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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Aug 3, 2025 • 14min
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: New Tariff Upheaval
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 1, we break down Trump’s new slate of tariffs, turmoil in Gaza, the administration’s waffling on Russia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2025 • 21min
July 31: Canada Latest to Recognize Palestinian State
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Canada joining the UK and France in a push to recognize a Palestinian state, a so-called trade deal with South Korea, Kamala Harris choosing not to run for governor of California, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2025 • 21min
July 30: The UK Moves to Recognize Palestinian State
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the UK’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, a massive earthquake hitting off Russia’s Far East, the confirmation of Emil Bove, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2025 • 23min
July 29: Disastrous Famine Imminent in Gaza
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover warnings of an impending famine in Gaza, the US and China resuming trade talks, Harvard contemplating capitulation to the Trump administration, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2025 • 17min
July 28: US/EU Trade Deal Reached
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the EU/US trade deal, the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, Democrats’ plan to combat Texas redistricting, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2025 • 22min
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: France to Recognize Palestinian State
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for July 25, we discuss President Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, Tulsi Gabbard’s public accusations against Obama-era officials, conflict in Thailand and Cambodia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2025 • 17min
July 24: Protests Breakout Across Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover protests over a controversial new law in Ukraine, calls for Pam Bondi to testify, another court blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2025 • 24min
July 23: US and Japan Reach Trade Deal
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the new trade deal between the US and Japan, Pam Bondi firing a New Jersey prosecutor, a landmark new UN ICJ ruling on climate change, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2025 • 18min
July 22: White House/WSJ Feud Intensifies
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the intensifying feud between The Wall Street Journal and the White House, the sentencing for an officer convicted in the death of Breonna Taylor, the administration releasing files related to the MLK assassination, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2025 • 19min
July 21: Harvard and Trump Court Showdown
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the Harvard challenge to restore $2.5 billion in funding, a key EPA research office shutting down, Japan’s surprising election results, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
