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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Jul 3, 2025 • 26min
July 3: How to Celebrate July 4th
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the Trump megabill reaching the House, Trump and Zelenskiy to discuss pause of US arms deliveries in call, Kilmar Abrego Garcia describing ‘severe beatings’ and ‘psychological torture’ in Salvadoran prison, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2025 • 30min
July 2: Big Beautiful Bill Passes The Senate
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Trump megabill passing, 20 states suing the Trump Administration, the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2025 • 20min
July 1: Megabill Deadline Looms
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover updates on the Trump megabill, Elon Musk's self-interest fueled proclamations, changing environmental laws in California, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2025 • 18min
June 30: GOP Proposes Even More Cuts to Medicaid
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover Netanyahu shifting priority to rescue the hostages, GOP pushing new legislation to cut even more from Medicaid, Trump's upcoming visit to Alligator Alcatraz, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2025 • 18min
June 27: The Supreme Court’s Momentous Decisions
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the five Supreme Court decisions revealed today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2025 • 13min
June 26: Iran Strike Fallout Continues
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the White House moving to limit the sharing of classified info with Congress, EU leaders meeting for a post-NATO summit meeting, the Trump administration suing every federal judge in Maryland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2025 • 21min
June 25: Mamdani Wins NY Primary
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Zohran Mamdani’s big win in the New York mayoral primary, reports that Iran’s nuclear program wasn’t destroyed, RFK Jr.’s disastrous moves as health secretary, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2025 • 28min
June 24: To Ceasefire or Not to Ceasefire?
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the confusing ceasefire with Iran, the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling on deportation, a close mayoral primary in New York, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025 • 28min
June 23: Trump Suggest Regime Change in Iran
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump considering regime change in Iran, the NATO summit in The Hague, the Supreme Court nearing the end of its term, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2025 • 32min
The DSR Weekly Round-Up for June 20: Trump’s Military Conundrums Continue
On the DSR Weekly Round-Up, we cover the court decision to let Trump keep control of the California National Guard, Trump’s hopes for diplomatic negotiations with Iran, a bipartisan crypto bill passing in the Senate, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
