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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May 6, 2025 • 20min
May 6: Secretary Hegseth Slashes 20% of Generals
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Secretary Hegseth cutting 20% of generals, Trump’s new incentive scheme for self-deportation, the administration’s efforts to protect mifepristone, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2025 • 17min
May 5: Tariff Turmoil Continues
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the latest on US tariffs, Trump’s eyebrow raising interview with NBC, Israel’s terrifying new plan for Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2025 • 21min
May 2: A Trump Admin Smorgasbord
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss the impending Trump administration’s budget, the attempt to block funding for NPR and PBS, the HHS plan to require placebo testing for vaccines, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2025 • 18min
May 1: Senate Bid to Overturn Tariffs Falls Short
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Senate attempt to overturn tariffs, the US and Ukraine signing an agreement on natural resources, the Supreme Court considering taxpayer-funded religious charter schools, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025 • 20min
April 30: The Government Crackdown on International Students
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the new US policy for cracking down on international students, two reports detailing islamophobia and antisemitism at Harvard, the Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspending a judge, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2025 • 20min
April 29: Carney and Liberals Win Big
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the big win for the Liberals in Canada, Trump’s plans to ease some tariffs for US automakers, a Republican proposal for a massive overhaul of college financial aid, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2025 • 18min
April 28: Election Day in Canada
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Election Day in Canada, the Kremlin announcing a 3 day ceasefire in May, Catholic cardinals choosing May 7th for the conclave, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025 • 14min
April 25: More Court Setbacks for Trump Admin
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the mounting number of court setbacks for the administration, an investigation into ActBlue, Trump’s statement that “Crimea will stay with Russia,” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2025 • 13min
April 24: Russia Ramps Up Attacks on Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Russia’s attack on Kyiv, mounting tensions between India and Pakistan, Trump’s attempt to change college accreditation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025 • 17min
April 23: Big Changes at the State Department
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the huge changes coming to the State Department, the extension of a block on deporting alleged gang members, the Supreme Court hearing a case on the teaching of LGBT books in schools, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
