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The DSR Network
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Is Elon Ushering in a Disinfo Fueled Dark Age?
Elon Musk isn’t taking disinformation seriously. The owner of X has made the platform a cesspool of fake news, bots, and trolls — seemingly by design. Kori…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 9: FEMA Issues Dire Hurricane Warning
On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we cover FEMA’s warning on disaster relief disinformation, Hezbollah clashes with IDF forces, a lawsuit alleging Virginia is…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Kamala’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Over Bob Woodward Shocker Draws Blood
In a new book, Bob Woodward reports that Donald Trump sent covid tests to Vladimir Putin at the height of the pandemic, and that after leaving office, Trump…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 8: DeSantis Shuns Harris Calls
On the DSR daily for Tuesday, we cover the Florida governor ignoring calls from VP Harris, the Supreme Court dealing another blow to abortion rights in Texas…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry, Abusive New Tirade at “Stupid” Kamala Demands Response
In a new interview, Donald Trump unleashed an ugly, crazed rant about Kamala Harris, calling her “low IQ” and “stupid.” And almost no leading journalists took…
The DSR NetworkAAI: A Deep Dive into Life, Journalism, and Conflict Zones with National Security Reporter Sasha Ingber
National security correspondent and HUMINT Substack author Sasha Ingber @SashaIngber joins Marc to cover today’s foreign policy challenges from the Middle East…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 7: Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
On the DSR daily for Monday, we discuss the new Hurricane coming for Florida, the Supreme Court’s upcoming term, new barriers to voting for college students…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rants at Rally Worsen as NYT Reveals New Signs of Mental Decline
On Sunday, The New York Times published an extraordinary piece detailing Donald Trump’s deteriorating mental state, singling out his deranged fabrications and…
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FTS: Words Matter - Will Legal Drama Actually Empower Trump?
Original air date: August 11, 2023 With the sound defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, Norm and Kavita discuss whether Democrats can apply the lessons learned to 2024…
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FTA: The Dangers of a US Blank Check for Israel
Original air date: October 10, 2023 Saturday, October 7 will likely go down as one of, if not the worst day, in Israel’s history. While Israel was focused on…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Charting an AI Roadmap for the Emerging World
AI development will soon be a major component of the global economy. So how can emerging economies keep up with the US and China? AI governance and ethics…
The DSR NetworkWord Matter: Headlines Matter - the Jack Smith Report
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 180-page report, filed on Wednesday, provides damning evidence against Donald Trump which could carry serious legal implications -…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 4: Melania Trump is Pro-Choice?
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss emails from the early days of Israel’s Gaza operations, Melania Trump’s pro-choice stance in her memoir, a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Shocker - Trump Initially Denied Disaster Aid to Blue State, GOPer Says
Donald Trump keeps pushing the vile claim that federal officials are withholding disaster aid from GOP areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. This has now…
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T-Minus One Month and Counting: Reasons for Optimism, None for Complacency
It’s the final countdown for the 2024 Election, and that means it’s time for a check in with our favorite experts to analyze the state of the race. Tom Bonier…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump-MAGA Erupt in Fury at CBS over Debate—and Expose Their Vile Scam
At the vice-presidential debate, the CBS News moderators fact-checked one of JD Vance’s lies—and that was all it took to trigger an epic attack on CBS from…
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The Middle East on a Knife's Edge: What Should America Do?
