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The DSR Network
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The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 13: Biden Admin Weighs Lifting Ukraine Restrictions
On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we break down the dismissal of two charges against Donald Trump, the possibility of lifting restrictions on Ukraine…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Terror in Ohio: How Trump-MAGA Rage Is Ripping Apart a Small Town
At this week’s debate, Donald Trump spread the deranged lie that immigrants are eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio. Tensions are escalating and terror…
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How Can We Tell Who's Really Winning in Campaign 2024?
We’re on a Hopium high after Kamala Harris’s stellar debate performance. With a deluge of new polls on the horizon, political gurus Tara McGowan, Simon…
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Eating Dogs and Our Misinformation Moment
Election misinformation reached a new low with Donald Trump peddling a fake story that immigrants are eating pets in Ohio on the debate stage. But how does…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 12: Presidential Debate Fallout
On the DSR Daily for September 12, we cover the fallout from the presidential debate and Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, a Ground Zero ceremony to…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Wild New Fits of Rage Over Debate Fiasco Reveal Deep Weakness
After Kamala Harris’s shellacking of Donald Trump at the debate, Trump ventured on to Fox News, where he attacked the moderators as deeply biased against him…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 11: Kamala Wins Big in Presidential Debate
On the DSR Daily for September 11 we discuss the biggest takeaways from the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump share our reactions to Harris’s…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: J.D. Vance’s Ugly Rants About Cat-Eating Haitians Just Got Even Worse
In recent days, the Trump campaign, J.D. Vance and other prominent MAGA figures have pushed a repulsive falsehood: That Haitian immigrants are eating people’s…
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Reagan: His Life and Legend - A Conversation with Max Boot
Ronald Reagan is a near mythological figure in American politics — so how do we separate fact from fiction and reckon with his controversial legacy? Max Boot…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Debate Day and Beyond
With the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump looming, Norm and Kavita are back to break down the campaign and analyze each of their…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for September 10: Philadelphia Prepares for Presidential Debate
On the DSR Daily for September 10, we break down the impending presidential debate, Ukraine’s large-scale drone attack on Russia, the latest scandal…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: The Serious Case for Not Panicking About Trump’s Scary New Polling
On Tuesday night, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in their first debate. It goes without saying that the stakes are very high, as polls now show…
The DSR NetworkAAI: The Evolving and Complex Counterintelligence Landscape in 2024, with former NCSC Director William Evanina
Former Counterintelligence czar William Evanina joins Marc to discuss our nation’s greatest CI challenges, to include the staggering threat from an aggressive…
The DSR NetworkSeptember 9: Dick & Liz Cheney Endorse Kamala Harris
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover what Republican endorsements mean for the Harris campaign, gun violence in America, growing support for Harris…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry New Threats of Bloodshed and Revenge Should Alarm Us All
In an unhinged weekend rant on social media, Donald Trump made his most expansive threats yet to prosecute his enemies if he wins. He also flatly threatened at…
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FTS: Words Matter - What to Do When the Government Does Nothing About Guns
Original air date: January 27, 2023 On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the never ending cycle of gun violence in the United States and what…
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FTA: The Trump Legal 7 Ring Circus: Where the Action Matters Most
Original air date: September 7, 2023 It's hard to separate what is important from what is spin and posturing in the many legal cases involving the disgraced…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Nuclear Nerds in Space! with Sarah Mineiro
Heather and Jon talked to Sarah Mineiro, one of the world's leading experts on space, military operations and nuclear command and control. The former…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: AI and the Challenge of Data Privacy
With the advent of AI and advanced data collection technology, we’re in uncharted waters of data privacy. How can we protect our own data, and what role should…
The DSR NetworkSeptember 6: Father of Georgia School Shooter Arrested
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the father of Georgia school shooter being arrested, Hunter Biden's guilty plea, a high job report, and more…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Mental State Just Got Visibly Worse. Will the Media Say So?
During an event billed as a speech about the economy, Donald Trump was addled and confused, rambled incoherently, and launched into strange non sequiturs. Yet…
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The Search for Cures to America’s Gun Pathology with David Hogg and Nell Scovell
In the wake of another horrific school shooting, we have to ask ourselves — When will we finally do more to stop gun violence? Gun control advocate David Hogg…
The DSR NetworkSeptember 5: US accuses Russia of 2024 election interference
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Russian interference in US elections, a recent mass shooting in Georgia, Trump's town hall, and more. Learn…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Ugly New Rant on Arlington Fiasco Shows Dark Side of MAGA Rage
In a rant on Sean Hannity’s radio show, Donald Trump floated a new absurdity about his campaign’s use of Arlington National Cemetery as a political setting. He…
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If US Gaza Policy So Far Has Been Feckless, How Can It Become Feckful or Fully Fecked?
To put it plainly, the Biden administration’s Israel policy hasn’t been bold. As we near the anniversary of the October 7th attacks, Israel continues to pound…
The DSR NetworkSeptember 4: Democrats Invest $25 million to Support Down-Ballot Democratic Candidates
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Democrats and their investments in down-ballot candidates, Judicial reform in Mexico, an arrest of a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: GOPers Suddenly Admit to New Reason for Alarm About Trump vs. Harris
In a striking piece, Politico reports that many GOP operatives are alarmed about a new dynamic in the presidential race. It’s that the surge in enthusiasm…
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Making the Presidency: A Conversation with Lindsay Chervinsky
Why does our democracy work the way it does? While each founding father was critical to the story of American democracy, John Adams was fundamental to…
The DSR NetworkAAI: "The Siege," a Chat with Legendary Intelligence Historian and Author Ben Macintyre
Ben Macintyre, bestselling author of non-fiction intelligence classics such as Rogue Heroes and The Spy and The Traitor, joins Marc to discuss his new book The…
The DSR NetworkSeptember 3: Harris and Biden Campaign in Battleground States
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Harris and Biden campaigning in battleground states, Venezuela issuing an arrest warrant for opposition…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Wildly Unhinged New Ramblings on Fox News Unmask the True MAGA
Over the weekend, Donald Trump did a long, bizarre Fox News interview, flatly declaring he had a “right” to interfere in the last presidential election. He…
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FTS: Words Matter - R.I.P. GOP: A Political Party is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Original air date: September 29, 2023 The Republican Party is falling apart before our very eyes. Between the anarchic second presidential debate and the…
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FTA: Guess What? The Good Guys are Winning (But Don't Get Complacent)
Original air date: September 28, 2023 The Democrats just keep winning. But why aren’t more people talking about it? Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg join us to…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Kim Jong Un is Not Lonely, with Korea Expert Jenny Town
All over the globe, the world is on fire. Ukraine and Russia, Chinese vessels ramming Filipino vessels, Israel at war with seemingly everybody. With all this…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: How AI Redefines Strategy
Can artificial intelligence be a better CEO than a person? With an unprecedented ability to process information, artificial intelligence has the capacity to…
The DSR NetworkAugust 30: Harris & Walz Sit Down for Exclusive CNN Interview
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Harris & Walz interview with Dana Bash on CNN, Israel pausing fighting for polio vaccines, Democrats…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Sordid Scandal at Arlington Takes a Dark and Disturbing Turn
By now you’ve heard that Donald Trump’s campaign aides had a physical confrontation with an official at Arlington National Cemetery who tried to prevent them…
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The Secrets Behind Kamala Harris' Big Tent Campaign
From independents to ex-Republicans, the Harris camp is building a truly massive coalition to stop Trump from taking back the White House. So far, it’s been a…
The DSR NetworkAugust 29: Harris Lead Widens Over Trump
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Harris' growing lead, the Supreme Court blocking Biden's student debt plan, controversy over Trump's visit…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Brutal New Ad Rips Trump As Crazed, Corrupt Dictator Seeking “Revenge”
Kamala Harris’s campaign just released a harsh new ad attacking Donald Trump, Project 2025, and his threat to prosecute enemies for “revenge.” Notably, the ad…
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How Will Foreign and National Security Policy Figure in the Homestretch of Campaign 2024?
Foreign policy and national security featured heavily in the final day of the DNC. So how much of a role can we really expect them to play in the final stretch…
The DSR NetworkAugust 28: Revised Indictment Filed Against Donald Trump
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Special Counsel Jack Smith filing a revised indictment against former President Donald Trump in the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Bad News for Trump: Surprise Data Shows Pro-Kamala Surge In New Voters
It’s often said that Kamala Harris’s entry into the race has transformed this campaign. But does this also mean that Harris has a real chance at changing the…
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Turning the High of the DNC into a Blue Wave in November
From historic fundraising to rising polls, the DNC was a resounding success for the Harris campaign. So how can we turn the high of the convention into a blue…
The DSR NetworkAugust 27: Harris and Trump Battle Over Hot Mics at Upcoming Debate
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump and Harris' upcoming debate, special counsel Jack Smith asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: James Carville: Trump Is In Deep Trouble—and He Knows It
Donald Trump keeps throwing his own advisers under the bus. The latest example: The battle between the campaigns over the upcoming debate. First Trump’s…
The DSR NetworkAAI: A Wild Week in the National Security World - from Chicago to Kursk with national security journalist Michael Weiss
National security journalist @michaeldweiss joins Marc to discuss how Kamala Harris found her inner Reagan, the Ukrainian raid that turned out to be an…
The DSR NetworkAugust 26: Trump Complains About Fox News as Poll Numbers Fall
On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump complaining about falling polling numbers, a safety adviser for Reuters being killed in a missile strike…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Raging Trump Privately Reveals It: He Knows He’s In Danger of Losing
Over the weekend, Politico reported that Donald Trump has privately suggested to advisers that he knows he’s in danger of losing without dramatic changes to…
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FTS: Vatnik Soup: A Conversation with Pekka Kallioniemi
Original air date: June 19, 2023 Michael’s guest this week is Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of human-computer interaction…
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FTA: How Will Our 45th President Do in Prison?: A Conversation with Mary Trump
Original air date: June 22, 2023 Few people have offered the kind of insight into Donald Trump than has his niece, psychologist Mary Trump. On this special…
The DSR NetworkWAGD: Restarting Nuclear Weapon Testing and Other Bad Ideas from Trump’s Brain Trust with author Jeffrey Lewis
Nuclear expert and author Jeffrey Lewis joins Jon to discuss proposals by former Trump officials to restart nuclear testing and how to manage the growing…
The DSR NetworkAugust 23: Kamala Harris Takes the Stage on Night 4 of the DNC
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the last night of speeches at the Democratic National Convention, the Supreme Court's recent decision on…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: How AI is Driving Us Toward a Global Philosophical Reckoning
We’re in the midst of a new technological revolution. Much like the Industrial Revolution, the AI era will challenge all aspects of society. David Leslie…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: How Kamala Wins: Inside the Secret Strategy Causing Trump to Shrink
At the Democratic convention in Chicago, many of the speakers—from Barack and Michelle Obama to Tim Walz—have warned Democrats not to get complacent about a…
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After the Convention High, the Question Will Be: Will Your Vote Count?
With Kavita in attendance at the DNC, David Rothkopf joins Norm to discuss to the highs of the convention in Chicago. What steps are next for Harris in the…
The DSR NetworkAugust 22: Tim Walz Takes the Stage on Night 3 of the DNC
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the third night of speeches at the Democratic National Convention, the Supreme Court's upcoming docket…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry New Rants About the Obamas Betray a Deeper MAGA Fear
After Barack and Michelle Obama ripped into Donald Trump at the Democratic convention, it unleashed a flood responses from the former president. He ranted that…
The DSR NetworkAugust 21: Barack & Michelle Obama Take Stage on Night 2 of the DNC
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the second night of speeches at the Democratic National Convention, Matt Gaetz securing a win in the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: GOPers Now Openly Admit Trump’s Flailing Could Cost Them Senate
According to a new report in The Hill, GOP aides and strategists fear that Donald Trump’s inability to adjust to Kamala Harris’s surge is shifting the Senate…