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The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 22: White House/WSJ Feud Intensifies
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the intensifying feud between The Wall Street Journal and the White House, the sentencing for an officer convicted in…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Throws FBI Under Bus amid Brutal New Epstein Poll Drop
President Trump’s propagandists are getting more frantic in their efforts to spin away the scandal around the Jeffrey Epstein files. White House press…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 21: Harvard and Trump Court Showdown
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the Harvard challenge to restore $2.5 billion in funding, a key EPA research office shutting down, Japan’s surprising…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Ugly New Attack on Stephen Colbert Reveals Dark Side of Firing
As you’ve heard, CBS has ended “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Troublingly, this comes just after Paramount, which owns CBS, settled President Trump’s…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: The MAGA Epstein Rift Deepens
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for July 18th, we discuss Democrats resisting Trump judicial nominees, Trump potentially releasing the grand jury testimony in the…
The DSR NetworkNeed to Know: How Would the Founders View This Latest Turning Point in US History?
It’s often said that we’re living in historic times. Historic threats to democracy and historic turning points for our nation. Yale professor Joanne Freeman…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Queries about His Mental State Grow
President Trump is in more trouble than usual. The Jeffrey Epstein files are killing him with the base. New polls show him cratering on many issues. And…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Never Mind Being Blind, Right Now Justice in the US is Near Death
Make no mistake - the Justice Department is actively fostering Trump’s authoritarian regime and increasingly rewarding loyalty over legality. Between the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 17: Senate Hands Trump Another Win
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Senate voting to to rescind funding for public broadcasting, massive backlash over the administration’s handling…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Inside Trump’s Angry, Desperate Push to Silence MAGA on Epstein Fiasco
President Trump is in a rage over his inability to get MAGA to stop talking about the Jeffrey Epstein files. He unleashed a furious Truth Social tirade on it…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 16: Israel Strikes Syria
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Israel’s strikes on Damascus, MAGA discord over the release of the Epstein files, a Tariff deal reached with…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage Erupts as Inflation Rises and His Pollster Openly Panics
On Tuesday, we learned that inflation rose last month. The New York Times said inflation “accelerated,” ABC News noted it “surged,” and other reports observed…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 15: Department of Eduction Cuts Incoming
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the incoming cuts to the Department of Education, the ongoing purge of the DOJ, accelerating inflation, and more…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Tucker Carlson’s Harsh Takedown of Trump on Epstein Ignites MAGA Fury
The MAGA movement has been in full meltdown ever since President Trump’s Department of Justice concluded they have no evidence that sex offender Jeffrey…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily July 14: Oh Boy, More Tariff Threats
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover new threats of tariffs on Mexico, Trump pledging new Patriot missiles for Ukraine, massive turnover at the DOJ, and more…
The DSR NetworkTrump’s Threat to Jail Enemies Darkens amid Brutal New Poll Slide
President Trump’s Justice Department is now criminally investigating James Comey and John Brennan, apparently in retaliation for their role in the Russia…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: State Department Gears Up for Mass Firings
On the DSR Daily for a Friday, we break down the State Department preparing to fire over 1,300 workers, Trump’s visit to Texas flood sites, new tariff…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: The Best Way to Promote AI Leadership May Not Be What You Think It Is
As the US grapples with China to be the leader in artificial intelligence, internal debates rage about the right course of action. Are regulations stifling…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Stephen Miller Rages Wildly at Low Arrests—and Wrecks a Big Trump Scam
Stephen Miller recently erupted in rage in a private meeting with ICE officials, demanding that they hit supercharged new arrest quotas, reports The Atlantic…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: A Prescription for Saving the Country
The United States is a country in need of saving. From the blatant illegality of numerous White House decisions to the fecklessness of Congress, wide-ranging…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 10: Supreme Court Rejects Florida Immigration Crackdown
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Supreme Court striking down an immigration crackdown in Florida, the US sanctioning a UN human rights abuses…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Angry Trump Shocked to Discover Putin Has Humiliated Him: “Bullshit!”
It appears to be dawning on President Trump that he will not be ending the Russia-Ukraine war in one day, as he promised during the campaign. Trump’s…
The DSR NetworkTrump Foreign Policy 2.0: Making China Great Again
The only consistent theme of Trump’s foreign policy has been inconsistency. As baffling choices continue without rhyme or reason, we have to ask—who benefits?…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 9: Court Clears the Way for Federal Firings
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing for mass federal layoffs, the IRS allowing churches to endorse political…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec’s Fury at Media over Texas Flood Exposes Worst of MAGA
At least 109 people have died amid devastating flooding in Texas. Distressingly, 27 deaths occurred at a summer camp for girls, and the toll continues to rise…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 8: Netanyahu Visits the White House
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, the resumption of weapons shipments to Ukraine, the latest from the deadly Texas…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Accidentally Reveals a Big Weakness on ICE Fiasco, Angering MAGA
At a rally, President Trump declared that he now may suspending deportations for farmworkers and other migrant workers. Trump openly admitted this will anger…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 7: The New Battle Between Trump and Musk
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Musk’s announcement of his new political party, the extension of tariff deadlines, the horrific aftermath of flooding…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: "Shocking": Trump's Use of Secret Police Is About to Get Much Darker
In today’s episode, Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg makes a crucial point: During months of debate about President Trump’s now-signed budget bill, there…
The DSR NetworkHow to Celebrate This Independence Day
Before we grab a hotdog and head out to the 4th of July fireworks, we have to reflect on the current state of our country and ask ourselves, "is this really…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 3: How to Celebrate July 4th
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the Trump megabill reaching the House, Trump and Zelenskiy to discuss pause of US arms deliveries in call, Kilmar…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Threat to Jail Foes Darkens, Prompting Epic Retort from Zohran
This week, President Donald Trump issued many angry threats against Zohran Mamdani, the underdog winner of New York Democratic mayoral primary. Trump has been…
The DSR NetworkEven the Dems Can't Screw Up the Messaging Now! Right?
As we approach the Fourth of July weekend and as America nears the 250th anniversary of its independence, the current state of the nation is dismal. Recent…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 2: Big Beautiful Bill Passes The Senate
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Trump megabill passing, 20 states suing the Trump Administration, the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to bar…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Angry JD Vance Accidentally Reveals How Trump Is Screwing MAGA Voters
The Senate just passed its version of President Trump’s big budget bill, which will cut $1 trillion from Medicaid to fund huge tax cuts for the rich. In a…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Empire of AI: A Conversation with Karen Hao
Silicon Valley has long proclaimed that their technologies would change the future. But to tech leaders like OpenAI executive Sam Altman, AI is not just a…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 1: Megabill Deadline Looms
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover updates on the Trump megabill, Elon Musk's self-interest fueled proclamations, changing environmental laws in…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Fury at Thom Tillis Backfires, Wrecking His Own Dumb MAGA Scam
President Trump is raging at GOP Senator Thom Tillis for telling the truth about the Senate version of his budget bill, which could knock 10 million people off…
The DSR NetworkSpecial SCOTUS End of Term Pod: A Broken Court Continues to Break America
Legal expert Dahlia Lithwick joins David Rothkopf to discuss the Supreme Court decisions that capped off this term. How do recent rulings reflect the Supreme…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 30: GOP Proposes Even More Cuts to Medicaid
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover Netanyahu shifting priority to rescue the hostages, GOP pushing new legislation to cut even more from Medicaid, Trump's…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: “Mind-Boggling”: Trump Voters Suddenly Learn He’s Screwing Them Badly
It’s becoming clearer that many of President Trump’s supporters are realizing how badly they’re getting shafted by his big budget bill and other leading…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 27: The Supreme Court’s Momentous Decisions
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the five Supreme Court decisions revealed today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: MAGA Rage Suddenly Takes Unnerving Turn as Trump Plummets in New Polls
President Trump’s big budget bill is in some trouble after the Senate parlimentarian ruled that big chunks of it can’t pass via a simple majority. That enraged…
The DSR NetworkIran and Trump: Triumph or Fiasco?
Donald Trump’s actions regarding Iran are raising important questions for America: how reliable is our intelligence? How is disinformation warping public…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 26: Iran Strike Fallout Continues
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the White House moving to limit the sharing of classified info with Congress, EU leaders meeting for a post-NATO…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: MAGA Dope Pete Hegseth Accidentally Reveals the Trump Cult’s Dark Side
President Donald Trump and his top advisers have worked themselves up into a fury about the leaked intelligence assessment casting doubt on the success of…
The DSR NetworkUnconventional Wisdom About the Iran Crisis and the NATO Summit
When it comes to foreign policy news this week, our cup runneth over. Between the confusing narratives surround the US strikes on Iran and a strangely…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 25: Mamdani Wins NY Primary
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Zohran Mamdani’s big win in the New York mayoral primary, reports that Iran’s nuclear program wasn’t destroyed, RFK…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Anger at AOC Boils Over—and Reveals a New Way Forward for Dems
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez got into a major online battle over Trump’s bombing of Iran. AOC said Trump had…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 24: To Ceasefire or Not to Ceasefire?
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the confusing ceasefire with Iran, the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling on deportation, a close mayoral primary in…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Fury at Journos over Iran—and Reveals a Big Weakness
On Monday, President Donald Trump exploded in fury at reporters and news outlets for asking hard questions about whether the strikes really destroyed Iran’s…
The DSR NetworkSpecial Episode: Are Iran and the US Looking for a Golden Bridge Out of This War?
The dust has begun to settle on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, but the situation isn’t much clearer than before. Iran has retaliated against US…
The DSR NetworkNeed to Know: American Capitalism Killed American Democracy. Time to Fight to Restore It.
Trump is a big problem, but he’s not the only problem America faces. While Trump is the avatar of many of americas woes, it’s critical to remember that many of…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 23: Trump Suggest Regime Change in Iran
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump considering regime change in Iran, the NATO summit in The Hague, the Supreme Court nearing the end of its term…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Threats to Unleash Troops in Cities Darken as Brutal Poll Hits
Emboldened by a partial court victory over his use of troops amid immigration protests in Los Angeles, President Trump is now threatening to expand deployment…
The DSR NetworkSpecial Episode: America Attacks Iran…What’s Next?
The moment has finally arrived: America has bombed Iran. As the dust settles, we’re left with more questions than answers about what the attack achieved and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Weekly Round-Up for June 20: Trump’s Military Conundrums Continue
On the DSR Weekly Round-Up, we cover the court decision to let Trump keep control of the California National Guard, Trump’s hopes for diplomatic negotiations…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: How the World is Changing The Way It Thinks About AI
The times they are a-changin’ and the world is a-changin’ the way it thinks about AI. As we grapple with this powerful technology, numerous debates over AI’s…
The DSR NetworkTrump's Violent Cult and What to Do About It
The recent attacks in Minnesota are part of clear and troubling rise in political violence in the U.S. At the same time, President Trump and MAGA continue to…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Brutal New Polling as Press Sec Rushes to Calm Him Down
President Trump is furious over a new poll from Fox News, and understandably so. It finds his approval upside down, with 54 percent disapproving. His standing…