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.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episodes
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Nov 4, 2025 • 22min
November 4: Election Day!
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the key stories heading into Election Day, the death of Dick Cheney, the battle over SNAP assistance, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2025 • 19min
November 3: Supreme Court to Rule on Trump’s Tariffs
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down an impending Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs, Kash Patel’s ousting of a senior official, the complete impasse over the government shutdown, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 2, 2025 • 17min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up October 31: Trump Slashes Refugee Cap
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 31, we cover the administration’s shocking new refugee cap, Trump calling for the Senate to scrap the filibuster, the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2025 • 21min
October 30: Trumps Resumes Nuclear Weapon Testing
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump announcing a resumption of nuclear weapons tests, a modest US-China tariff deal, calls for greater transparency from ICE, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2025 • 21min
October 29: Israel Strikes Gaza in Defiance of Ceasefire
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Israel’s deadly strikes on Gaza, intensifying oversight of Border Patrol agents in Chicago, Trump’s visit to South Korea, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2025 • 16min
October 28: Hurricane Melissa Closes in on Jamaica
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the Category 5 hurricane approaching Jamaica, the expanding fight over redistricting, a Texas lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2025 • 17min
October 27: Trump’s ‘Plan’ to Run Again
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump’s statements about potentially running again in 2028, the GOP’s anxiety about ACA subsidies, the US military closing in on Venezuela, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2025 • 18min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Cancels Canada Negotiations
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 24, we break down Trump’s cancellation of trade negotiations with Canada, arrests in a massive illegal gambling ring, an upcoming meeting between US and Chinese negotiators, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2025 • 21min
October 23: White House Escalates Sanctions on Russia
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover JD Vance’s harsh comments on Israel, the administration introducing new sanctions on Russia, Trump’s demolition of the East Wing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2025 • 19min
October 22: Trump Won’t Budge on Shutdown
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Trump’s demands for a meeting with Democrats, Trump potentially seeking $230 million from the Justice Department, the White House pulling back on promises for a meeting with Putin, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
