The DSR Network
The DSR Network
This podcast will take you on a smart, direct, sometimes scary, sometimes profane, sometimes hilarious tour of the inner workings of American power and of the impact of our leaders and their policies on our standing in the world. Hosted by noted author and commentator David Rothkopf and featuring regulars Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School, Kori Schake of AEI, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times, the program will be the lively, smart dinner table conversation on the big issues of the day that you wish you were having...without the calories. Sometimes special guests will join the conversation and always the emphasis will be on providing the unvarnished perspectives others shy away from. Deep State Radio is the insider perspective on American national security and foreign policy that you can't find anywhere else.If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider becoming a member by visiting thedsrnetwork.com.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 14min
DSR Daily March 25: The US Offers Puzzling Proposal to End Iran War
A surprising 15-point US proposal to Iran and debate over whether it can really de‑escalate the conflict. Senate battles over DHS funding, ICE oversight, and airport travel chaos. A Democratic upset in a Florida special election and what it means for midterms. A judge questioning a ban on Anthropic and OpenAI shutting down Sora amid deepfake and moderation concerns.
Mar 25, 2026 • 20min
The Daily Blast: Trump Tirades on Iran Take Ugly, Sadistic Turn as Crushing Polls Hit
G. Elliott Morris, pollster and writer behind the Strength in Numbers Substack, breaks down fresh polling on Trump and the Iran war. He discusses how violent rhetoric is playing on social media. He highlights collapsing approval numbers, shifting voter blocs, and why public support for the war is unusually low. He also compares current House dynamics to past midterm shifts.
Mar 24, 2026 • 39min
Siliconsciousness: Democrats Need to Get Their Act Together on AI
Rohini Kosoglu, policy expert and former White House official now focused on AI governance, discusses tech’s political shift and why Democrats lost Silicon Valley. She explores balancing pro-innovation messaging with consumer protection. Conversations cover federal versus state regulation, concentration of tech wealth and influence, youth anxiety about AI, and shaping a pro-growth, human-centered political platform.
Mar 24, 2026 • 19min
DSR Daily March 24: Israel Announces Occupation of Lebanon
Discussion of Israel's announced occupation of southern Lebanon and its humanitarian and legal implications. Confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary and debate over his influence on immigration policy. Analysis of partisan disparities in disaster aid approvals under the Trump administration. Conversation about Supreme Court mail-in ballot arguments and concerns about performative ICE airport operations.
Mar 24, 2026 • 21min
The Daily Blast: Trump Accidentally Admits to Epic Iran Blunder as War Takes Worse Turn
Matt Duss, Executive Vice President at the Center for International Policy and foreign policy analyst, critiques recent U.S.-Iran moves. He dissects why Iran’s regional strikes were predictable. He explores Trump’s reactive threats, market-driven backtracks, and the intellectual failures behind current strategy. He contrasts risky military postures with diplomacy and the 2015 nuclear deal.
Mar 23, 2026 • 27min
DSR Daily March 23: US and Iran Send Conflicting Signals on End to War
They unpack conflicting signals between US and Iran about negotiations to end the war. They examine a deadly LaGuardia collision and failures in transportation staffing. They explore ICE agents being sent to airports to assist TSA and the political motives behind the move. They discuss rising extremist settler violence in the West Bank and its impact on prospects for peace.
Mar 23, 2026 • 28min
The Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry Tirade at Media Goes Haywire, Exposing a Dark MAGA Truth
Matt Ford, New Republic staff writer who covers law and politics, offers sharp analysis. He breaks down Brendan Carr's license threats and why they likely fail. He explains how Trump’s praise signals a push to weaponize regulators. The conversation highlights MAGA’s challenge to constitutional norms and what accountability might look like afterward.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 39min
NTK: How Much Worse Can Trump’s Iran War Get? Don’t Ask.
Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat turned Tel Aviv-based commentator, offers on-the-ground perspective about Israel and regional security. He describes life under sirens and why the Iran war may drag on. He critiques Netanyahu’s long push for confrontation and explores risks of wider regional escalation and shifting global alliances.
Mar 22, 2026 • 21min
Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Swallows Own Foot in Embarrassing Meeting with Japan’s PM
They rewind a cringe diplomatic meeting where a US leader compared attacks to Pearl Harbor and made an awkward impression on Japan’s prime minister. They unpack talk of sending more troops to the Middle East and the specter of past wars. They flag disruptions to energy routes, spikes in fuel and fertilizer prices, and looming economic fallout.
Mar 20, 2026 • 37min
Siliconsciousness: Everything You See on the Internet is a Lie—Except for This
Tal Hagin, an OSINT and disinformation analyst, breaks down how AI has supercharged fake content online. He explores why AI fakes are more persuasive, shows how they appear in conflict coverage, and explains why social feeds make verification harder. Practical tips and the limits of detection tools are discussed in clear, punchy segments.
