The DSR Network

On the DSR daily for Tuesday, we cover President Biden’s condemnation of a Russian missile attack, Israel’s latest assault on Gaza City, Keir Starmer’s pledge to improve on an EU trade deal, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, we learned that the committee for the 2024 Republican convention is debating a new platform, proposed by Donald Trump, that purports to soften the party’s positions on abortion and same sex marriage. This will be widely interpreted as a savvy effort to woo swing voters and suburban women. But what if it’s really an expression of fear that the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the horrors it has unleashed will remain a major problem for Trump and the GOP this fall? We talked to Jess McIntosh, a Democratic strategist and longtime defender of reproductive rights, about what’s driving this shift, why it’s a scam, and how Democrats can make sure voters know it. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Mazzetti discusses settler violence in the West Bank, Israel's shift from democracy, and the rise of right-wing elements in politics. They explore the challenges faced by Israeli democracy and the implications of Netanyahu's influence. The podcast also delves into escalating tensions in the West Bank due to aggressive actions by Israeli settlers, highlighting the diminishing prospects for a Palestinian state.

The podcast covers the French election results, missile attack on Ukraine, protests in Israel, India's diplomatic balancing act, and Boeing's guilty plea for 737 MAX crashes.

Will Stancil discusses media bias in coverage of Trump and Biden, focusing on how the New York Times and the media criticize Biden more than Trump. He highlights the double standard in reporting on Biden's age over Trump's mental fitness for presidency.

Original Air Date: June 16, 2023The lies and deflections from Republicans defending Trump have spun up the ire of "Words Matter" co-host Norm Ornstein. So in this episode he not only explains why but guest co-host David Rothkopf tries unsuccessfully to defuse his anger. Instead, both recount the facts surrounding the case for which Trump was arraigned this week and the likely cases to come and frankly, the outrage only grows. Join them to understand why it is fully justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was only Tuesday when the Supreme Court upheld a decision by North Carolina’s top court that struck down a congressional districting plan as excessively partisan under state law. Since then, the court has ruled against affirmative action in the college admissions process, struck down Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan and ruled in favor of a web designer who said she had a First Amendment right to refuse to design wedding websites for same-sex couples despite a state law that forbids discrimination against gay people. What does this mean for the future of our democracy and how might it impact the 2024 election? Host David Rothkopf breaks it all down with Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick. Don’t miss this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After more than two years, the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds on. Yet the Ukrainian spirit remains as unshakeable as ever. Illia Ponomarenko joins David Rothkopf to discuss his book, “I Will Show You How It Was,” and share how Ukrainians and the world can draw inspiration from the earliest days of the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm, a political commentator, and Kavita discuss the Supreme Court's impactful decisions, challenging the Chevron Doctrine. They talk about the implications on regulations, drug prices, and housing issues. The podcast also covers potential Supreme Court reforms, reflections on the political landscape, and the importance of community activism in uncertain times.

Donald Trump is an existential threat to our democracy, and the Dems need to put their best foot forward to defeat him. So what needs to be done? Ed Luce, Kori Schake, and Rosa Brooks join David Rothkopf to break down the Joe Biden dilemma, and why the party needs to seriously consider alternative options before it’s too late.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices