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The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Why the Kennedys Suddenly Fear RFK Jr. Is a Secret Spoiler for Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential run is inspiring new fears among Democrats that he will help Donald Trump win the White House again. Meanwhile, Kennedy’s…
The DSR NetworkAAI: What Makes Iran’s Attack on Israel Unprecedented — And What Comes Next?
Nearly every news station is describing Iran’s attack on Israel ‘unprecedented’. But why? More importantly, what comes next? Former US Deputy Assistant…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 15: US Won’t Join Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran, Trump Criminal Trail Begins Today
On the DSR Daily for April 15, we cover the White House saying the US will not be involved in retaliatory strikes against Iran, the impending start of Trump’s…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: How Surprise Evidence Against Trump May Wreck Hush Money Trial Defense
With jury selection in Donald Trump’s hush money trial beginning this week in New York, some have dismisses the case as weak. Yet Trump, who is accused of…
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FTS: Our Two Speed Country
Original Air Date: 3/10/23 From the media and books to drag shows and voting, states is in the South have been trying to turn back the clock. Kavita and Norm…
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FTA: How is the World Supposed to Deal with Another Biden v. Trump Election?
Original Air Date: 4/26/23 The world faces the prospect that US foreign policy could once again change on a dime if, as could happen, Donald Trump is again…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Republicans are Reaching New Levels of Ineptitude
House Republicans are fighting or floundering, Mike Johnson is traveling to Mar-a-Lago to pray at the altar of Trump, and Arizona lawmakers grapple with an…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 12: US Sends Top General to Israel, States Warn Biden Could Miss Ballot
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the US sending a top general to Israel, state officials in Ohio and Alabama warning that Biden could miss the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: How Fox News Is Quietly Covering Up Stories That Make Trump Look Weak
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has been hit by a lot of bad news lately. His former vice president declined to endorse him. His legal travails are…
The DSR NetworkDSR: Campaign 2024 Update with Simon Rosenberg & Tara McGowan
The polling is looking better and better for President Biden, but we’re not out of the woods yet. The Biden camp still needs to win over members of the 2020…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 11: Arizona Republicans Block Repeal Effort, Biden Vows Support for Israel
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Arizona Republicans blocking an effort to repeal an 1864 abortion law, President Biden vowing support for…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: “Five Alarm Fire”: Why Arizona Ruling Is a Disaster for Trump and GOP
On Wednesday, Donald Trump declared that he won’t sign a national abortion ban if elected president, a clear sign he recognizes the issue poses a severe threat…
The DSR NetworkDSR: We Can’t Afford Passivity in the Face of Trump
Donald Trump presents an existential threat to the US. And Ukraine. And NATO. Should we go on? It’s time to get serious about defeating Trump in November, and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 10: January 6th Rioters Win Early Release, Parents of Michigan Gunman Sentenced
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the early release of some January 6th defendants, the sentencing of a Michigan gunman’s parents, new claims…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Finally Reveals It: Billionaires Get Tax Cuts, We Get Autocracy
At a recent fundraiser, Donald Trump promised big tax cuts to some of the richest donors in the country. He also suggested he wants more immigrants from…
The DSR NetworkDSR: Blowback Revisited: A Conversation with Miles Taylor
A year ago, our biggest fear was the next Trump. Now that our candidates are locked in for the 2024 election, our biggest fear is Trump himself. Miles Taylor…
The DSR NetworkAAI: A Crash Course in Investigative Journalism with Michael Weiss
Investigative journalism is difficult enough, but studying Russia and the intelligence community is on another level. Michael Weiss is one of the journalists…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 9: Israel Sets Date for Rafah Offensive, Haiti Finalizes Deal for Transitional Council
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Netanyahu’s announcement that a date has been set for the invasion of Rafah, Haiti’s plan for a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Mike Johnson Finally Seems Ready To Stiff-Arm Marjorie Taylor Greene
This week, Mike Johnson finally appears set to decide whether to hold a House vote on funding military aid to Ukraine. If so, Representative Marjorie Taylor…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 8: Israel Confirms Troop Reduction in Gaza, Pro-Russian Candidate Wins in Slovakia
On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the reduction of Israeli troops in Gaza, the pro-Russian president-elect in Slovakia, a Brazilian…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: MAGA Rage Targeting Local Librarians Is Getting Uglier
It’s a new trend: GOP legislatures are advancing bills that place onerous new kinds of restrictions on public and school libraries in states like Idaho…
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FTS: Why Can't We Have an "Operation Indictment Warpspeed?"
Original Air Date: April 5, 2023 Note: this podcast was taped prior to the announced indictments of Donald Trump. The absence of real indictments against…
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FTA: The China Question
Original Air Date: March 21, 2023 America's politicians have become more hawkish on China but is that the only path forward? David Rothkopf debates this issue…
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WAGD Radio: Nuclear War is Back, Sadly - What Would it Actually Look Like? With Annie Jacobson
Pulitzer-prize finalist and New York Times best selling Author Annie Jacobsen joins Jon and Heather to discuss her ground-breaking and compelling new book…
The DSR NetworkCompelling Investigation Suggests Havana Syndrome Points to Russian Operatives
Investigative journalists Christo Grozev, Roman Dobrokhotov and Michael Weiss have been looking into the Havana Syndrome since 2020. They initially approached…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Joe Biden’s Israel Problem is Going from Bad to Worse
The Biden administration’s policy towards Israel has been controversial to say the least. As the conflict grinds on and the election approaches, it is clear…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 5: Israel Offers Concessions, No Labels Officially Fails Miserably
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Israel’s new concessions after a call with Biden, No Labels abandoning its efforts to field a presidential…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Why Trump’s Sordid New Dealings With Saudis Have Jamie Raskin Alarmed
This week, The New York Times reported that Donald Trump recently spoke privately with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Trump’s team won’t say word boo about…
The DSR NetworkDSR: The Latest on Trump's Legal Follies
Donald Trump’s latest schemes are some of his shadiest yet, and that’s saying something. Between the rejection of his bond in the NY civil fraud case and the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 4: Judge Rejects Trump’s Trial Delay, Aid Groups Halt Work in Gaza
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the rejection of Trump’s request to delay his hush-money trial, aid groups halting their work in Gaza…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: How Judge Cannon Is Quietly Strangling Jack Smith’s Case Against Trump
This week, special counsel Jack Smith made a surprise move in his prosecution of Donald Trump for stealing classified documents. He called on Judge Aileen…
The DSR NetworkDSR: What Could Biden Do Differently with Israel and Gaza? What Should He Do Now?
Israel’s shocking strike on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza has amplified calls for the Biden administration to step in. Yet a big question remains: What…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 3: Taiwan Hit by Massive Earthquake, Biden and Xi Hold Talks
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the 7.2 magnitude quake in Taiwan, Biden and Xi holding their first talks since November, NATO…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Sick Vow to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters Just Got Even Uglier
One of Donald Trump’s central campaign promises has been to pardon untold numbers of rioters who attacked the Capitol—people he’s described as martyrs, victims…
The DSR NetworkAAI: A Peek Inside The Unit with Adam Gamal
Some elements of US intelligence and special operations are so secretive, we don’t even know their names. Adam Gamal lived that life and his new book “The…
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The DSR Daily for April 2: Israeli Strike Kills Aid Workers, Trump Posts Bond
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Israeli strike that killed World Central Kitchen workers, Trump posting his $175 million bond, Ukrainian…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Why Trump’s Lunacy Is Suddenly Raising GOP Fears of Down-Ballot Losses
GOP members of Congress facing tough races are suddenly worried that having Donald Trump at the top of the ticket might present them with a problem, according…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for April 1: Thousands Protest Netanyahu in Israel, Opposition Stuns Erdogan in Turkish Elections
On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the massive protests against the Netanyahu government in Israel, the stunning performance of Turkey’s main…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: How Trump's Weird Bible Scam Sends Hidden Codes to His Angry MAGA Base
Donald Trump’s announcement that he is now peddling something called the “God Bless the USA Bible” drew outrage from some religious figures, but one group…
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FTS: Bail outs for thee but not for me?
