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The DSR Network
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The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for November 1: Trump’s Bizarre Pledge to Protect Women
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss Trump’s strange pledge to protect women “whether they like it or not”, a judge ruling that Musk’s giveaways can…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Brutal New Ad Nukes Trump—with His Own Ugly, Hateful Attacks on Women
Kamala Harris’s campaign just released a hard-hitting ad featuring Donald Trump’s quotes about the need for a “punishment” for abortion, and tying them…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: October Spooks and Surprises - the Final Days of the Race
As we approach the election's final days, the entire country has its eyes set on Tuesday. How are the candidates faring in this final stretch? Is Trump’s…
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Color Us Nauseously Optimistic
It’s the final countdown, and we’re feeling… optimistic? Nauseous? All of the above? With only a few days left until Election Day, Norm Ornstein and David Corn…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 31: Election Shenanigans Already Underway
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss legal challenges to Musk’s $1 million-a-day giveaways, a Trump supporter threatening Harris supporters with a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Angry Trump Starts Blame Game as Polls Reveal Big New Problem for Him
The presidential race is tied, and Donald Trump very well could win. But he is now scapegoating others for a possible loss: He’s reportedly angry with…
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It's Another U.S. Presidential Election: What Could Go Wrong?
I don’t know if you know this, but there’s an election coming up. In the wake of 2020, we know that election drama doesn’t end when the polls close. Senior…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Rethinking the AI Agenda for the US and the World
Creating new policy around a cutting edge issue like AI is tricky. How can we balance the needs of innovation and regulation. More importantly, how do we sure…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 30: Kamala’s Massive DC Rally
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Kamala’s huge rally in DC, Ukraine’s new mobilization efforts, troubles at the Washington Post, and more. Learn…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: GOPer Wrecks Trump over NYC Rally: "Surprise, You Blew Yourself Up"
As the backlash to Donald Trump’s hate rally in New York intensifies, he defended the event as a “lovefest” in a rambling monologue on Tuesday. Why? Because…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Israel Responds to Iran - So Now What Comes Next in the Middle East?
Veteran national security journalist Nancy Youseff (@nancyayouseff) joins Marc to discuss Israel’s strike on Iran, what Iran may do next, the plight of the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 29: Trump is His Own October Surprise
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the fallout of Trump’s follies, Israel targeting UNRWA with new legislation, an election surprise in Japan, and more…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Fox News as His Allies Suddenly Panic Over Racist Rally
MAGA suddenly seems very, very out of sorts. Donald Trump raged at Fox News on Monday, blasting the network for its supposedly favorable coverage of Democrats…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 28: Trump’s Fascist Bonanza
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump’s racist rally in New York, the blocking of Virginia’s voter purge attempt, a dire climate warning, and more…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Michelle Obama’s Brutal Takedown of Trump’s Mental State Shames Media
Over the weekend, Michelle Obama delivered an extraordinary speech that reminded us how catastrophic Donald Trump’s presidency was, harshly criticized his…
The DSR NetworkSLoC: Beyond the Big Lie - Political Lying and Its Real Consequences with Bill Adair
Marissa talks with Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, founder of Politifact and author of Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans…
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FTS: Words Matter - Rantapalooza: Norm and David are Triggered
Original air date: September 22, 2023 Norm and David are not happy, and for good reason. The latest judiciary committee hearing reminds us all how far down the…
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FTA: How Do You Reverse Engineer an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Settlement?
Original air date: November 29, 2023 As the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas nears its end, we’re left to wonder what a more permanent peace looks…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: What is Driving China’s Changing Nuclear Policy? with Tong Zhao
As China continues to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal and policy, the national security risk becomes central to the US-Chinese relationship. But how…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 25: Elon Musk in Conversation with Vladimir Putin
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Elon Musk in conversation with Vladimir Putin since late 2022, shootings at a Democratic campaign office in Arizona…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry New Rants at Jack Smith Suddenly Signal Much Darker Aims
In a new interview, Donald Trump seethed with anger at Jack Smith, and confirmed that if elected president, he’ll fire Smith as special counsel immediately. On…
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Eyewitness Reports from the Battleground States
With less than two weeks remaining in a tightly contested election, battleground states have become a crucial target for each presidential campaign. Olivia…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Nervously Optimistic, Neurotically Confused
David Rothkopf joins Norm to break down the final twelve days of the presidential race, from Kamala Harris’ CNN Town Hall to Trump’s incredibly concerning and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 24: Hezbollah Leader’s Expected Successor Killed in Israeli Airstrike
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the expected Hezbollah leader being killed, campaigning in Pennsylvania and Georgia, infant mortality getting worse…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Harris’ Harsh Takedown of Trump over “Hitler” Bombshell Hits the Mark
Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff, John Kelly, just revealed that he believes Trump will rule as a dictator and a fascist—and that he mused…
The DSR NetworkWhat's to be Done if the Next US President Might be a Hitler-Lover?
With two weeks to go until the election, an October Surprise seems to be emerging, as Trump was quoted saying, "I need the kind of generals that Hitler had."…
The DSR NetworkAAI: A Chat With "Poet Laureate" of the CIA Ops Office Cadre, David McCloskey
“Everyday is a three legged stool of fear, joy and self-loathing:” our favorite espionage author David McCloskey (Twitter: @mccloskeybooks) joins Marc to…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 23: 2024 Election News Round-Up
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Russian disinformation efforts surrounding the election, Trump accusing the Labour Party of election interference…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: How Trump Loses: The Hard Path to a Harris Victory, Explained by a Pro
With two weeks to go, the presidential race couldn’t be closer. But if Kamala Harris is to win, how exactly would that happen? Veteran journalist Ron…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: In the Wilds of AI, Which Wolves are Closest to the Sled?
