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In a lively discussion, hosts condemn Trump's harsh comments on Rob Reiner, highlighting the implications of his rhetoric. They delve into Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC and explore the broadcaster's response. The launch of a claims commission by Ukraine to retrieve assets from Russia is also analyzed. Additionally, the legality of U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats raises eyebrows, and there's an examination of Trump's domestic priorities versus the struggles of ordinary Americans.

In this conversation, Alex Shephard, a senior editor at The New Republic, delves into the recent political drama surrounding Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene. He highlights Greene's unexpectedly dignified response to Trump's insensitive remarks about Rob Reiner's death, revealing cracks within the MAGA base. The discussion also touches on how weakening support for Trump could benefit Democrats and explores internal MAGA divisions over policy failures and economic concerns, suggesting a turbulent future for Trump and his supporters.

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the tragic shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, the election of far-right Kast in Chile, the conviction of a pro-democracy advocate in Hong Kong, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economist Rob Shapiro, a public policy analyst renowned for his insights on economic policy and inequality, dives deep into the precarious state of the GOP amidst Trump’s mixed messages on affordability. He reveals how Trump's contradictory stance—orchestrated to deflect blame—actually worsens economic conditions. Shapiro also highlights rising inflation trends and explains how tariffs contribute to increased costs. With GOP insiders admitting to a 'looming disaster' ahead, he discusses the dire implications for the party's future right through 2026.

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for December 12, we cover Indiana Republicans rejecting Trump’s gerrymandered map, the House overturning Trump’s executive order on bargaining rights, the Justice Department failing again to indict Letitia James, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s (almost) been one year of the Trump administration. Aside from, well everything else, how has US artificial intelligence policy evolved? Former Deputy National Cyber Director Camille Stewart Gloster joins David Rothkopf to grade the administration’s 2025 on AI, the state of public-private collaboration, the talent drain in the US, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump erupted Thursday in a wild rage on Truth Social in which he appeared to blame pollsters for failing to register his world-historical success. “When will Polls reflect the Greatness of America at this point in time?” he fumed. Notably, this comes just after Democrats scored big wins in the Miami mayoral race and elsewhere, which analysts see as a sign that the Latino vote is shifting hard away from Trump. Not coincidentally, a new poll has Trump’s approval on immigration plunging below 40 percent. We talked to William Saletan, staff writer at The Bulwark, about his great new piece on Trump’s open agenda of ethnic persecution. We discuss the relationship between Trump’s racism and his unpopularity, what the latest GOP losses show about the collapse of the MAGA coalition, what to make of the GOP’s open embrace of full-bore ethnonationalism, and why it’s (somewhat) heartening that the public is rejecting it so decisively. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican Senate just voted against extending the Affordable Care Act. Twenty million people could lose their healthcare coverage soon, and the Republicans have yet to present a viable healthcare plan. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss this MAGApocalypse, the GOP implosion, and the dangerous consequences of a lame-duck Trump. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI’s huge energy needs are getting enormous media attention. AI’s potential to make energy more secure, clean and affordable is getting less attention. What would it take for AI’s impact on the energy system to be net-positive? What would that mean exactly? What examples help show the potential for AI to make positive contributions to the energy system? Join host David Sandalow as he discusses these topics and a new report called From Paradox to Progress: A Net-Positive AI Energy Framework with one of the report’s lead authors -- Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes, AI and Energy Lead at the World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/publications/from-paradox-to-progress-a-net-positive-ai-energy-framework/ https://icef.go.jp/wp-content/themes/icef_new/pdf/roadmap/icef2025_roadmap.pdf https://icef.go.jp/wp-content/themes/icef_new/pdf/roadmap/icef2024_roadmap_AI-Climate-Second-Edition.pdf This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the US seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump’s new $1m immigration visa scheme, Kristi Noem’s impending House hearing, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices