipartisan event to promote AI regulation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 14 · 26 min
September 14: Top AI Executives Unite on Regulation?
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down Anthropic and OpenAI agreeing to slow down some AI development, oil rising in price once again after a critical pipeline is closed, a potential closure of the Kennedy Center, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 11 · 51 min
DSR Daily Live September 11 with Leigh McGowan
On the DSR Daily Live for Friday, we’re joined by special guest Leigh McGowan to break down the aftermath of Trumpapalooza, the President’s drowsy appearance at the Pentagon 9/11 ceremony, new developments ahead of the Midterms, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 10 · 16 min
September 10: John Fetterman Joins Trumpapalooza
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Trump’s promise to pay every American after the midterms, John Fetterman’s video message to the Republican midterm convention, another troubling development in the Iran war, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 9 · 24 min
September 9: Iran and US Destroy Tankers as Global Oil Prices Skyrocket
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the Iran and US destroying oil tankers, the US banning a new slate of Canadian products, Trump’s fantasies about 9/11, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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