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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Oct 6, 2025 • 23min
October 6: Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment to Oregon
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss a federal judge blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Bari Weiss’s new position at CBS, continuing deadlock in Congress, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2025 • 23min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Targets Democrat-Backed Agencies
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 3, we break down the administration’s targeting of Democrat-backed agencies, a terrorist attack at a U.K. synagogue, Trump declaring an armed conflict with drug cartels, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2025 • 16min
October 2: Trump Freezes Blue State Funding
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the administration freezing blue state funding, the Supreme Court allowing Lisa Cook to stay in office, Hamas’s rejection of a US/Israel ceasefire plan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1, 2025 • 23min
October 1: US Government Begins Shutdown
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the US government shutdown, Trump and Hegseth’s startling remarks to top military leaders, a judge’s scathing ruling on the administration’s attempts to deport pro-Palestinian advocates, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2025 • 21min
September 30: Government Shutdown Imminent
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the imminent government shutdown, Trump and Hegseth’s unusual Quantico meeting, Israel and the US’s ceasefire proposal for Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2025 • 19min
September 29: Eric Adams Exits Mayor Race
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Eric Adams ending his campaign in NY, the Democrat/Republican showdown over a funding bill, Trump ordering the deployment of troops in Portland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2025 • 13min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: James Comey Charged
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for September 26, we discuss the charges against former FBI Director James Comey, Trump’s executive order facilitating a TikTok deal, a new slate of tariffs on pharmaceuticals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2025 • 16min
September 25: Government Shutdown, Government Layoffs
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the potential government shutdown, the possible inditement of James Comey, Israel closing the Allenby Bridge crossing between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2025 • 21min
September 24: Trump’s Wild UN Speech
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down President Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly, Trump’s extraordinary shift on Ukraine, Brendan Carr’s plans to go after media, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2025 • 11min
September 23: Jimmy Kimmel Returns to ABC
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC, US plans to hit the entire ICC with sanctions, Trump’s impending speech in front of the UN, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