Original Air Date: March 17, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in spectacular fashion last week but the Biden administration stepped in to save its…
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FTA: Israel's Democracy Crisis Continues Despite Netanyahu Temporary Halt to Plans to Gut Judiciary
Original Air Date: March 27, 2023 On this special edition of DSR, former diplomat and advisor to Israeli leaders Alon Pinkas provides an insight from Israel…
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WAGD Radio: Jon and Heather’s Nuclear-Powered World Tour
Why travel the world when you can get all the existential dread you could want on WAGD Radio? Jon Wolfsthal and Heather Williams are here to give us a world…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for March 29: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Visits India, Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit to India, Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25 year sentence, the ICJ ordering Israel…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Striking New Data Reveals It: Trump’s Support Is Shakier Than It Looks
You’ve probably heard someone say we’re in the midst of a “racial realignment.” The idea is that Donald Trump is surprisingly strong among nonwhite voters…
The DSR NetworkDSR Politics: Beware the Wounded Fox in Our Electoral Henhouse
Donald Trump isn’t the only threat that Joe Biden and the Democrats are fighting ahead of the election. Fox News continues to be a thorn in the side of our…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for March 28: Ireland to Intervene in Israel Genocide Case, Joseph Lieberman Passes Away
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Ireland’s intentions to intervene in Israel’s genocide case at the ICJ, the passing of Joseph Lieberman…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Horror in Baltimore: Awful New Info Emerges About Six Missing Workers
Two days after a major bridge collapsed in Baltimore when a cargo ship rammed into it, we still know little about six bridge workers who are presumed dead…
The DSR NetworkDSR Foreign Policy: The Ground Level Truth About the Morale of the People of Ukraine
Though US efforts to help Ukraine have been stymied by political infighting, thousands of individuals and organizations continue to provide much-needed aid…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for March 27 - New Details from Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Defense Secretary Concerned Over Gaza Death Toll
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the new details from the Baltimore bridge collapse, Secretary Austin’s concerns over civilian casualties in…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Rage at Mike Johnson Has Gone Nuclear. Why?
All of a sudden Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene seems to be attacking House Speaker Mike Johnson almost daily over all kinds of things, especially his…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: How is the Supreme Court Still Surprising Us?
The Supreme Court recently commenced hearings on a case that could restrict access to mifepristone, and the results were surprising. Only Justices Alito and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for March 26 - NY Court Reduces Trump’s Bond, US Allows Ceasefire Vote at UN
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the NY appeals court reducing Trump’s bond, friction between Biden and Netanyahu after the US allowed a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Why NBC Is Suddenly In Full Meltdown Over Ronna McDaniel Hiring Fiasco
NBC News is reeling over its decision to hire former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as a political analyst. McDaniel actively participated…
The DSR NetworkAAI: The Ghosts of Intelligence Past, Present, and Future with Amy Zegart
Believe it or not, international intelligence is a lot harder to predict than March Madness. From the attack in Moscow to the issue of emerging technologies…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for March 25 - Moscow Attack Suspects Charged, European Climate Plan Shelved
On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the charging of four suspects in connection to the deadly attack in Moscow, the shelving of a key EU climate…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump Has Duped MAGA Voters With an "Amazing" Scam
In recent days, Donald Trump opened the door to cutting Social Security, and he’s also threatened to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would throw millions…
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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: What if Dems Don’t Just Win in 2024, They Win Big?
Original Air Date: May 25, 2023 Recent election results are giving hope to many thoughtful analysts that Democrats might not just be able to eke out a victory…
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WAGD Radio: Sitting on a Ticking Bomb - The Then and Now of Arms Control
The world has lived in the nuclear age for nearly 79 years. In that time, bombs have multiplied and gotten bigger, but has the debate over nuclear weapons…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: If It’s Broke, Fix It - Why Congress Needs Reforms
It’s an open secret that Congress is broken. Between extremism from House Republicans to an inability to pass a budget, there is something deeply wrong on the…