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The DSR NetworkDSR Daily Live July 24: DoD Changes Death Total as Iran Rejects Ceasefire
On the DSR Daily Live for Friday, we discuss the DoD changing the official troop death numbers in Iran, a slate of new tariffs from the administration, Iran…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages at GOP to Hurry Up and Rig Midterms as Awful Fox Poll Hits
Donald Trump exploded at Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday, demanding that he hurry up and pass the SAVE Act, the horrific voter suppression that…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: AI Goes Rogue
An OpenAI model has gone rogue. Not only has it gone rogue, but it hacked Hugging Face completely unprompted and without approval. That’s pretty scary. But…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 23: Oil Prices Skyrocket as War Expands into Red Sea
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the skyrocketing prices of oil after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, the House passing a $95 billion budget…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: GOPers Quietly Admit the Unthinkable: It’s All Falling Apart for Trump
Politico reports that Republicans now think they’re seriously doomed in the midterms. One GOP operative offers this truly astonishing quote about Donald…
The DSR NetworkWe are Swimming in a Sea of Imbecility
As we fall, others rise. Global trust in the United States has fallen significantly while China’s geopolitical standing is rising. We’re not just stuck in a…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 22: Senators Hold Hegseth’s Feet to the Fire in Hearing
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Pete Hegseth’s Senate hearing, Trump signing off on a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a judge handing…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Fresh Iran Setbacks as GOP Midterm Panic Grows: “Bleak”
Donald Trump lost his temper with a reporter on Tuesday after she pressed him on why Iran is continuing to fight. In barely-concealed anger, he ripped her…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Trump’s Biggest War is Against the American People
We are fast approaching midterm elections which Trump and his cronies will try to corrupt. Pete Hegseth is asking for more money to fund the most unpopular war…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 21: Houthis Declare Saudi Arabia Blockade in Major Escalation
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the Houthis declaring a blockade of Saudi Arabia, new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, disputes over arresting…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Hits Record-Breaking Low in Polls, Shocking Analyst: “Horrible!”
Donald Trump is cratering in several new polls: They have his approval at an average of 22 points underwater. That’s just abysmal. Indeed, as CNN’s Harry Enten…
The DSR NetworkAI, Energy and Climate: Distributed Home Data Centers: Arch Rao
NVIDIA, the Silicon Valley-based company SPAN and a major homebuilder recently announced a partnership to deploy mini-data centers at homes around the US. By…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 20: Two More Americans Killed as War in Gulf Spirals
On the DSR Daily for July 20, we break down the deaths of two more American service members, Maine Democrats consolidating around Troy Jackson, Trump’s strange…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Plot to Rig Midterms Gets So Unhinged that Even Fox Is Rattled
During his prime-time speech dissembling endlessly about our elections, Donald Trump raged at news organizations for refusing to carry him live. Then his…
The DSR NetworkDSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump’s Deranged Speech Angers China (and Fans of Democracy)
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for July 17th, we break down Trump’s prime-time address, the dangerous wildfire smoke blanketing parts of the US, the source of the…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Entering a New Chapter in the Debate on AI Policy
The landscape of AI policy is changing rapidly. From a one year data center moratorium in New York to sweeping new energy laws in Thailand, it’s clear that…
The DSR NetworkBest of the Daily Blast: Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly
Original air date: February 2, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! After The New York Times…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: What to Do When Trump Tries to Steal the Next Election
Trump and his cronies are already laying the groundwork to get involved in this year's elections. As Trump prepares to give a major speech on Thursday night…
The DSR NetworkNTK: Top Expert Outlines What Ultimate Iran Deal Will Look Like
The Groundhog Day War with Iran grinds on and though we feel no closer to a conclusion, some kind of resolution to this phase of the conflict is inevitable. So…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 16: Vance Admits Admin Bungled Epstein Files
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the US launching more strikes on Iran, JD Vance admitting the administration dropped the ball on Epstein, Hegseth…
The DSR NetworkBest of the Daily Blast: Why Trump Will Be Removed from Office Sooner Than You Think
Original air date: April 17, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! In today’s episode, George…
The DSR NetworkIs There Any Way Out of the Groundhog Day War in the Gulf?
