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 5, 2025 • 16min
June 5: Trump’s New Travel Ban
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s expansive new travel ban, the return of a wrongfully deported Guatemalan man, the administration’s new investigation into Joe Biden, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2025 • 15min
June 4: Musk Blasts Trump
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Musk’s explosive break-up with the Trump administration, Trump looking for Congressional approval for DOGE cuts, Hegseth’s war on DEI, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3, 2025 • 25min
June 3: More Legal Roadblocks for Trump Admin
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover another ruling blocking deportations, a liberal victory in South Korean elections, the fallout from a recent attack in Colorado, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2025 • 16min
June 2: Ukraine Peace Talks Round 2
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Ukraine and Russia gathering for a second round of peace talks, a horrifying attack on protestors in Colorado, the election of a right-wing president in Poland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2025 • 20min
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for May 30: Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover Israel’s acceptance of a US ceasefire proposal, the madness of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the legal tug-of-war over tariffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2025 • 25min
May 29: Federal Judges Block Tariffs
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down a panel of judges blocking Trump’s tariffs, Elon Musk parting ways with the administration, a crackdown on Chinese student visas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2025 • 16min
May 28: Putin’s Ludicrous Peace Demands
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Putins ridiculous conditions for peace, the Trump administration asking the Supreme Court to allow South Sudan deportations, the US temporarily pausing new visa interviews for students, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2025 • 21min
May 27: Another Battle in the Campaign Against Harvard
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the administration’s latest move against Harvard, FBI probes into Biden-era controversies, NPR’s lawsuit against the Trump administration, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2025 • 25min
May 23: Trump’s War on Harvard Enters New Phase
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down Harvard’s newest lawsuit against the administration, Trump’s new tariff threats against the EU and Apple, the status of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2025 • 22min
May 22: The Neither Big Nor Beautiful Bill Saga Continues
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a recent shooting, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, aid to Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