The Middle East is at its most dangerous point in decades. With an Israeli retaliation against Iran imminent, what can the US do to prevent the situation from…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 2: Vance and Walz Face Off
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we give our thoughts on the VP debate including the highlights, lowlights, and everything in-between. Learn more about your ad…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry Tirade at “Sick” Tim Walz Hints at Way for Harris to Win
With five weeks until Election Day, Donald Trump has decided to win over swing voters by rhapsodizing about police violence, threatening to prosecute anyone…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for October 1: Israel Begins Ground Operations in Lebanon
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Israel’s ground operations in Lebanon, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum taking office, Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Horror in NC: Trump Already Pushing Ugly, Hateful New Lie About Helene
Western North Carolina is enduring full-blown catastrophe. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, towns have been destroyed, roads have been washed out, people are…
The DSR NetworkAAI: From the Streets of Philly to the Halls of the DOJ With Award-Winning National Security Journalist Ken Dilanian
On today’s episode of Above Average Intelligence, Marc is joined by longtime friend, award-winning national security journalist, and current justice and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 30: Israel Strikes Targets in Yemen
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Israel’s latest strikes in Yemen, the devastation and political implications of Hurricane Helene, the far-right’s…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry, Unhinged New Rant About Fox News Offers Hidden Warning
At a rally in Wisconsin over the weekend, Donald Trump really cranked up the rage and hate speech about immigrants, and viciously savaged Kamala Harris as…
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FTS: Why Alliances Matter Now More than Ever
Original air date: August 21, 2023 Maintaining alliances isn’t easy; they must be nurtured on a regular basis, which takes skill and acumen. Yet even with…
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FTA: How the Trump Cases Will Impact the 2024 Elections
Original air date: August 16, 2023 With yet another indictment against Donald Trump, his 2024 chances have taken another serious blow. David is joined by the…
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Why the Media So Often Sucks
Media coverage of the election hasn’t been the best. Time and time again, the traditional news outlets have failed to provide the necessary information to…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 27: Netanyahu Walks Back Ceasefire Comments
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we cover Netanyahu’s flip-flopping on a Lebanon ceasefire, the details of the Eric Adams indictment, Melania Trump’s new…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Sudden Eruption of Rage at Jack Smith Reveals a Deeper Fear
Donald Trump has been quiet about January 6th lately. But this week, he suddenly unleashed an epic rant on social media about Special Counsel Jack Smith…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 26: Eric Adams Indicted
On the DSR daily for Thursday, we cover the indictment of New York mayor Eric Adams, Israel rejecting calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, Congress passing a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: PA Gov Josh Shapiro: Here’s Why Harris Is on Track to Defeating Trump
If Kamala Harris can defeat Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, she almost certainly will win the presidency. It’s must-win for him. Yet the state remains a…
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Escalation to Escalate: Catastrophe Begetting Catastrophe Yet Again in the Mideast
Escalating to de-escalate might not be Israel’s goal in Lebanon after all. But as strikes between Israel and Hezbollah continue to intensify, we have to wonder…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Governing AI for Humanity: A Deep Dive in the UN’s Latest Report
The UN’s advisory body on AI released their comprehensive report detailing recommendations to address AI-related risks. Dr. Alondra Nelson, a member of the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 25: Senate Panel Issues Secret Service Report
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Senate report on the Secret Service, escalating attacks between Hezbollah and Israel, the controversial execution…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Hail-Mary Plan to Change Nebraska Rules Just Fell Apart
Donald Trump and his allies have been pushing Nebraska’s GOP-controlled State legislature to change how the state’s electoral votes are allotted, to prevent…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Last Week on the Campaign Trail
Norm and Kavita are back to discuss the past week of events in each presidential campaign. Kamala Harris continues to outpace the GOP and previous Democratic…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 24: Israel’s Airstrike Kills Hundreds in Lebanon
On the DSR daily for Tuesday, we cover the latest deadly strikes in Lebanon, the new funding bill in the House, a CrowdStrike hearing in Congress, and more…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: The One Way Mark Robinson’s Collapse Really Could Take Down Trump
The scandals are getting worse for Mark Robinson, the GOP candidate for governor in North Carolina. After CNN broke the news of his incendiary comments on a…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Across the Pond with Professor and former Intelligence Officer David Gioe
