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.
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Jul 20, 2025 • 17min
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: The MAGA Epstein Rift Deepens
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for July 18th, we discuss Democrats resisting Trump judicial nominees, Trump potentially releasing the grand jury testimony in the Epstein case, the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2025 • 16min
July 17: Senate Hands Trump Another Win
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Senate voting to to rescind funding for public broadcasting, massive backlash over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, the Syrian government and Druze leaders reaching a ceasefire, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2025 • 15min
July 16: Israel Strikes Syria
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Israel’s strikes on Damascus, MAGA discord over the release of the Epstein files, a Tariff deal reached with Indonesia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2025 • 14min
July 15: Department of Eduction Cuts Incoming
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the incoming cuts to the Department of Education, the ongoing purge of the DOJ, accelerating inflation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2025 • 15min
The DSR Daily July 14: Oh Boy, More Tariff Threats
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover new threats of tariffs on Mexico, Trump pledging new Patriot missiles for Ukraine, massive turnover at the DOJ, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2025 • 20min
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: State Department Gears Up for Mass Firings
On the DSR Daily for a Friday, we break down the State Department preparing to fire over 1,300 workers, Trump’s visit to Texas flood sites, new tariff announcements, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2025 • 18min
July 10: Supreme Court Rejects Florida Immigration Crackdown
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Supreme Court striking down an immigration crackdown in Florida, the US sanctioning a UN human rights abuses investigator, Trump’s 50% tariff for Brazil, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2025 • 23min
July 9: Court Clears the Way for Federal Firings
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing for mass federal layoffs, the IRS allowing churches to endorse political candidate, stalling ceasefire talks in Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2025 • 15min
July 8: Netanyahu Visits the White House
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, the resumption of weapons shipments to Ukraine, the latest from the deadly Texas floods, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2025 • 18min
July 7: The New Battle Between Trump and Musk
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Musk’s announcement of his new political party, the extension of tariff deadlines, the horrific aftermath of flooding in Texas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
