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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Jan 15, 2026 • 16min
January 15: Venezuela War Powers Resolution Fails
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the failure of a war powers resolution in the Senate, Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota, reports of AI errors in ICE recruitment, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2026 • 18min
January 14: Trump Triples Down on Greenland
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump’s latests demands on Greenland, an impending post-war plan reveal for Gaza, surging demonstrations in Minneapolis against ICE, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2026 • 25min
January 13: Minnesota and Illinois SUE Administration Over ICE
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss a lawsuit trying to block the surge of ICE officers, they Supreme Court hearing statements regarding anti-trans athlete laws, Trump announcing tariffs on Iranian trade partners, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2026 • 14min
January 12: DOJ Subpoenas Jerome Powell
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the DOJ’s subpoena of Jerome Powell, Trump’s threats against GOP senators who voted for war powers resolution, the latest from the mass protests in Iran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2026 • 16min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Minnesota Officials Face-off with Trump Admin
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for January 9th, we discuss the showdown between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration, the House passing a 3-year extension of ObamaCare subsidies, the administration considering a plan to pay Greenlanders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 7, 2026 • 14min
January 7: Europe Prepares for Potential US Move on Greenland
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover European allies preparing for potential US military action in Greenland, child care funds being frozen in five Democratic-led states, the Wyoming Supreme Court striking down the state’s abortion bans, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 6, 2026 • 19min
January 6: Maduro Pleads Not Guilty
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Maduro’s not guilty plea in New York, draft agreements for security guarantees for Ukraine, Tim Walz not seeking reelection for Minnesota governor, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2026 • 20min
January 5: Maduro Arrives in New York
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the arrival of Nicolas Maduro in New York, Trump’s threats against Greenland, the impending construction of the ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2025 • 25min
December 23: Another Trump Vanity Project Revealed
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Trump’s announcement of a new fleet of battleships, turmoil at CBS news, a bold new move from Mike Pence, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2025 • 25min
December 22: Trump Ratchets Up Greenland Tensions
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the appointment of a special envoy to Greenland, a potential ObamaCare subsidies extension, a combative Turning Point USA convention, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
