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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Aug 17, 2025 • 19min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Gavin Newsom’s Controversial Redistricting Plan
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 15, we discuss the HHS reviving a vaccine skeptical task force, Gavin Newsom’s controversial plan to redraw congressional maps, the appointment of DEA head Terry Cole as DC’s emergency police commissioner, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2025 • 18min
August 14: Israel’s Plan to ‘Bury’ Idea of Palestinian State
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Israel’s new settlement plans, Trump’s intentions to extend federal control over DC, a ruling allowing the administration to continue withholding foreign aid, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2025 • 20min
August 13: Trump-Putin Summit Sidelines Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the upcoming Trump-Putin summit, Israel’s potential resettlement of Palestinians to South Sudan, the White House calls for a review of Smithsonian museums, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2025 • 24min
August 12: Trump Tightens Grip on DC
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s takeover of Washington, the US and China extending their tariff truce another 90 days, Trump’s new conservative Bureau of Labor Statistics nominee, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 • 21min
August 11: Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment to DC
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss President Trump threatening to deploy the National Guard to DC, a strange deal between the government and NVIDIA and AMD, a deadly strike on journalists in Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2025 • 17min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Israel Plans to Take Gaza City
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 8, we discuss Israeli plans to take Gaza City, the Trump admin requiring universities submit data on students’ race, a US plan to disarm Hezbollah, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2025 • 22min
August 7: Trump Admin’s Wild New Chips Tariff
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the new 100% tariff on imported computer chips, Tulsi Gabbard declassifying documents despite CIA objections, Trump’s threats to send the National Guard to DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2025 • 16min
August 6: Russia and US Hold Talks on Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, Gov. Abbott’s attempt to expel the House Democratic leader in Texas, a Trump admin strategy meeting to discuss strategy around the Epstein files, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 5, 2025 • 20min
August 5: Netanyahu Vows to Occupy Gaza
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Netanyahu’s plans to fully occupy Gaza, the State Department’s program to require bonds for some visa applicants, the ongoing showdown in Texas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 4, 2025 • 22min
August 4: Democrat and Republican Showdown in Texas
On the DSR Daily for Monday we discuss the showdown over redistricting in Texas, the White House firing the BLS commissioner, Trump’s India threats, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
