The DSR Network

This week, Donald Trump raged at a Fox News poll finding behind, and lashed out at Fox for featuring a guest who dared criticize him. Trump regularly unloads on Fox when it doesn’t follow his script, which is remarkable, given that Fox is usually committed to deceiving its viewers on his behalf. Both Trump and Fox draw on a long history, in which grift and scams have been deeply intertwined with the American right for over a half century. We talked to journalist Joe Conason, author of a new book called: “The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism,” about the place of the tortured Trump-Fox relationship in that long, ugly story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noah Bookbinder from CREW discusses the lack of oversight in the Supreme Court, advocating for reform with term limits and ethics codes. The podcast explores ethical issues and the need for non-partisanship in the judiciary system, while critiquing delays in decision-making and flaws in originalism. It also delves into challenges with forum shopping and the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings.

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss Hezbollah’s leader threatening Israel and Cyprus, the EU’s first sanctions on Russian gas, Louisiana requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any day now, the Supreme Court will rule on Donald Trump’s demand for immunity from prosecution for alleged insurrection-related crimes. Depending on how the court rules, it’s still possible Trump’s trial will begin before the election. But what if the damage is already done? Veteran labor strategist Michael Podhorzer has an important new piece on his Substack arguing that the MAGA-friendy justices and the court have already interfered in the election by delaying the trial to the degree it has—and that this is about to get worse. We talked to Podhorzer about why he thinks the court is pushing our country into a deep crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts Kori Schake and Rosa Brooks discuss upcoming elections in UK, France, and US. Topics include Brexit's impact on UK politics, economic challenges post-Brexit, and analysis of the Conservative Party's actions. Insights on French election, President Macron's political gamble, and potential scenarios post-election.

Putin and Kim sign a strategic partnership raising concerns about military cooperation and nuclear escalation. Tensions in South China Sea over maritime incident. Houthi rebels sink bulk carrier in Red Sea using drone boat. Boeing CEO testifies over safety lapses. TikTok faces FTC complaint for children's privacy violations and challenges in the U.S.

Thom Hartmann discusses the deceptive tactics used by Fox News and Republicans, including doctored videos of Biden. The impact of right-wing media networks like Sinclair in spreading misinformation is explored. Challenges for Democrats in addressing lies in politics and the importance of challenging mainstream media narratives are discussed.

National Security reporter Shane Harris discusses the close intelligence ties between Israel and the US, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts and post-9/11 partnerships. The challenges of cultural differences in collaborations with Israeli intelligence are explored, along with the benefits of US technological contributions to enhance Israel's capabilities. The podcast also touches on the strong intelligence relationships between Israel and Arab states and the political preferences within the Israeli security establishment.

Howard Fineman, a media and journalism great, discusses the importance of media accountability. They touch on topics like the media's role in election coverage, challenges in modern journalism, and the need for honest press. They also pay tribute to journalists for their impact on society.

Highlights include Biden's new executive action for immigrant protections, NATO's increased defense spending, human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank, marriage equality in Thailand, and the North American heatwave due to climate change.