The DSR Network

Just days after Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris for president, we are beginning to see the first signs of a new and reinvigorated Democratic campaign. On today's episode, Norm and Kavita are back to discuss the Harris v. Trump presidential race and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Trump campaign's increasing regret over their VP pick, Republican leaders urging colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris, Palestinian groups ending divisions by signing an agreement in China, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we learned that Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance repeatedly suggested in 2016 that he believed Trump committed sexual assault. Vance has since softened his views, but this saga captures the essential Vance: He knows exactly what he has now attached himself to, but sees Trump as a vehicle to accomplish some truly radical societal transformations. We talked to tech writer Gil Duran, author of a good piece in The New Republic tracing the “techno-authoritarian” worldview driving Vance, about what his evolution from clear-eyed Trump critic to full MAGA devotee says about today’s red-pilled right—and about our politics more broadly. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris secures nomination; discussion on Secret Service Director Criticism, potential Democratic candidates, betting on VP picks, META's pay-for-privacy, EU revoking Hungary's hosting rights, migrants journey to U.S. border and scrutiny on border policies

A deep dive into Fox News' relentless attacks on VP Kamala Harris with Elaina Plott Calabro, analyzing the struggles to pigeonhole her. They discuss the right's desperate smears, Harris' evolving political identity, and the challenges she faces in defining her political role.

Political strategist Tara McGowan and NDN President Simon Rosenberg analyze the beginning of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. They discuss Biden's endorsement, Democratic unity, the significance of personal stories in politics, potential VP candidates, and Harris's campaign strategies to defeat Trump.

President Biden drops out of 2024 race, supporting Kamala Harris. Netanyahu's visit to White House discussed. Orban's controversial actions and EU response highlighted.

Rick Wilson, a prominent Never Trumper and Substacker, discusses Trump's alarming praise of dictators at a Michigan rally. The episode explores Trump's push towards authoritarian rule, the GOP's support, and the media's failure to inform voters. Also, the podcast touches on Trump's controversial promises to big oil executives, concerns about a potential second term, and strategies for appealing to red dawn conservatives in key states.

Discussion on the complexities of the Trump indictment, analysis of charges, predicting trial challenges, forming fair juries, potential Republican debate contenders, and Mike Pence's political position post-January 6th

Alma Katsu, former intelligence pro turned novelist, discusses integrity in storytelling, Bill Burns as CIA chief, writing female-centric spy novels, imposter syndrome, adapting to real-world events in writing, and regulating technology and AI models.