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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Dec 21, 2025 • 25min
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: A New Name for the Kennedy Center?
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for December 19th, we discover the new name for the Kennedy Center, the EU committing to a huge loan to Ukraine, TikTok signing a deal to avoid a US ban, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2025 • 15min
December 18: Trump’s Unhinged Prime-time Address
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s prime-time address, the House passing a healthcare bill without ACA subsidies, an $11bn weapons sale to Taiwan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2025 • 24min
December 17: Trump’s Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s order of a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, an expanded travel ban, a telling Vanity Fair shoot of the administration, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2025 • 24min
December 16: More Vile Comments from Trump
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the President’s vile comments on Rob Reiner, attacks on more supposed drug boats, Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2025 • 19min
December 15: Tragic Shooting in Sydney Kills 15
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the tragic shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, the election of far-right Kast in Chile, the conviction of a pro-democracy advocate in Hong Kong, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2025 • 27min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: A No Good Very Bad Day for Trump
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for December 12, we cover Indiana Republicans rejecting Trump’s gerrymandered map, the House overturning Trump’s executive order on bargaining rights, the Justice Department failing again to indict Letitia James, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2025 • 17min
December 11: US Seizes Oil Tanker off Venezuelan Coast
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the US seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump’s new $1m immigration visa scheme, Kristi Noem’s impending House hearing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2025 • 24min
December 10: More Shocking Democrat Victories!
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss huge Democratic victories in Miami and Georgia, dystopian social media disclosure rules for foreign tourists, Brad Lander launching a congressional bid, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2025 • 21min
December 9: Trump’s $12 Billion Bailout for Farmers
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the administration’s huge bailout for farmers, the Supreme Court considering an end to limits on party spending, the first social media ban for minors in the world, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 8, 2025 • 19min
December 8: Supreme Court Considers Federal Firing Case
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the case before the Supreme Court on federal firings, China’s incredible trade surplus, a fiery interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
