The DSR Network

House passes aid bill for Ukraine and IDF intelligence head resigns. Supreme Court reviews anti-camping laws. Prime Minister commits to deportation policy to Rwanda. Debate on homelessness policies and Trump hush money trial implications.

Progressive political strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio discusses how Trump's rage at the hush money trial is alienating voters outside the MAGA bubble. Analyzing the implications of the trial, voter perceptions, media influence, and the paradoxical views within the MAGA movement. Exploring how Trump's behavior in the trial could politically backfire and impact his future presidency risks.

Norm Ornstein, co-host of Words Matter, discusses the lies and defenses of Republicans regarding Trump. The episode delves into the facts of Trump's legal battles and the outrage surrounding his actions. The podcast explores dissent among former Trump officials, the Republican landscape, and the influence of wealthy donors on politics.

Original Air Date: March 15, 2023There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkas of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts Ankit Panda and Tom Karako discuss Iran's recent attack on Israel, revealing insights into Iran's arsenal and missile defense. They explore the effectiveness of defense systems, tracking technologies, uncertainty, escalation, and past administration actions in response to regional threats.

Discussion on accountability in the Senate and Tom Cotton's controversial comments. Exploring ethics decline, Trump trial progress, and legal implications in the Senate. Analysis of Senate hypocrisy and reflection on controversial statements by politicians.

David Roberts, author of the energy Substack 'Volts,' discusses Trump's opposition to wind power and potential consequences for climate policies. They explore the concept of 'petro-masculinity' and the battle between fossil fuels and green energy. The impact of a Trump presidency on the climate agenda is also analyzed, expressing deep concern over the potential devastation it could bring.

From the tumult in Israel and Ukraine to widespread challenges across Africa, the world is at a turning point. Senator Chris Coons, a leading voice in the US Senate on international affairs, joins David Rothkopf on a special episode of DSR to share his perspective on the most critical foreign policy issues today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Sources for Today's Episode:1:02: AP News: House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his jobPresident Joe Biden expressed strong support for House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to approve $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, highlighting a bipartisan push amid political tensions.2:01: Washington Post: Red states threaten librarians with prison — as blue states work to protect themSam Lee, a leader of the Connecticut Library Association, finds herself conflicted as she heads to work amidst a nationwide increase in book challenges.3:24: Al Jazeera: Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern IsraelHezbollah has claimed responsibility for an attack on a new military reconnaissance command center in Arab al-Aramshe, Israel, which wounded at least 14 Israeli soldiers, in retaliation for Israeli strikes that killed Hezbollah members.4:24: BBC: Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid voteUkraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, in an interview with the BBC in Washington DC, expressed cautious optimism about the U.S. Congress passing a crucial foreign aid bill that includes $61 billion earmarked for Ukraine.5:20: Straits Times: Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causes tsunami threat and airport closureIndonesian rescuers urgently evacuated thousands of people on April 18 after Mount Ruang erupted five times in two days, prompting authorities to raise its alert level to the highest and shut down the nearest international airport in Manado city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kari Lake, a diehard MAGA Republican who’s running for Senate in Arizona, told a rally this week that it’s time for supporters of her and Donald Trump to “put on the armor of God and maybe strap on a Glock just in case.” There you have it: God and Glock, side by side. We talked to Elizabeth Neumann, a Homeland Security counterterrorism official during Trump’s presidency and author of a new book about Christian extremism, about how MAGA rhetoric normalizes political violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices