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The DSR Network
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FTS - The Politics of Justice
Original Air Date: March 24, 2023 Trump might finally be indicted but what impact will that have on the political landscape? Kavita and Norm seek to answer…
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FTA - Which US Allies Aren’t Really Allies?
Original Air Date: January 18, 2023 Davos may attract some of the world's wealthiest people but DSR continues to attract the best foreign policy and national…
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WAGD Radio - What’s Scarier than Climate Change? Climate Change and Nuclear Weapons
Climate change is scary enough on its own. But what about the effect of climate change on our nuclear weapons? Expert Jamie Kwong joins Jon Wolfsthal and…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Trump’s Potemkin Village
Donald Trump is the healthiest, most successful, and most innocent man in America — according to Donald Trump. The grifts and lies show no signs of slowing…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for March 1 - Senate Approves Stopgap Funding, Biden and Trump Visit Border
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Senate approving a stopgap funding bill, Joe Biden and Donald Trump visiting the border, Alabama passing…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Is the Media Enabling Trump to “Usher in a New Era of Fascism”?
This week, former MSNBC journalist Mehdi Hasan launched a new digital media company called “Zeteo,” which is Greek for “to seek.” Hasan intends this as an…
The DSR NetworkSpecial Edition Pod: What Was the Supreme Court Thinking?
We’re not just disappointed — we’re mad. The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Trump’s immunity claims has dealt another blow to efforts to hold Trump…
The DSR NetworkDSR - Attack from Within: A Conversation with Barbara McQuade
American society is more polarized than ever before, and disinformation is pouring gasoline on the fire. As we head into an existentially important election…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 29 - McConnell to Step Down from Leadership, Supreme Court to Consider Trump’s Immunity Claims
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Mitch McConnell stepping down from GOP leadership, the Supreme Court agreeing to consider Trump’s immunity…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Mitch McConnell tried to ride the MAGA monster. Then it ate him alive.
The news that Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP senate leader later this year has led many to argue that he was fundamentally a foe of Donald Trump who is…
The DSR NetworkDSR: America's Allies are Worried About Us
Friends don’t let friends drive drunk, and friends don’t let friends support Russia. The increasingly erratic Republican Party has the US’s allies in Europe…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 28 - Navalny’s Funeral on Friday, Michigan Primary Results
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss plans for Navalny’s funeral on Friday, the results of the Michigan primary, skepticism about a Gaza…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Stephen Miller’s Ugly Detention-Camp Fantasies Just Got More Unhinged
In recent days we’ve learned that Stephen Miller is drawing up plans for a shockingly cruel second-term immigration agenda, complete with mass deportations and…
The DSR NetworkThe Internationalists: A Conversation with Alex Ward
Joe Biden brought an a-team of talent with him to the White House in 2021. Between repairing America’s damaged reputation and adapting to crises in Ukraine and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 27 - US Airman Dies after Self-Immolation Protest, Biden Says Temporary Ceasefire Could be Coming
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we break down the self-immolation of a US airman, Biden’s optimism that a temporary ceasefire could be coming soon…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Let’s just say it: What if Trump is weaker than he looks?
Donald Trump’s victory over Nikki Haley in the South Carolina GOP primary has sparked another round of punditry about his supposed political dominance. Yet the…
The DSR NetworkAAI - ‘I Told You So’: Russian Intelligence is Alive and Well in the US
Alexander Smirnov has showed us that Russian ‘active measures’ are even more active than we thought. An FBI informant working with Russian intelligence is no…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 26 - Palestinian PM Resigns, Government Shutdown Looms… Again
On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the resignation of the Palestinian Prime Minister, Biden summoning Congressional leaders to avoid a government…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Finally, Some Good News: New Polls Show MAGA cultist Kari Lake Behind
For the first time in months, a pair of new polls has found that election-denier Kari Lake is trailing in the Arizona Senate race to the Democratic candidate…
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FTS - Our Man in Kyiv
Original Air Date: March 2, 2022 British journalist John Sweeney reports from Ukraine's besieged capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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FTA - Is Putin Crazy?
Original Air Date: February 24, 2022 In the late hours of Wednesday, Vladimir Putin began a war of choice in Ukraine. On Thursday, President Biden detailed a…
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WAGD Radio - Is Russia Stationing Nukes in the Final Frontier?
In the 21st century, we should all know that putting nukes in space is a bad idea. Yet intelligence reports suggest that Russia is attempting to do just that…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter - Alabama’s Twisted ‘Family Values’ aren’t very Small Government
The Republican crusade against families continues. The Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with babies makes clear the fact that they won’t stop any…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 23 - Netanyahu Reveals Post-War Plan, US Hits Russia with New Sanctions
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Netanyahu’s plans for a post-war Gaza, the US sanctioning 500 new Russian targets, a measles outbreak in…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Fox News twists itself into wild contortions on GOP “informant” fiasco
Fox News and other right wing media are currently engaged in absurdities that are as bad as anything they’ve attempted in recent memory. They are struggling to…
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A Handmaid's Supreme Court: Is This What Becoming a Theocracy Feels Like?
Right-wing Christian extremists want to roll back the clock on your rights. If the Alabama Supreme Court ruling is any indication, they’re succeeding. Legal…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 22 - Ukraine Military Shortages Reaching Critical Point, Trump’s Properties Could be Seized
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the worsening state of Ukraine’s military shortages, NY Attorney General Letitia James threatening to seize…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - David Axelrod: Here’s How Biden Can Fix the “Age” Issue—and Beat Trump
It’s the question that won’t die among D.C. elites: Should President Biden step aside so another Democrat can run instead? Democrats have engaged in some…
The DSR NetworkIs Starvation the Next Horror Awaiting Gaza?
The unimaginable human cost of Israel’s invasion of Gaza may be about to rise to unprecedented levels. International organizations agree that a famine is…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 21 - Alabama Ruling Says Frozen Embryos are Children, US Vetoes Ceasefire Resolution
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Alabama ruling that says that frozen embryos are children, the US vetoing the security council…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Finally, Democrats have defeated one of the worst gerrymanders of all
This week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a new set of maps for legislative districts in the state—an important and overlooked victory that came after a…
The DSR NetworkAAI - The Profound Impact of Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny’s influence cannot be overstated, and the impact of his death has sent shockwaves across Russia, and around the world. As Putin’s regime grows…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 20 - US Proposes UN Ceasefire Resolution, Russia Withholds Navalny’s Body
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the US proposing a temporary ceasefire resolution at the UN, Russia withholding the return of Alexei…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Trump’s Devastating $355 Million Penalty Blows Up His Biggest Lie
The stunning news that Donald Trump has been hit by a $355 million penalty in his civil fraud case in New York deals a big blow to his mystique as master of…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 19 - Trump Hit with Massive Fine, ICJ Begins Hearing Arguments on Israeli Occupation
On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s colossal fine in the NY fraud case, the ICJ’s hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian…
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FTS - The Bill of Rights and the Continued Fight for Freedom
Original Air Date: 07/08/2022 On this week's episode, we talk about the first, second, ninth, and tenth amendments and for members we talk about disinformation…
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FTA - How the Trump Cases Will Impact the 2024 Elections
Original Air Date: 08/17/2023 With yet another indictment against Donald Trump, his 2024 chances have taken another serious blow. David is joined by the host…
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WAGD Radio - It Pays to Have Friends Like NATO
Donald Trump loves to portray fellow NATO members as free-loaders. In reality, NATO is invaluable for the US and has been since its inception. Former US…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 16 - Alexei Navalny Dies in Penal Colony, Munich Security Conference Begins
On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the death of Alexei Navalny, VP Harris’s trip to the Munich Security Conference, the latest from Rafah, and…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - How Trump Iced Ronna McDaniel, Signaling Big Trouble for the MAGA-GOP
This week, Donald Trump announced that he wants Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel replaced with a loyalist: Michael Whatley, the head of the…
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Democrats are on a Roll, MAGA is Circling the Drain. Will it Last?
