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The DSR NetworkNeed to Know: The New Politics of Dealing With a Fascist President
We're in a brave new political world under the Trump administration. Simon Rosenberg and Tara McGowan are back with David Rothkopf to explore the new political…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 19: US Evacuating Personnel from Israel
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the US beginning evacuations of personnel from Israel, the State Department’s new policy for screening student…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: MAGA Dimwit Pete Hegseth Accidentally Reveals a Dark Truth about Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced striking questioning from Democratic Senator Elyssa Slotkin on Wednesday. She grilled him on whether he had given an order…
The DSR NetworkWill the US Enter the War with Iran? Should It?
At this point, it’s anyone’s guess as to what the US will do next in Iran. Apparently, not even our President knows what’s coming next. Will we enter the war?…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 18: Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender” from Iran
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s demands for unconditional surrender, the arrest of NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander, doubts over the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Did Fox News Just Scam Trump into Embracing War with Iran?
President Trump appears dead set on joining Israel’s war with Iran. After a period of negotiations, Trump has now tweeted that he wants Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 17: Iran/Israel Conflict Grinds On
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the latest from the Iran/Israel conflict, a federal judge ruling against some NIH grant cuts, the Department of Homeland…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: “Sick”: Trump’s Violent Outbursts Worsen as Parade Fiasco Sinks In
After the horrific assassination of a Democratic state legislator in Minnesota, President Trump at first correctly stressed that such violence is absolutely…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 16: Minnesota Assassination Suspect Arrested
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the arrest of the suspect in the assassination of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, Israel’s warning to Tehran, the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Crazed Hard-Right Rant as MAGA Fury Takes Darker Turn
In a little-noticed rant, President Donald Trump furiously vowed on Truth Social that he will now carry out something called “remigration.” This idea is widely…
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FTS: Some Days Matter More than Others
Original air date: June 24, 2024 Former CIA senior intelligence service officer Daniel Hoffman joins Marc Polymeropoulos to reveal the intersection of an…
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FTA: A World in Transition
Original air date: June 19, 2024 With consequential elections coming up in Britain, France, and the US, monumental change is on the horizon . In a special…
The DSR NetworkThe Latest from the Decline of US Civilization
In case you missed it, things are still not great here in the United States. Thankfully, we have Ed Luce joining David Rothkopf to break down this…
The DSR NetworkA DSR Daily Special Report: Israel and Iran War Update
Israel’s shocking strikes on Iran has put the region in a perilous position. What was the calculus behind Netanyahu’s decision to strike? How will Iran…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Dark Truth about Stephen Miller’s Ugly, Hateful Aims
Stephen Miller had a shouting match Thursday with a GOP Senator over Miller’s demand for massive funds for deportations, which Republicans are debating right…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 12: US Evacuates Personnel from Middle East
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the US evacuating personnel from the Middle East, Netanyahu surviving an attempt to dissolve parliament, a horrifying…
The DSR NetworkNeed to Know: A Glimmer of Hope on Iran and Nukes?
We tend to be a bit negative about this administration on the DSR Network. But in spite of our negativity, is there actually some hope for a new nuclear deal…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Seethes at Journos as Harsh New Poll Shows Him Tanking
News organizations have been credulously amplifying the White House’s spin that sending troops into Los Angeles is great politics for President Trump. But the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 11: Trump Issues Warning to Potential DC Protesters
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s warning to protesters in DC, the US and China reaching a preliminary trade deal, Elon backing down from his…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry, Violent Outbursts Go Nuclear as Poll Delivers Bad News
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued a direct promise to use “heavy force” on protesters who dare show up to his military parade this weekend. He made no…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 10: Marines Deployed to LA
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the deployment of 700 Marines to LA, RFK Jr. removing all current members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: “Disturbing”: Trump’s Threat to Use Troops in Cities Just Got Darker
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump ordered up the National Guard to deal with violence that broke out in Los Angeles amid protests of Trump’s immigration…
The DSR NetworkStop Waiting for Us to Become an Autocracy. We're Already There.
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to California is not just about immigration and Los Angeles - it is a damning step in his long-lasting effort to to…
The DSR NetworkAI, Energy and Climate with Nick Chaset: Octopus Energy, Grid Flexibility and Data Center Load Growth
Octopus Energy, a global technology and energy company, was founded in the UK 10 years ago with the goal of helping to transform electric utilities. It created…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 9: ICE Protests in LA Continue
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the clashes between protesters and authorities in LA, the Israeli seizure of a Gaza-bound aid boat, today’s trade talks…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Fox News Suddenly Admits to Major Trump Failure amid Fresh DOGE Fiasco
Fox News hosts have gotten very aggressive in pinning down Trump officials over the failures of Trump’s trade agenda. Stuart Varney sharply questioned a top…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for June 6: The Trump/Musk Divorce Gets Ugly
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover the worsening break-up between Trump and Musk, Netanyahu’s stunning admission, the upcoming military parade in…
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FTS: Russia and the Cluster of Discontent
Original air date: June 28, 2024 Putin is a firm believer in the old adage “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Russia has been working with a growing cluster…
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FTA: Special Three Alarm Emergency Debate Episode
Original air date: June 28, 2024 Thursday’s debate was certainly something. Much of the Democratic camp is sounding the alarm after President Biden’s less than…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Why Trump-Musk Feud Is Suddenly Driving White House into “Full Panic”
As you’ve surely heard, the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has erupted, with the two men trading attacks on each other for hours. As of this…
The DSR NetworkThey Are Monsters
While Donald Trump and Elon Musk are currently feuding in a King Kong vs. Godzilla battle on social media, the devastating impact of their short-lived union…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 5: Trump’s New Travel Ban
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s expansive new travel ban, the return of a wrongfully deported Guatemalan man, the administration’s new…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Turns Sharply on Musk as Harsh New Data Wrecks Case for GOP Bill
President Donald Trump appears to have finally turned on Elon Musk over his scalding criticism of the “big, beautiful bill.” At a presser, House Speaker Mike…
The DSR NetworkThis is What Fading American Power Looks Like. Is There a Cure?
