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On the DSR Daily for September 11 we discuss the biggest takeaways from the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump share our reactions to Harris’s dominant performance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent days, the Trump campaign, J.D. Vance and other prominent MAGA figures have pushed a repulsive falsehood: That Haitian immigrants are eating people’s pets. Though this was decisively debunked, Vance issued a long, twisted rant on social media calling on supprters to keep pushing versions of the lie. This saga exposes something disturbing about MAGA dehumanization campaigns. We talked to Matthew Sheffield, a writer and podcaster at Flux and former member of the conservative movement who is now an illuminating critic of the right. He explains how this vile trope illustrates how MAGA propaganda really functions. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Boot, a historian and author, dives deep into Ronald Reagan's complex legacy. He examines the transformation of Reagan from a New Deal Democrat to a conservative icon and how this paved the way for modern figures like Donald Trump. Boot discusses the duality of Reagan's public charm versus his private distance, shedding light on his influence on the Republican Party's shift towards far-right ideologies. The conversation probes how understanding Reagan's era is vital for contextualizing today's political landscape.

With the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump looming, Norm and Kavita are back to break down the campaign and analyze each of their strategies, as well as discuss the Trump ticket’s ever-increasing craziness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The looming presidential debate sparks excitement and potential protests in Philadelphia. A large-scale drone attack by Ukraine raises questions about its effects on global dynamics. Polling trends scrutinize the Vice President's chances against her opponent, revealing gaps in traditional methodologies. The tragic consequences of a recent Israeli airstrike in Gaza highlight humanitarian crises. Meanwhile, ethical dilemmas surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas amplify discussions on Supreme Court integrity, topped off with humor about the debate's impact on public opinion.

Lakshya Jain from Split Ticket joins to discuss the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, where polls show a tight race. He shares insights on the strategies Harris needs to employ for success, emphasizing the importance of focusing on key voter demographics. Jain explains how historical polling dynamics can inform current outreach efforts and highlights the potential impact of effective messaging on undecided voters. His cautious optimism reflects a strategic approach to navigating the electoral landscape.

Former Counterintelligence czar William Evanina joins Marc to discuss our nation’s greatest CI challenges, to include the staggering threat from an aggressive Chinese communist party, what motivates Americans to betray their country and how to defend against traitors in our midst, and his leadership growth, from SWAT team member, the JTTF post 9/11, a unique rotation to CIA, and then leading the USG’s entire CI efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover what Republican endorsements mean for the Harris campaign, gun violence in America, growing support for Harris among certain demographics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an unhinged weekend rant on social media, Donald Trump made his most expansive threats yet to prosecute his enemies if he wins. He also flatly threatened at a rally to unleash “bloody” mass removals of migrants. Meanwhile, new polls show a very tight race. So why isn’t Trump paying a political price for running on explicit threats of authoritarian rule? We talked to A.B. Stoddard—a columnist for The Bulwark and a clear-eyed Trump critic—who explains how he is priming his supporters for violence after the election, and why the Trump threat is so hard to communicate to voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: January 27, 2023On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the never ending cycle of gun violence in the United States and what communities should do since the government is incapable of making progress on this issue. Members get a bonus conversation about the continuing kerfuffle about classified documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices