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July 21 · 24 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Hits Record-Breaking Low in Polls, Shocking Analyst: “Horrible!”
As Trump hits a new bottom that outdoes his predecessors—even Richard Nixon—a veteran Democratic strategist explains how her party can do more to exploit his historic weakness.
July 20 · 34 min
AI, Energy and Climate: Distributed Home Data Centers: Arch Rao
NVIDIA, the Silicon Valley-based company SPAN and a major homebuilder recently announced a partnership to deploy mini-data centers at homes around the US. By using existing grid capacity, the companies hope to close the speed-to-power gap by building networks of distributed compute capacity while cutting power costs for homeowners. Join host David Sandalow as he explores this exciting and innovative idea with Arch Rao, founder and CEO of SPAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 20 · 24 min
DSR Daily 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 · 25 min
The Daily Blast: Trump’s Plot to Rig Midterms Gets So Unhinged that Even Fox Is Rattled
As Trump’s threats to corrupt the midterms grow more vile, a political scientist explains why his visible derangement shouldn’t distract us from the severe threat this moment poses.
July 19 · 28 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 17 · 36 min
Siliconsciousness: Entering a New Chapter in the Debate on AI Policy
The landscape of AI policy is changing rapidly. From a one year data center moratorium in New York to sweeping new energy laws in Thailand, it’s clear that governments around the world are exploring radical new approaches to artificial intelligence. AI, Energy and Climate host David Sandalow and Siliconsciousness host David Rothkopf join forces to examine the far-reaching debate over AI policy to examine what’s working and what the future might hold. 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 17 · 21 min
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly
Original air date: February 2, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! After The New York Times reported that President Trump has backtracked on a major demand he’d made on Harvard University, he spiraled out of control in three wild tirades. He angrily insisted on a correction from the Times, and levied unhinged new threats against Harvard, demanding a new billion-dollar extortion payment while calling for the university’s criminal prosecution. Harvard officials clearly leaked word of Trump’s backtracking to humiliate him at a moment of political weakness. It worked: Trump appeared panicked and weak as he fired off half-cocked threats. Which raises a question: Why don’t more institutions grasp that standing firm against Trump is the only way? We talked to Ryan Enos, a Harvard political scientist who has long argued for a strong stand. He explains the internal politics at Harvard leading to its current posture, why this fight’s outcome has broader significance amid our slide into authoritarianism, and what the prospects are for Harvard holding firm. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 52 min
Words Matter: What to Do When Trump Tries to Steal the Next Election
Trump and his cronies are already laying the groundwork to get involved in this year's elections. As Trump prepares to give a major speech on Thursday night where he will undoubtedly speak on "election fraud", it's clear there is no accountability for their corruption. So the question is - what do we do when Trump tries to steal the next election? Tune in as David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein address what’s at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 42 min
NTK: Top Expert Outlines What Ultimate Iran Deal Will Look Like
The Groundhog Day War with Iran grinds on and though we feel no closer to a conclusion, some kind of resolution to this phase of the conflict is inevitable. So what will such a deal look like? And what does it mean for US relations throughout the Middle East? Former White House Senior Advisor to the President Amos Hochstein joins David Rothkopf to explore the often overlooked factors driving a major regional reshuffling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 31 min
DSR Daily 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 · 27 min
Best of the Daily Blast: Why Trump Will Be Removed from Office Sooner Than You Think
Original air date: April 17, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! In today’s episode, George Conway argues that as improbable as it might seem right now, congressional Republicans will ultimately decide they have no choice but to remove Donald Trump from office before his term ends. Conway, the former GOP lawyer-turned-Trump-critic, is ⁠running for Congress as a Democrat⁠. One of his ads ⁠is a montage of all the horrors⁠ that Trump has unleashed, followed by Conway’s promise to be a different kind of Congressman in response. In our conversation, Conway explains why he thinks Republicans will eventually decide Trump has to go and talks about how he’ll push for impeachment immediately if elected. Conway also lays out an accountability agenda that includes impeaching many cabinet officials, criminal referrals for high-level Trump administration officials, and extensive other reforms designed to prevent anything like this from ever happening again. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 15 · 45 min
