The DSR Network

Ankush Khardori from Politico discusses a surprising poll showing many Americans care about Trump's conviction, especially independents. The impact on voter decisions, GOP pressure, and potential consequences for the Republican Party are explored.

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Netanyahu disbanding his war cabinet, Putin’s planned trip to North Korea, polling troubles for Donald Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s new book comes out, and it contains a disturbing chapter about Donald Trump’s ignorance, explosive rage and megalomania during the coronavirus pandemic. We think this should be covered as a loud, clanging alarm bell about the dangers of a second Trump term. So we talked to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, who has written a series of columns on voter amnesia about Trump’s 2020 performance, about the horrors unleashed on the country by his unfitness for the presidency—and why recent events suggest he’s gotten much worse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former CIA officer James Lawler discusses effective CIA recruitment, the Iranian nuclear program, and the importance of honesty and adaptability in espionage. Insights into dismantling terrorist networks and the risks of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons are also explored.

Psychologist and niece of Donald Trump, Mary Trump, provides deep insight into her uncle, discussing his response to legal challenges, potential imprisonment, and childhood impact on his character. The conversation delves into family dynamics, wealth scrutiny, and societal ramifications of a former president facing legal consequences.

Journalist Sarah Scoles discusses her book 'Countdown' and shares insights on the modern nuclear age, including the experiences of scientists at nuclear weapons labs, the mission of the National Ignition Facility in achieving fusion reactions, collaboration between the private sector and government in nuclear weapons innovation, and the challenges of US nuclear arsenal modernization in a global context.

Disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz discusses the harmful impact of AI on gender, particularly women, through deep fakes and misinformation. Topics include challenges in combating deepfake pornography, biased data training, and the urgent need for strategies to protect women's rights and address this growing issue.

The podcast discusses the latest news from the G7 summit, Putin's ceasefire demands, a US submarine in Cuba, AI priest defrocking, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, abortion policy, titanium parts in aircraft, military tensions in the Caribbean, Republican National Convention, and insights from the G7 Summit.

A.B. Stoddard discusses Trump's alarming grip on the GOP with reports of sabotaging prosecutions and bizarre rants. Topics include private GOP meeting strategies, authoritarian threats, Democratic Party campaign focus, and engaging in the information war.

Democratic strategist Tara McGowan and political analyst Simon Rosenberg discuss the critical month ahead for the Biden campaign. Topics include upcoming election dynamics, voter engagement, influence of right-wing media, combating misinformation, and the power of debate in shaping the future political landscape.