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June 30 · 20 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Rages Wildly at SCOTUS Losses as Plot to Rig Midterms Collapses
As the Supreme Court deals a blow to Trump’s election-rigging schemes, a veteran court watcher explains why this ruling is a big deal—and how he’s trying to corrupt the court right in plain sight.
June 29 · 16 min
DSR Daily June 29: Supreme Court Decision Bonanza
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover a sweeping slate of important Supreme Court decisions, Trump’s ridiculous plans to renovate a DC golf course, tragic updates from the Venezuelan earthquake catastrophe, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 29 · 25 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Reflecting Pool Arrests Take Unnerving Turn—and Officials Go Mum
As the saga of Trump and the Reflecting Pool gets truly weird, a former federal prosecutor walks us through the latest—and explains how it’s symptomatic of something much darker.
June 28 · 24 min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Death Toll Climbs as World Responds to Devastating Quakes in Venezuela
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 26th, we cover the horrifying fallout from twin earthquakes in Venezuela, new wrinkles in the US/Iran peace talks, a ridiculous development in the Reflecting Pool saga, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 26 · 40 min
Words Matter: Now Playing! Donald Trump and the Impeachables
Our Supreme Court can’t even pretend to uphold the integrity of the law anymore. We essentially have a lawless court, not a conservative court. Their latest disturbing ruling? A ruling in favor of deporting Haitians and Syrians currently legally residing in the United States. Could this lead to another impeachment of Donald Trump? How could Dems use impeachment as a political tool ahead of the next presidential election? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to discuss the Courts and the long road ahead for Dems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 26 · 33 min
Siliconsciousness: How Can Democrats Get Their Act Together on AI?
After recent primaries, it’s clear that AI is top of mind for many Americans. Whether it’s a mistrust of AI as a whole or just the people at the helms of the companies reaping massive profits, it’s clear that it’s past time for Democrats to have a robust tech and AI strategy. Former Director of the National AI Office Karen Kornbluh joins David Rothkopf to consider what Dems need to do for the midterms and beyond to address this critical issue. 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
June 26 · 24 min
The Daily Blast: Trump 250 Gala Grows More Humiliating as Fox Grapples with Low Turnout
As Fox News’s hyping of Trump’s initial rally falls flat, a media critic explains how Trump and Fox alike are using this moment to push a larger, more sinister agenda—and why that, too, is failing.
June 25 · 21 min
DSR Daily June 25: Trump Slaps Down Housing Bill (and Senate Republicans)
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s refusal to sign a bipartisan housing bill, twin deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, Senate Republicans caving to Trump on a war powers vote, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 25 · 20 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Plot to Rig Midterms So Vile It Even Shocks GOPers
As Trump’s demands for voter suppression get so absurd that even Republicans balk, the author of a piece on his narcissism explains how he’s royally screwing them in the midterms—and himself, to boot.
June 24 · 33 min
An Intel Crisis Inside a National Security Crisis
Bill Pulte, Donald Trump’s new acting Director of National Intelligence and someone with zero prior experience, celebrated his new job with a massive purge of staff. The ODNI was created to protect Americans - is it now becoming Trump’s personal detective agency? John Sipher, a former intelligence officer with 28 years of experience in the CIA, joins David Rothkopf to discuss the state of America’s intelligence community and the devastating impacts of Donald Trump. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 24 · 22 min
DSR Daily June 24: Mamdani Scores Big Victory in Electoral Sweep
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down big progressive victories in New York, the Senate offering a rare rebuke of President Trump, two key judicial rulings on the administration’s deportation efforts, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 24 · 23 min
The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Snaps at Media over Iran as Fox Hits Him with Brutal Poll
As Trump’s poll numbers worsen and his anger deepens over his Iran fiasco, an international relations expert explains why he’s caught in a geopolitical trap that will only get worse.
June 23 · 28 min
DSR Daily June 23: Mass Counterterrorism Firings as Iran Peace Negotiations Stumble Forward
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the mass firings at ODNI under Bill Pulte, the US enacting a 60 day lift on Iranian sanctions, friction between MAGA and the Supreme Court, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23 · 25 min
The Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Reflecting Pool Fiasco as Arrests over it Grow Darker
As arrests for vandalism of Trump’s Reflecting Pool project raise fresh questions, TNR editor Michael Tomasky explains how this saga captures the unhinged, dictatorial side of his presidency.
June 22 · 40 min
NTK: Killing Baby Hitler: A Conversation with Mike Tomasky
In his new novel Killing Baby Hitler, editor of The New Republic Mike Tomasky uses humor and satire to explore themes of responsibility and evil. But when our President does things like hosting a UFC fight in front of the White House, what is even satire anymore? Mike Tomasky joins David Rothkopf to discuss his new book as well as take stock of our current political climate and the future of political leadership. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 22 · 21 min
The DSR Daily for June 22: This UN Nuclear Inspection Agreement Looks Awfully Familiar
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss JD Vance announcing Iran has agreed to UN Nuclear inspections, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing his resignation, Jeanine Pirro announcing her office will strictly prosecute anyone caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 22 · 29 min
The Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline
Economist Paul Krugman discusses all the ways Trump is causing our country to deteriorate—and what it means that our country puts up with his worsening megalomania and desecrations of our republic.
June 21 · 23 min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump and Vance Piss Off Israel
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 19th, we break down Israeli anger over the memorandum of understanding, a huge flu outbreak at a military base in Texas, a signal of the coming end of Keir Starmer’s rule in the UK, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 19 · 44 min
Siliconsciousness: AI & Group Chats of the Apocalypse
Twists of recent history have led to deep distrust of the AI sector and political decisions about AI—and with good reason for both. With expert Dave Karpf, we discuss how we got to this point and how tech barons have reached historic levels of power and influence in Washington. 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
June 19 · 52 min
Words Matter: Breaking News: It Matters if the President is a Psychopath
The indecency and sociopathy of Donald Trump’s presidency is in sharp contrast with the leadership of past presidents. While Clinton, Obama and Bush all had their faults that have led us to our current political situation, they at least maintained some sort of professionalism and decency. Donald Trump, on the other hand, is a psychopath. David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss the implications of this shift in presidential leadership, as well as the rise of democratic socialism and emerging political leaders across the country. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DSR Network

