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Stolen Revolution: A Conversation with Yeganeh Torbati
As the conflict with Iran drags on, the Trump administration’s approach and growing American public frustration have dominated the news. But how are Iran’s government and citizens navigating this seemingly interminable war? New York Times journalist and co-author of the new book Stolen Revolution Yeganeh Torbati joins David Rothkopf to provide crucial insight into how Iranians view the war—and why the regime may be better equipped to outlast Washington as hostilities grind on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 34 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Blurted Out Shockingly Vile Plot to Censor ABC—It Just Backfired
As Trump’s corrupt pressure on ABC comes back to bite him, a legal expert explains why the network is in a strong position to withstand Trump-MAGA bullying—and how this case will likely play out.
Yesterday · 21 min
DSR Daily 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 · 14 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Humiliated by Iran, Comey Flops as Aides Leak: He’s “Frustrated”
As Trump’s aides leak his frustrations on Iran and his push to jail James Comey flounders, a legal observer explains how Trump is confronting the limits of his powers on many fronts as once.
Thursday · 22 min
Trump’s Wars are Spreading But Can They Beat Iranian Rope-a-Dope?
In its bout with Iran, the US is neither floating like a butterfly nor stinging like a bee. Trump’s dual meetings with Netanyahu and Zelensky have laid bare the foreign policy lightweight that our president really is while Iran only gets stronger. Lieutenant General Douglas Lute joins David Rothkopf and Ed Luce to discuss the war against Iran, Ukraine’s continued defense against Russian aggression, and how each misstep by the administration is leading up to an inevitable knockout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 44 min
DSR Daily 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
The Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage at Iran Takes Truly Scary Turn, and Even MAGA Is Unnerved
As Trump’s threats of escalation in Iran worsen, a former State Department official explains why the deeper dynamics surrounding the trap ensnaring Trump are so alarming.
Wednesday · 23 min
DSR Daily 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
The Daily Blast: Trump Quietly Shivs Hyper-Masculine Icon Andrew Tate as MAGA Cracks Up
As MAGA splits over the legal travails hitting influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, the writer of a piece on the Tates explains why MAGA’s vision of masculinity is imploding—and what it means for our politics.
Tuesday · 24 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Poll Collapse Hits New Milestone as Leaks Reveal Fresh GOP Panic
As Trump manages to squander traditional GOP strengths in three areas at once. a Democratic strategist explains how his party is moving to capitalize—and why this is far from a done deal.
Monday · 25 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
Sunday · 22 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at GOP to Hurry Up and Rig Midterms as Awful Fox Poll Hits
As a striking Fox News poll suggests the GOP midterm position is deteriorating, a voting rights expert walks us through what Trump is really gearing up to attempt this fall—and how to defeat it.
July 24 · 23 min
Siliconsciousness: AI Goes Rogue
An OpenAI model has gone rogue. Not only has it gone rogue, but it hacked Hugging Face completely unprompted and without approval. That’s pretty scary. But just how much of this story should legitimately frighten us, and how much is being blown out of proportion? Senior Editor for AI at MIT Technology Review Will Heaven joins David Rothkopf to cut through the bullshit and share why we should be concerned and if we should expect similar incidents in the future. 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
July 23 · 40 min
DSR Daily 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
The Daily Blast: GOPers Quietly Admit the Unthinkable: It’s All Falling Apart for Trump
As Republicans start leaking that the bottom is falling out for Trump and the GOP, Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg ponders whether Democrats can close the deal—and what could still go wrong.
July 23 · 22 min
We are Swimming in a Sea of Imbecility
As we fall, others rise. Global trust in the United States has fallen significantly while China’s geopolitical standing is rising. We’re not just stuck in a quagmire war with Iran - we’re in the middle of a fundamental identity crisis. Are we the superpower we believe we are or is our stupidity in Iran showing us that conflict has evolved past us? Has Pete Hegseth cracked the code with testosterone testing? Max Boot of the Council on Foreign Relations joins Ed Luce and David Rothkopf to discuss America’s place in a shifting global landscape. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 22 · 43 min
DSR Daily 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
The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Fresh Iran Setbacks as GOP Midterm Panic Grows: “Bleak”
Amid new GOP anxiety that Trump’s Iran debacle will hurt them in the elections, a former State Department official explains the deeper reasons Trump is stuck—and why this will get worse for the GOP.
July 22 · 21 min
Words Matter: Trump’s Biggest War is Against the American People
We are fast approaching midterm elections which Trump and his cronies will try to corrupt. Pete Hegseth is asking for more money to fund the most unpopular war in American history, and social programs are being cut left and right. It’s not just the quagmire of a war in Iran - Donald Trump is waging a war against the American people. There’s no other way to put it: “We are so f*cked by this guy, it’s hard to imagine.” Listen in as Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss the never-ending corruption and greed that is literally killing Americans. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 41 min
DSR Daily 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

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Stolen Revolution: A Conversation with Yeganeh Torbati

The Daily Blast: Trump Blurted Out Shockingly Vile Plot to Censor ABC—It Just Backfired

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

The Daily Blast: Trump Humiliated by Iran, Comey Flops as Aides Leak: He’s “Frustrated”

Trump’s Wars are Spreading But Can They Beat Iranian Rope-a-Dope?

DSR Daily July 29: US and Saudi Arabia Launch Strikes in Iraq

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage at Iran Takes Truly Scary Turn, and Even MAGA Is Unnerved

DSR Daily July 28: Netanyahu Visits Trump as War Support Plummets

The Daily Blast: Trump Quietly Shivs Hyper-Masculine Icon Andrew Tate as MAGA Cracks Up

The Daily Blast: Trump Poll Collapse Hits New Milestone as Leaks Reveal Fresh GOP Panic

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

The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at GOP to Hurry Up and Rig Midterms as Awful Fox Poll Hits

Siliconsciousness: AI Goes Rogue

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

The Daily Blast: GOPers Quietly Admit the Unthinkable: It’s All Falling Apart for Trump

We are Swimming in a Sea of Imbecility

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

The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Fresh Iran Setbacks as GOP Midterm Panic Grows: “Bleak”

Words Matter: Trump’s Biggest War is Against the American People

DSR Daily July 21: Houthis Declare Saudi Arabia Blockade in Major Escalation