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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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
Jun 19, 2025 • 23min
June 19: US Evacuating Personnel from Israel
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the US beginning evacuations of personnel from Israel, the State Department’s new policy for screening student visa applicants, the Supreme Court’s ruling against transgender care for minors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025 • 23min
June 18: Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender” from Iran
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s demands for unconditional surrender, the arrest of NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander, doubts over the passage of a GOP-backed megabill, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025 • 14min
June 17: Iran/Israel Conflict Grinds On
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the latest from the Iran/Israel conflict, a federal judge ruling against some NIH grant cuts, the Department of Homeland Security restarting raids on farms, hotels, and restaurants, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025 • 27min
June 16: Minnesota Assassination Suspect Arrested
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the arrest of the suspect in the assassination of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, Israel’s warning to Tehran, the spectacular failure of the military parade in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025 • 15min
June 12: US Evacuates Personnel from Middle East
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the US evacuating personnel from the Middle East, Netanyahu surviving an attempt to dissolve parliament, a horrifying plane crash, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2025 • 19min
June 11: Trump Issues Warning to Potential DC Protesters
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s warning to protesters in DC, the US and China reaching a preliminary trade deal, Elon backing down from his feud with Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025 • 20min
June 10: Marines Deployed to LA
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the deployment of 700 Marines to LA, RFK Jr. removing all current members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee, the Smithsonian resisting Trump’s influence, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2025 • 21min
June 9: ICE Protests in LA Continue
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the clashes between protesters and authorities in LA, the Israeli seizure of a Gaza-bound aid boat, today’s trade talks between the US and China, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2025 • 23min
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for June 6: The Trump/Musk Divorce Gets Ugly
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover the worsening break-up between Trump and Musk, Netanyahu’s stunning admission, the upcoming military parade in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
