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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Sep 8, 2025 • 19min
September 8: Is Trump Threatening War in Chicago?
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump’s gestures at war over National Guard deployments, detained Hyundai workers to be flown back to South Korea, the killing of six in a deadly shooting in Jerusalem, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2025 • 22min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump to Rename Department of Defense
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for September 5, we discuss Trump’s intentions to rename the Department of Defense, White House plans to expand military action in South America and the Caribbean, the big takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Senate hearing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 4, 2025 • 27min
September 4: Florida Ends Vaccine Mandates
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Florida eliminating all vaccine mandates, Epstein survivors gathering on Capitol Hill, ICE opening a detention center in Louisiana, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 3, 2025 • 15min
September 3: Trump Admin vs. Venezuela
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss China’s military parade, the Trump administration’s actions targeting Venezuela, the potential deployment of National Guard troops to more cities, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2025 • 20min
September 2: Putin, Xi, and Kim Meet
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the meeting between Putin, Xi, and Kim in Beijing, the Trump administration ordering the denial of visas to Palestinian Authority passports, Chicago bracing for the deployment of federal agents and National Guard, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2025 • 30min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: FBI Raids John Bolton’s Home
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 22, we cover the FBI raid of John Bolton’s house, a declaration of famine in Gaza City, the administration reviewing 55 million visa holders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2025 • 18min
August 21: Texas House Passes Redistricting Plan
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Texas House passing its controversial redistricting plan, the US and EU’s recent trade framework, a ridiculous plan to paint the border wall, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2025 • 24min
August 20: US/NATO Weigh Options for Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the US and NATO considering security options for Ukraine, Israeli approval of a new settlement project in the West Bank, GOP-imposed surveillance on Texas Democrats, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2025 • 21min
August 19: Zelensky and Trump’s Washington Meeting
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the meeting between Zelensky and Trump in Washington, Texas Democrats ending their walkout protest, discussions for the government to take 10% stake in Intel, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2025 • 26min
August 18: The White House Ukraine Meeting
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the imminent White House Ukraine meeting, mass protests in Israel, Trump’s targeting of mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