There can be no doubt that American power is on the decline. As our immigration enforcement militarizes to project strength at home, it’s clear that America’s…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 4: Musk Blasts Trump
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Musk’s explosive break-up with the Trump administration, Trump looking for Congressional approval for DOGE cuts…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages over GOP Bill Fiasco as Elon Musk Admits to Its Core Scam
President Trump has been tweeting wildly and angrily over the fate of his “big, beautiful bill.” He’s been lashing out furiously at Democrats and at GOP…
The DSR NetworkNeed to Know: From Tariff Chaos to a Big Ugly Bill, A Critical Look at Trumponomics
Member Air Date: May 27, 2025 We’re now four months into our second term of Trumponomics, and the outlook isn’t so good. Yet the issues go far beyond tariffs…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 3: More Legal Roadblocks for Trump Admin
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover another ruling blocking deportations, a liberal victory in South Korean elections, the fallout from a recent attack in…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec’s Vile Rants on Fox Show How He’s Screwing MAGA Voters
President Trump really wants the Senate to pass the “big beautiful bill” that has now gotten through the House. But a number of GOP Senators are, for now…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 2: Ukraine Peace Talks Round 2
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Ukraine and Russia gathering for a second round of peace talks, a horrifying attack on protestors in Colorado, the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Arrest of Immigrant Triggers Shock and Regret in Small MAGA Town
Ming Lee Hui, who goes by the name of “Carol,” has lived for 20 years in the town of Kennett, Missouri after coming here from Hong Kong. She has been raising a…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for May 30: Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover Israel’s acceptance of a US ceasefire proposal, the madness of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the legal tug-of-war…
The DSR NetworkNeed to Know: Does Trump Have a Special Talent for the Middle East?
Original Air Date for Members: May 22, 2025 Trump’s grand tour of the Middle East is over. So how did it go? Trump seems to have a knack for diplomacy in the…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Is AI Overhyped, Underhyped, or Both?
Generative AI has been hailed as a landmark technology that will revolutionize society. But how revolutionary is it really? Is there too much hype, not enough…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: MAGA Fury Erupts as Trump’s Epic Legal Loss on Tariffs Slowly Sinks In
President Donald Trump’s advisers are raging over a court ruling that temporarily blocked many of Trump’s tariffs. Stephen Miller called it “judicial tyranny.”…
The DSR NetworkA Thought or Two or Even a Throuple About DC this Week
There are strange things afoot in DC this week. From flip-flopping tariffs to alleged illicit relations in Trump’s inner circle, what the hell is going on in…
The DSR NetworkLawless: How The Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes
On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Leah Litman, legal expert and author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for May 29: Federal Judges Block Tariffs
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down a panel of judges blocking Trump’s tariffs, Elon Musk parting ways with the administration, a crackdown on Chinese…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Rants about Harvard Get Darker as He Loses a Big One in Court
In a series of rants to reporters, President Trump’s rage at Harvard took a sadistic and unhinged turn. He made it clear that only total subjugation to him on…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for May 28: Putin’s Ludicrous Peace Demands
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Putins ridiculous conditions for peace, the Trump administration asking the Supreme Court to allow South Sudan…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Humiliated Trump’s Anger at Putin Grows as GOPers Start Breaking Ranks
In a series of public remarks, President Trump has lashed out at Vladimir Putin for keeping up his attacks on Ukraine in defiance of Trump’s stated desire for…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for May 27: Another Battle in the Campaign Against Harvard
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the administration’s latest move against Harvard, FBI probes into Biden-era controversies, NPR’s lawsuit against the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Odd Ramblings to Media Accidentally Wreck His Own Tariff Scam
After President Donald Trump threatened to single out Apple with tariffs, he offered remarks to reporters that undercut his case. First he seemed to say this…
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FTS: A Conversation with an Architect of the Biden's Administration's AI Strategy
Original air date: May 31, 2024 On this special edition of Siliconsciousness, we have an in-depth conversation with Arati Prabhakar, the Director of the White…
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FTA: The Road to Freedom: A Conversation with Joseph E. Stiglitz
Original air date: May 29, 2024 Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz has just produced an important new book, "The Road to Freedom: Economics and…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: A Successful Investor's Perspective on AI's Emerging Opportunities & Risk
The advent of AI has brought both unparalleled opportunities for success and tremendous risks. So how do investors navigate this brand new business landscape?…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for May 23: Trump’s War on Harvard Enters New Phase
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down Harvard’s newest lawsuit against the administration, Trump’s new tariff threats against the EU and Apple, the status…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry New Attack on Harvard Is Already Blowing Up in His Face
After raging at Harvard earlier this month, President Donald Trump is now revoking the university’s right to receive foreign students. The administration sent…
The DSR NetworkA Bad Week for Norms (Except Our Norm)
Donald Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill is akin to a murder-suicide pact. Not only could it be political suicide for the Republicans, but it was also have damning…
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The DSR Daily for May 22: The Neither Big Nor Beautiful Bill Saga Continues
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a recent shooting, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, aid to Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…