The Democrats’ win in the New York special election is yet another example of over performing the polls. So why does this keep happening, and what does it mean…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 15 - World Leaders Warn Israel, Concerns Over Russian Nuclear Weapon Program
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss world leaders warning Israel against a Rafah offensive, US intelligence on Russia’s space-based nuclear…
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How Does Biden Beat Trump — and Save America — in November?
Biden needs to win in November. Trump is growing even more unhinged as the election nears, and the danger he represents to America, and the world, grows…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Shocker: A Big Win for Dems Flips the Script on Trump’s Favorite Issue
Earlier this week, Democrats executed a remarkable 8-point win in a special House election in suburban Long Island, a race that was all about immigration…
The DSR Network“I Want to Grab Mike Johnson by the Lapels”
Mike Johnson and the MAGA Republicans are sacrificing Ukraine at the altar of Trump. The Republicans’ use of Ukraine aid as a political tool has worsened an…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 14 - Republicans Impeach Mayorkas, Democrats Win in New York
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Democrat victory in the New York special election, House Republicans impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - The Ugly Truth Behind Mike Johnson’s MAGA-fied Blockade on Ukraine Aid
On Tuesday, in a decisive 70 to 29 vote, the Senate passed a mammoth bill containing $60 billion for Ukraine’s self defense against Russian aggression, as well…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 13 - Senate Passes Ukraine and Israel Aid Package, Russia Preparing for Confrontation with West
On our Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the Senate passing an aid package for Ukraine and Israel, Estonian reports that Russia is preparing for…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - Why Democratic Elites are “Shaken to their Core” about Trump and Biden
This week, the freakout among Democrats about President Biden reached its shrillest pitch yet, after a special counsel report exonerated Biden but included…
The DSR NetworkAAI - Trump Throws Europe to the Wolves
Donald Trump will throw Europe to the wolves, and he’s said so himself. The former president has said that he would not defend NATO countries in case of a…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 12 - Israeli Strikes on Rafah, Trump’s Threats to Abandon NATO Allies
On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the Israeli strikes on Rafah, Trump’s threats to abandon NATO allies in the case of a Russian attack…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Elon Musk’s Unhinged Pro-MAGA Tweets Expose Tech Oligarchy’s Dark Side
Elon Musk has unleashed numerous tweets lately boosting far right personalities and endorsing MAGA tropes holding that migration constitutes a deliberately…
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FTS - Supreme Injustices
Original Air Date: 07/1/22 On this week's episode, we talk about the end of a monumental Supreme Court term and the explosive testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson…
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FTA - The War in Ukraine After One Month: A Look Ahead
Original Air Date: 3/29/22 The war in Ukraine has extended into its second month. To make sense of how we got to this point and what comes next David Rothkopf…
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WAGD Radio - More Money, More Missiles: A Look at the Sentinel Program
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a Pentagon program is over budget. The Sentinel ICBM program is envisioned as a keystone of the US nuclear triad, but…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter - Courting Disaster
The Supreme Court is finally hearing Trump’s appeal of the Colorado ruling removing him from the ballot. The decision will be massive, but it is not the only…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 9 - Carlson Interviews Putin, Special Counsel Report Released
On our Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Tucker Carlson’s interview of Putin, the Special Counsel’s report on Biden’s handling of classified documents…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast - How Trump’s White Evangelical Army is Slowly Destroying Nikki Haley
With Nikki Haley set to make a last stand of sorts in the South Carolina primary later this month, there’s a hidden reason that Donald Trump has been so…
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Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: A Conversation About How Dems Can Win in November with Rachel Bitecofer
Democrats need to get serious about winning in 2024, and they need to hit the Republicans hard. Rachel Bitecofer joins David Rothkopf to talk about her new…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for February 8 - Trump Brings Legal Battle to Supreme Court, Police Target Bolsonaro Allies in Coup Probe
On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s impending hearing at the Supreme Court, Brazilian police investigating close Bolsonaro allies in a…