The Daily Blast: Trump Rages Wildly at SCOTUS Losses as Plot to Rig Midterms Collapses

DSR Daily June 29: Supreme Court Decision Bonanza

The Daily Blast: Trump Reflecting Pool Arrests Take Unnerving Turn—and Officials Go Mum

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Death Toll Climbs as World Responds to Devastating Quakes in Venezuela

Words Matter: Now Playing! Donald Trump and the Impeachables

Siliconsciousness: How Can Democrats Get Their Act Together on AI?

The Daily Blast: Trump 250 Gala Grows More Humiliating as Fox Grapples with Low Turnout

DSR Daily June 25: Trump Slaps Down Housing Bill (and Senate Republicans)

The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Plot to Rig Midterms So Vile It Even Shocks GOPers

An Intel Crisis Inside a National Security Crisis

DSR Daily June 24: Mamdani Scores Big Victory in Electoral Sweep

The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Snaps at Media over Iran as Fox Hits Him with Brutal Poll

DSR Daily June 23: Mass Counterterrorism Firings as Iran Peace Negotiations Stumble Forward

The Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Reflecting Pool Fiasco as Arrests over it Grow Darker

NTK: Killing Baby Hitler: A Conversation with Mike Tomasky

The DSR Daily for June 22: This UN Nuclear Inspection Agreement Looks Awfully Familiar

The Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump and Vance Piss Off Israel

Siliconsciousness: AI & Group Chats of the Apocalypse

Words Matter: Breaking News: It Matters if the President is a Psychopath