The DSR Daily
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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.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 20min
April 23: US and Iran Capture Tankers as Ceasefire Turmoil Continues
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the US capturing a second sanctioned tanker, the firing of the Navy Secretary, the Senate passing a budget plan for ICE and DHS, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2026 • 24min
April 22: Trump Extends Ceasefire (Some Restrictions May Apply)
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump’s ceasefire extension and the Iranian capture of three boats, Virginia passing a redistricting measure in a win for Democrats, the administration going after the Southern Poverty Law Center, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2026 • 16min
April 21: The Incredible Revolving Trump Cabinet Loses One More
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the resignation of the Labor Secretary, JD Vance back en route to Islamabad for ceasefire talks, a critical special election in Virginia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2026 • 18min
April 20: US Seizes Iranian Ship as Peace Talks Collapse Again
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the latest collapse in peace talks between the US and Iran, the administration rolling out refunds for tariffs, a federal investigation into a supposed conspiracy against Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2026 • 19min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 17, we cover the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, the resignation of the acting director of ICE, a big progressive victory in New Jersey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2026 • 37min
April 16: RFK Jr. Just Gets Weirder and Weirder
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the latest bizarre story about RFK Jr., the Trump admin moving to erase convictions for January 6 rioters, Hegseth’s threats to restart combat operations in Iran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2026 • 32min
April 15: Iran Blockade Underway as Peace Remains Out of Reach
On the DSR Daily, we discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the many failures of JD Vance, the dynamics of the California governor’s race, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2026 • 23min
April 14: Trump’s Papal Feud Reaches New Lows
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s continuing feud with the Pope, the resignations of Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, a potential resumption of Iran peace talks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2026 • 27min
April 13: Trump’s Blockade of Iran Begins Today
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the promised blockade of Iran beginning today, Trump’s bizarre beef with Pope Leo, a massive defeat for Viktor Orban, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2026 • 28min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Melania Trump’s Bizarre Epstein Statement
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 10th, we cover Melania’s extremely odd Epstein statements, Vance heading to Islamabad for Iran war negotiations, Trump lashing out at MAGA influencers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
