The DSR Daily

The DSR Network

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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20 episodes
Updated Thursday

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July 30: Shocker! The Economy is in Really Bad Shape
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down new reports that the economy is in worse shape than predicted, new Iranian strikes near the Suez Canal, Elon Musk’s attempt to block anti-nudification legislation in Minnesota, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 13 min
July 29: US and Saudi Arabia Launch Strikes in Iraq
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the US and Saudi Arabia launching strikes in Iraq, Rand Paul’s latest attack on Fauci ahead of a Senate hearing, the confirmation of Jay Clayton as intelligence chief, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 22 min
July 28: Netanyahu Visits Trump as War Support Plummets
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, the ending of temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, the uncertain future of Todd Blanche’s confirmation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 22 min
DSR Daily Live July 24: DoD Changes Death Total as Iran Rejects Ceasefire
On the DSR Daily Live for Friday, we discuss the DoD changing the official troop death numbers in Iran, a slate of new tariffs from the administration, Iran rejecting a ceasefire proposal from the US, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 26 · 22 min
July 23: Oil Prices Skyrocket as War Expands into Red Sea
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the skyrocketing prices of oil after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, the House passing a $95 billion budget reconciliation framework, surprising primary victories in Arizona, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 25 min
July 22: Senators Hold Hegseth’s Feet to the Fire in Hearing
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Pete Hegseth’s Senate hearing, Trump signing off on a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a judge handing another setback to the administration’s immigration crackdown, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 22 · 24 min
July 21: Houthis Declare Saudi Arabia Blockade in Major Escalation
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the Houthis declaring a blockade of Saudi Arabia, new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, disputes over arresting Netanyahu in New York, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 19 min
July 20: Two More Americans Killed as War in Gulf Spirals
On the DSR Daily for July 20, we break down the deaths of two more American service members, Maine Democrats consolidating around Troy Jackson, Trump’s strange World Cup antics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 20 · 24 min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump’s Deranged Speech Angers China (and Fans of Democracy)
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for July 17th, we break down Trump’s prime-time address, the dangerous wildfire smoke blanketing parts of the US, the source of the cyclosporiasis breakout, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 19 · 28 min
July 16: Vance Admits Admin Bungled Epstein Files
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the US launching more strikes on Iran, JD Vance admitting the administration dropped the ball on Epstein, Hegseth implementing testosterone testing in the military, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 31 min
July 15: Senate Dems Block $1 Trillion in Defense Spending as Iran War Spirals
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Senate Democrats blocking a $1 trillion defense bill, Trump’s opposition to the suspension of ICE vehicle stops, scrutiny of Todd Blanche ahead of his hearing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 15 · 24 min
July 14: ICE Violence Escalates with Killing in Maine
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the escalating violence perpetuated by ICE, Trump’s upcoming primetime speech, the impending confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 28 min
July 13: Lindsey Graham Dead at 71
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the death of Lindsey Graham, Iran expanding strikes throughout the Gulf, Maine Democrats telling Chuck Schumer to back off, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 13 · 23 min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump Guts Bipartisan Election Commission
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for July 10, we cover Trump’s ousting of key members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, new revelations on the ICE killing of an immigrant, 8 indictments over a planned attack on the White House UFC event, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 12 · 23 min
July 9: Disgraced Graham Platner Drops out of Senate Race
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump’s poor showing at the Ankara NATO summit, Graham Platner dropping out of the Maine Senate race, fresh military strikes on Iran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 32 min
July 8: Trump Says Iran Ceasefire is Dead
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump saying that the Iran ceasefire is dead, Trump bringing chaos to the NATO summit, dire forecasts from the IMF, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 8 · 23 min
July 7: The Curious Case of the Missing Mitch McConnell
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Mitch McConnell’s absence from the public eye, damning new allegations against Graham Platner, the start of a critical NATO summit in Turkey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7 · 25 min
July 6: Trump Ruins Everything He Touches
On the DSR Daily for Monday we break down Trump's July 4th disaster, the upcoming NATO summit, Trump’s FIFA interference, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 6 · 25 min
July 2: The Founding Fathers Would be Ashamed of America 250
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump taking a trip on the new Air Force One, the White House proposing cuts to hospital payments for scans, Trump’s America 250 problem, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2 · 25 min
July 1: Supreme Court Protects Birthright Citizenship
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the Supreme Court’s huge decisions on money in politics and citizenship, big wins for Democratic Socialists in Colorado, Trump’s insane profits from crypto, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 1 · 24 min

The DSR Daily

July 30: Shocker! The Economy is in Really Bad Shape

July 29: US and Saudi Arabia Launch Strikes in Iraq

July 28: Netanyahu Visits Trump as War Support Plummets

DSR Daily Live July 24: DoD Changes Death Total as Iran Rejects Ceasefire

July 23: Oil Prices Skyrocket as War Expands into Red Sea

July 22: Senators Hold Hegseth’s Feet to the Fire in Hearing

July 21: Houthis Declare Saudi Arabia Blockade in Major Escalation

July 20: Two More Americans Killed as War in Gulf Spirals

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump’s Deranged Speech Angers China (and Fans of Democracy)

July 16: Vance Admits Admin Bungled Epstein Files

July 15: Senate Dems Block $1 Trillion in Defense Spending as Iran War Spirals

July 14: ICE Violence Escalates with Killing in Maine

July 13: Lindsey Graham Dead at 71

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump Guts Bipartisan Election Commission

July 9: Disgraced Graham Platner Drops out of Senate Race

July 8: Trump Says Iran Ceasefire is Dead

July 7: The Curious Case of the Missing Mitch McConnell

July 6: Trump Ruins Everything He Touches

July 2: The Founding Fathers Would be Ashamed of America 250

July 1: Supreme Court Protects Birthright Citizenship