Is There Any Way Out of the Groundhog Day War in the Gulf?
The U.S. has found itself in a seemingly endless cycle of conflict with Iran. Each episode brings familiar patterns: threats of military action from the U.S., Iranian responses, and eventually, a return to a tense standoff. The first phase ended in humiliation and defeat - can we lose the same war twice? How do we get ourselves out of this situation? Joe Cirincione and Alon Pinkas join David Rothkopf to discuss this “Groundhog Day” conflict with Iran and more. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 15 · 24 min
DSR Daily 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 · 23 min
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Epstein Mess Worsens as MAGA Cracks Up: “He Lame-Ducked Himself”
Original air date: June 1, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Former attorney general Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors Friday about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She effectively ⁠let it be known⁠ that Todd Blanche, now acting AG, has been responsible for this debacle, ⁠creating a new inquiry⁠ for Democrats to pursue that will be fraught for Trump. Bondi also ⁠went mum⁠ on how Trump instructed her to handle the Epstein files, basically declining to back Trump’s spin that he was pro-transparency, raising still more questions for Democrats to pursue. Meanwhile, Trump’s sinking approval, Iran debacle, ballroom and slush fund are fracturing Trumpworld and the GOP: One Republican ⁠told⁠ The Atlantic that he has “lame-ducked himself.” We talked to historian Nicole Hemmer, author of ⁠several books⁠ ⁠about the right⁠. We discuss why the Epstein scandal continues to fracture the MAGA movement, the deeper reasons for Trump’s weakening hold on the GOP, and why MAGA will go into deep turmoil once Trump passes from the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 39 min
Siliconsciousness: Like It or Not, the AI Bubble Is Real
The question is when, not if, the AI bubble is going to pop. As tech companies see share values skyrocket, it becomes more clear with each passing day that the value of these companies is built on a house of cards. So just how bad will the fallout be? Distinguished Fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research Dean Baker joins David Rothkopf to answer this question and more. 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 14 · 28 min
DSR Daily 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
Best of the Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline
With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Original air date: June 22, 2026 Donald Trump’s war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one ⁠early-morning tirade⁠, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he ⁠fulminated at length⁠ about his ballroom. He’s posting ⁠updates⁠ on the gilding of statues and ⁠images⁠ of himself on international magazine covers. The gap between the gravity of the moment on one side and his trivial megalomania on the other is jarring. We talked to economist Paul Krugman, who has been ⁠writing really well on his Substack⁠ about ⁠both sides⁠ ⁠of this divide⁠. He goes big-picture, detailing the signs that we’re a country in decline, why other countries are looking toward a post-American world, and why it’s shocking that we put up with his worsening megalomania and nonstop desecration of our republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 13 · 23 min
DSR Daily 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 12 · 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 10 · 21 min
The Daily Blast: Texas ICE Killing Takes Damning Turn as Even MAGA Judges Abandon Trump
As Trump’s deportation agenda results in another killing and his losses mount in court, the author of a piece on ICE’s horrors explains why we’re facing a fraught and dangerous crossroads moment.

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The Daily Blast: Trump Hits Record-Breaking Low in Polls, Shocking Analyst: “Horrible!”

AI, Energy and Climate: Distributed Home Data Centers: Arch Rao

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

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Plot to Rig Midterms Gets So Unhinged that Even Fox Is Rattled

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

Siliconsciousness: Entering a New Chapter in the Debate on AI Policy

Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly

Words Matter: What to Do When Trump Tries to Steal the Next Election

NTK: Top Expert Outlines What Ultimate Iran Deal Will Look Like

DSR Daily July 16: Vance Admits Admin Bungled Epstein Files

Best of the Daily Blast: Why Trump Will Be Removed from Office Sooner Than You Think

Is There Any Way Out of the Groundhog Day War in the Gulf?

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

Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Epstein Mess Worsens as MAGA Cracks Up: “He Lame-Ducked Himself”

Siliconsciousness: Like It or Not, the AI Bubble Is Real

DSR Daily July 14: ICE Violence Escalates with Killing in Maine

Best of the Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline

DSR Daily July 13: Lindsey Graham Dead at 71

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump Guts Bipartisan Election Commission

The Daily Blast: Texas ICE Killing Takes Damning Turn as Even MAGA Judges Abandon Trump