On today’s episode of Above Average Intelligence, David Gioe @GioeINT, former CIA officer and current British Academy Global Professor of Intelligence and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 23: Key Robinson Staff Resigns
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the resignations of several key Mark Robinson campaign staffers, the DeSantis administration’s efforts to curb abortion…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Female Voters in Epic Rants Amid Sudden New Poll Drop
In two bizarre rants over the weekend, Donald Trump openly fumed about female voters, lecturing them about why they should be supporting him and dismissing…
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FTS: How the Intelligence Community Can Be Smarter
Original air date: September 25, 2023 As technology rapidly evolves, America’s intelligence community needs to get smarter. David and Marc are joined by the…
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FTA: A Recipe for Disaster: Escalation Scenarios for the Middle East
Original air date: October 13, 2023 The escalation in Israel’s war with Hamas would have profound effects on the region and the global community. Kim Ghattas…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Navigating Today’s Nuclear Landscape With Strategic Posture Commissioner Madelyn Creedon
Madelyn Creedon joins Jon to talk about the global nuclear landscape and her role as chairperson of the 2023 the Strategic Posture Commission. How will…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 20: Insane Scandal Rocks Robinson Campaign
On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss the bonkers Mark Robinson story, Zelensky’s upcoming meeting with Biden and Harris, Trump’s bizarre…
The DSR NetworkHow Low Can They Go: Plumbing the Depths of GOP Depravity
Donald Trump is a crummy candidate, but he’s certainly not the only example of rot in the Republican Party. With so much of the Trump campaign focused on hate…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Suddenly Behind in Must-Win Pennsylvania, Four New Polls Show
If Donald Trump loses Pennsylvania, he almost certainly will lose the presidential election. Now, all of a sudden, we have four new high-quality polls showing…
The DSR NetworkAAI: Lebanon on the Brink of Expanded War, with former DoD Official and PsyOp Veteran Alex Plitsas
As Israel conducts one of the most impressive kinetic intelligence operations of our time, former DoD official Alex Plitsas joins Marc to discuss the technical…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 19: Republicans Kill Own Funding Bill
On the DSR daily for Thursday, we cover the latest developments from Lebanon, the uncovering of a Chinese-run tech spying network, House Republicans killing…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: In Bizarre New Rant, Trump Reveals How He’d Let China Eat Our Lunch
At a rally in Michigan this week, Donald Trump unleashed a strange monologue about how we should only build gas-powered cars in the future, because we have…
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Will Israel's Pager Attack Trigger a War or Political Consequences in the US?
The pager explosions throughout Lebanon shocked the region and the world. As more details come to light, it’s clear that the attack was the result of an…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 18: Pager Explosions in Lebanon Kill Nine
On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we cover Israel’s pager attack in Lebanon, suspicious packages being sent to election workers across the country, the Federal…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Bad News for Trump: In Striking New Polling, Kamala Hits Key Milestone
For the first time, Kamala Harris’ favorability rating has crossed into positive territory in FiveThirtyEight’s latest polling averages. That’s a crucial…
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A Return to Common Sense: A Conversation with Leigh McGowan
The core ideals of America are in peril, and the problem goes beyond just this election cycle. Despite all the doom and gloom, there is a path forward to get…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: The Language of the Campaigns
From Charlottesville to Springfield, Donald Trump has been spewing language and misinformation that has incited real world violence. How have the candidates…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 17: Potential Government Shake-up in Israel
On the DSR daily for Tuesday, we cover a Russian order to expand the military, a potential major shift in the Israeli government, the unfolding humanitarian…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Alarming New Rant About Dems and “Hatred” Echoes Nixon’s Worst
In a reference to the apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump over the weekend, the former president unleashed a long rant on social media blaming…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 16: FBI Investigates Political Violence
On the DSR daily for September 16, we cover the FBI’s investigation into a possible assassination attempt on Donald Trump and threats in Springfield, a key…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage at Media Worsens as New Polls Show Surprise Harris Gains
Over the weekend, Donald Trump’s rage over his debate fiasco appeared to get darker. In one splenetic social media post after another, he fumed he actually won…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Joe Cirincione and His Views on the World
Veteran national security analyst and nuclear policy expert Joe Cirincione joins Jon to discuss the changing global nuclear landscape. Is there still arms…