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  • Today · 24 min

    The Daily Blast: Trump Shivs Hegseth in Strange Aside as GOP Knives Come Out Big Time

    Donald Trump’s war on Iran was a big cause of the GOP electoral drubbing, and Pete Hegseth is in trouble. Trump told ABC News that he “has every intention” of keeping the Defense Secretary. But then came the twist. Trump said: “I get these calls” from people taking aim at Hegseth, adding: “I don’t know why.” And Trump admitted it would be easier to get a replacement confirmed before Democrats take over the Senate, a hint that he’s seriously thinking of dumping him. This is exactly how Trump talks when he’s getting rid of someone. Meanwhile, story after story reports that the GOP knives are out for Hegseth in a serious way. We talked to Representative Adam Smith, the next head of the Armed Services Committee. Smith discusses why it’s 50-50 that Trump will remove Hegseth and what a disaster he’s been. Smith also explains how Democrats will seek to defund the war if necessary and details how they’ll investigate Trump’s illegal Caribbean boat strikes and bombing of a girls’ school in Iran. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 1 hr

    Words Matter: That Was a Great Win, Now for the Hard Part

    For all intents and purposes, MAGA is dead. Unfortunately, Donald Trump is still in the White House, and despite the enormous victory this week, Dems have a long road ahead. What do they need to do to capitalize on this electoral victory? What can we expect from a lame-duck Trump? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss the hard work that needs to be done to save our democracy. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 29 min

    Blunami: Norm Explains It All

    Democrats have won bigly and they’ve won everywhere. From Kansas to South Carolina, the MAGA blowout is near total. But what exactly does it mean about how the electorate has changed and how American politics changes for the next two years? Norm Ornstein joins David Rothkopf and Riley Fessler for a special episode to answer all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 50 min

    Didja Enjoy the Blunami? Ok, Now Let’s Get to Work!

    Hey, Donald - the whole country just voted against you! Tuesday’s blue tsunami was a sight to behold as Dems managed to overwhelmingly flip both the House and Senate. But although we can - and should - celebrate the results of the midterms, we cannot become complacent. Michael Tomasky of The New Republic joins David Rothkopf, Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce to discuss this monumental Democratic victory and what lies ahead. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 59 min

    DSR Daily November 4: BLUE TSUNAMI WASHES MAGA AWAY

    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the astonishing Democratic victories across the United States from South Carolina to Michigan to Ohio and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 34 min

    DSR Daily November 3: Election Day is Here!

    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the main stories from Election Day including final polls spelling doom for Trump, the Supreme Court rejecting a DOJ effort to segregate Californian ballots, Trump claiming the US will stop funding Israel, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 17 min

    DSR Daily November 2: Haley Stevens Stabs Democrats in the Back

    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Haley Stevens’s shocking betrayal of Abdul El-Sayed, Sen. Chris Murphy’s recovery after a stroke, Democrats holding their lead across numerous battleground states, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sunday · 45 min

    DSR Daily October 30: Live with Norm Ornstein and Miles Taylor

    On the DSR Daily Live for Friday, Norm Ornstein and Miles Taylor join us to break down the latest news around the midterms, the disgusting smears against Democratic candidates, the likelihood of election interference, the Senate race controversy in Alaska, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sunday · 29 min

    Need to Know: Campaign Pros are "Having Emotions"

    The midterms are almost here, and you’ll forgive us for being a little emotional. It’s looking more and more like Democrats can expect huge wins on November 3rd, yet we can’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Democratic analysts Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg join David Rothkopf to remind everyone that now is the time to put the pedal to the metal and get out and vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 30 · 22 min

    The Daily Blast: Trump Rages as Leaks Reveal How Aides Soothe Him with Midterm Hopium

    Donald Trump is in a dark mood about the midterms, reports The New York Times in an epic piece. Numerous administration insiders confide that he’s raging at at naysayers and negative press. And they’re also leaking that he’s “increasingly cloistered” with “acolytes” like Natalie Harp, as the Times puts it, adding this: "As the elections approach, Mr. Trump is feasting on a media diet of fawning press coverage, disparaging clips about his perceived enemies, and helpings of flattering photos and 'A.I. slop,' as one official put it." That extraordinary passage shows how his aides are placating his anger. Yet new CNN polls show Democrats with leads in the key Senate races that will determine control. So we talked to political scientist Tom Schaller, author of a good piece for the Public Notice Substack on MAGA culture. We discuss whether those CNN polls are right, why Trump is convinced his influence over GOP voters will save the party, how a big Democratic night could break Trump-MAGA cultural power, and how that could allow Democrats to expand their coalition in coming years. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 39 min

    Siliconsciousness: Are We Even Having the Right Conversation About AI Regulation?

    Tech companies would love nothing more than to regulate themselves. The Standards Authority for Frontier AI (SAFA) is just the latest attempt for AI companies to take safety into their own hands, yet it’s hardly a substitute for real government oversight. Tech Counsel at Protect Democracy Mackenzie Austin joins David Rothkopf to explain why the public needs to be involved in AI governance and why the next year will be pivotal in deciding who controls AI development. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 49 min

    Words Matter: Buckle Up: Preparing for Trump’s Big Push to Steal the Election

    The midterm elections are five days away and all signs indicate an impending Democratic tsunami. But don’t get distracted by trans athletes and the Cheesecake Factory, folks - Donald Trump is going to try to steal this election. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf examine what to expect in the coming days and why these midterms matter more than ever. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 28 min

    DSR Daily October 29: Hegseth Fires Top Military Planner and Defends Trump’s Arch

    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Pete Hegseth firing the Pentagon’s top military planner, the Alaska governor ordering an investigation into Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign, Trump floating Ted Cruz as a Supreme Court nominee, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 17 min

    The Daily Blast: Trump-Vivek Ad Ploy Backfires as GOPers Leak Humiliating Private Poll

    After Vivek Ramaswamy ran that vile ad attacking Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race, Donald Trump aggressively defended it. That sent out a command to MAGA to get behind the ad. But now Republicans just leaked an internal poll to Axios showing that the ad is backfiring in humiliating fashion: It is making voters more likely to pick Acton over Ramaswamy rather than less. On top of that, Republicans fear this could hurt the party in the Ohio Senate race, too. That’s striking, because if Democrats win that contest, they’re a lot more likely to win the Senate. We talked to New Republic senior editor Alex Shephard, author of a good piece on the ad fiasco. We discuss how the backlash to the ad caught Trump-MAGA off guard, how this saga shows Trumpian politics to be running out of gas, and why the Senate map looks very promising for Democrats. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 28 · 49 min

    Surprising Insights Into the Confusing, Revealing Results of Israel’s Election

    Benjamin Netanyahu did not suffer the setback that many may have expected going into Israel’s recent election. How exactly does the leader of a genocide in Gaza retain power? What is the future of the Arab opposition in Israel? And what do these elections signal to the rest of the world? Alon Pinkas and Ilan Goldenberg join David Rothkopf and Ed Luce to discuss the recent election results and the geopolitical future in the Middle East. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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