A Skynet-type AI apocalypse is on everyone’s mind, but what about the very real problems happening right now? Professor of Technology and Regulation at the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 22: Blinken Heads Back to Middle East
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Antony Blinken heading back to the Middle East, a leaked US assessment of Israeli strike plans, Trump’s flip-flopping…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Bizarre Stunt at McDonald’s Fryer Blows Up in His Face
The other day, Donald Trump playacted as a worker at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. But he ran into trouble, evading a question about whether he would support a…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 21: Musk’s Probably Illegal Lottery
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover ‘unprecedented interference’ in Moldova’s election and referendum, the House’s report on the Secret Service failures…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Obama’s Brutal Takedown of Trump at Rally Reveals a Terrifying Truth
At a rally in Nevada, Barack Obama offered a blistering new warning: Trump’s vows to persecute the “enemy within” should be taken with deadly seriousness…
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FTS: Are We Entering a New Nuclear Arms Race?
Original air date: October 27, 2023 With Russia conducting an unprecedented nuclear strike drill, China significantly expanding its arsenal, and the US…
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FTA: Exclusive Interview with Senator Chris Murphy on the Situation in the Middle East
Original air date: October 20, 2023 Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee subcommittee on the Middle East. In this…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Finding Chinese Missile Test Sites with Eliana Johns
Eliana Johns, Senior Research Associate with the Federation of American Scientists, joins Jon to discuss China’s latest ICBM tests and her recent geolocation…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Sinwar is Dead: An Emergency Episode with Former CIA and DoD Senior Official Mick Mulroy
Former CIA paramilitary officer, station chief, and senior DoD official Mick Mulroy joins Marc to discuss the demise of Hamas leader Yayah Sinwar. Responsible…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 18: Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we breakdown the killing of Yahya Sinwar in Gaza, the US charging an ex-Indian intelligence official for involvement in an…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Fury at Fox News Over Harris Coverage Takes an Alarming Turn
On Thursday, Donald Trump erupted with rage at Fox News over its election coverage, explicitly slamming Fox for making a Kamala Harris presidency more likely…
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Kamala’s Got the Mojo
Early voting has started, and there are already great signs for the Harris camp. From early voting data to new voter registration to youth engagement, it looks…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: The First 100 Days of AI Policy in the Next Administration
One way or another, we’re getting a new administration come January. In the age of AI, the first 100 days of either administration will need bold policies to…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 17: Judge Strikes Down Georgia Election Rules
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss a judge striking down election rules in Georgia, Israel no longer processing commercial food shipments into Gaza, JD…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Unhinged Fox News Ramblings on “Fascists” Hint at Darker Story
The word “fascist” has fully penetrated the presidential race. We just learned that a top general under President Donald Trump described Trump as “fascist to…
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Reading the Election 2024 Tea Leaves
It’s nearly impossible to tell what’s true in the deluge of election coverage. Every day brings a new story or opinion piece that seems to contradict what came…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 16: US Demands More Aid for Gaza
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Biden administration’s demands for more aid in Gaza, Elon Musk’s super PAC, incredible early voting in Georgia…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Finally, Trump’s Worsening Mental Decline Has Become a Big Media Story
Is the media finally figuring out how to cover Donald Trump’s mental unfitness for the presidency? First, CNN’s Jake Tapper dressed down a Trump surrogate for…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 15: Israel to Strike Iranian Military
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Netanyahu’s promise that Israel will strike Iranian military targets, Canada and India expelling diplomats, threats of…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump's Angry Rant on Fox News Instantly Wrecks JD Vance's Latest Spin
Over the weekend, J.D. Vance tried to argue that Donald Trump will not target his political enemies if he’s reelected president. Yet at around the same time…
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FTS: What's the Right Way to Fight Hamas?
Original Air Date: November 27, 2023 Israeli officials have predicted two more months of fighting. With such a lengthy campaign ahead, is the IDF pursuing the…
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FTA: Iran-Saudi Deal Shows It's Not Your Father's Middle East...But Is It Now China's?
Original air date: March 15, 2023 There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz to discuss Iran and…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Hurricanes, Hypocrisy, Healthcare and More
It’s been a whirlwind of a week, and Norm and Kavita are back to discuss it all: Hurricane Milton in Florida, Republican FEMA hypocrisy, the public health…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Who You Going to Believe, Me or Your Lying AIs?
We’ve all played around with AI, generating pictures our audio to send to our friends. But when happens when someone uses AI to generate images of you? Renée…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: How Close is Iran to a Bomb?
As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, so does concern over the current state of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Is Israel likely to target nuclear…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 11: 22 Killed in Beirut Airstrikes
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the Israeli strikes on Beirut, the impact of Hurricane Milton, Obama rallying voters for Kamala in Pennsylvania, and…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage at CBS over Kamala Interview Takes a Dark, Dangerous Turn
In recent days, Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on CBS News, raging at the network over something they supposedly did involving Kamala Harris’s…
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Why the Gen Z Vote is Make or Break for Team Harris
Could the 2024 election be decided by Gen Z voters? The Harris campaign seems to think so. With so much effort placed on turning out young voters, expert John…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Witnessing the Demise of Iran’s Proxies in Real Time: A Conversation with Renowned Terrorism Expert Matt Levitt
Former USG Intel analyst and current Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior official Matthew Levitt (@Levitt_Matt) joins Marc to discuss an…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 10: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Hurricane Milton’s impact on Florida, a Russian strike on a Ukrainian port, the latest polling from Reuters/Ipsos…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Suddenly Facing Loss of Crucial GOP Support, Surprise Data Shows
It’s a big question in the presidential race: Will Republican and independent voters who backed Nikki Haley in GOP primaries support Donald Trump at the levels…