The U.S. has found itself in a seemingly endless cycle of conflict with Iran. Each episode brings familiar patterns: threats of military action from the U.S…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 15: Senate Dems Block $1 Trillion in Defense Spending as Iran War Spirals
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Senate Democrats blocking a $1 trillion defense bill, Trump’s opposition to the suspension of ICE vehicle stops…
The DSR NetworkBest of the Daily Blast: Trump Epstein Mess Worsens as MAGA Cracks Up: “He Lame-Ducked Himself”
Original air date: June 1, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Former attorney general Pam…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Like It or Not, the AI Bubble Is Real
The question is when, not if, the AI bubble is going to pop. As tech companies see share values skyrocket, it becomes more clear with each passing day that the…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 14: ICE Violence Escalates with Killing in Maine
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the escalating violence perpetuated by ICE, Trump’s upcoming primetime speech, the impending confirmation hearings…
The DSR NetworkBest of the Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline
With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Original air date: June 22, 2026 Donald Trump’s war with Iran…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 13: Lindsey Graham Dead at 71
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the death of Lindsey Graham, Iran expanding strikes throughout the Gulf, Maine Democrats telling Chuck Schumer to back…
The DSR NetworkDSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump Guts Bipartisan Election Commission
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for July 10, we cover Trump’s ousting of key members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, new revelations on the ICE…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Texas ICE Killing Takes Damning Turn as Even MAGA Judges Abandon Trump
Big developments on the immigration front: First, ICE killed a 52-year-old undocumented immigrant in Texas this week. ICE’s account was already suspect. But…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Dead or Alive, Mitch McConnell is a Bad Man
The Supreme Court would not be what it is today without Mitch McConnell. We would not have the six-person, ultra-conservative, corrupt majority that we have…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 9: Disgraced Graham Platner Drops out of Senate Race
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump’s poor showing at the Ankara NATO summit, Graham Platner dropping out of the Maine Senate race, fresh…
The DSR NetworkNTK: How Dems Can Get Their Act Together to Win in November
Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are more unpopular than ever, but that doesn’t mean November will be a cakewalk for Democrats. Between entrenched leadership…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: A Danish Journo’s Viral Takedown of Trump Caps Off Epic NATO Meltdown
At the NATO summit on Wednesday, Donald Trump lashed out wildly at, well, everyone in sight. He threatened more war with Iran. He angrily vowed to cut off all…
The DSR NetworkMaking Sense of Trump’s Erratic Performance at the NATO Summit
NATO allies spent much of the summit in Ankara attempting to manage Donald Trump. Meanwhile, our president’s unpredictable commentary and bizarre statements…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 8: Trump Says Iran Ceasefire is Dead
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump saying that the Iran ceasefire is dead, Trump bringing chaos to the NATO summit, dire forecasts from the IMF…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage over Midterm Woes Badly Unnerves GOPers: “He’s a Bully”
For weeks, Donald Trump’s fury has been growing at Republicans for failing to pass voter suppression legislation, demanding that they end the filibuster to do…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 7: The Curious Case of the Missing Mitch McConnell
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Mitch McConnell’s absence from the public eye, damning new allegations against Graham Platner, the start of a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Wrecks His Own 250 Crowd Size Claims in Final, Epic Humiliation
Donald Trump ended the tortured saga around his gala for America’s 250th anniversary in typical fashion. Trump claimed 150,000 people attended his final…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 6: Trump Ruins Everything He Touches
On the DSR Daily for Monday we break down Trump's July 4th disaster, the upcoming NATO summit, Trump’s FIFA interference, and more. Learn more about your ad…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: MAGA Wants to Force Women to Pee in Cups at Airports
Ever since the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in June, MAGA personalities have really gone off the rails. Many angrily started saying it’s time…
The DSR NetworkNTK: The Good News for Democrats
The Democratic Party is not totally hopeless! But in this era of rising frustration, economic insecurity, and radically changed media, who actually understands…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: America at a Crossroads for Our 250th Birthday
This Independence Day, we’re face with a stark reality: the values and ideals that lay the foundation of our democracy are consistently being undermined by a…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for July 2: The Founding Fathers Would be Ashamed of America 250
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump taking a trip on the new Air Force One, the White House proposing cuts to hospital payments for scans…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Vile Scheme to Rig Midterms as Polls Take Brutal Turn
In today’s episode, MS NOW’s Steve Benen makes a strong case that Donald Trump has corrupted the process of awarding disaster aid to states. Trump has been…
The DSR NetworkNTK: On Courage: A Conversation with Ami Fields-Meyer and Julia Angwin
The first two years of Trump’s second term have been a full-fledged attack on American democracy. So what can we do to fight back? Julia Angwin and Ami…
The DSR NetworkReasons for Optimism as We Celebrate America’s 250th
America’s 250th anniversary is just a few days away, and what should be a proud celebration will be tainted by the corruption of the Trump regime. The Supreme…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily July 1: Supreme Court Protects Birthright Citizenship
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the Supreme Court’s huge decisions on money in politics and citizenship, big wins for Democratic Socialists in…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: MAGA Rage Takes Unnerving Turn as Birthright Loss Rattles Trump Badly
After the Supreme Court upheld the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, Trump and MAGA lost it. Trump threatened to get Congress to end the…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 30: Trump’s Great American State Fair is a Hilarious Disaster
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the hilarious travesty of the Great American State Fair, Trump doubling down on the SAVE America Act, impending…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages Wildly at SCOTUS Losses as Plot to Rig Midterms Collapses
Donald Trump lost three big cases at the Supreme Court on Monday. His appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s verdict failed. He was blocked from firing a Federal reserve…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 29: Supreme Court Decision Bonanza
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover a sweeping slate of important Supreme Court decisions, Trump’s ridiculous plans to renovate a DC golf course, tragic…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Reflecting Pool Arrests Take Unnerving Turn—and Officials Go Mum
Donald Trump has insisted six people have been arrested and many more have been given citations for vandalizing the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial…
The DSR NetworkDSR Weekly Wrap-up: Death Toll Climbs as World Responds to Devastating Quakes in Venezuela
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 26th, we cover the horrifying fallout from twin earthquakes in Venezuela, new wrinkles in the US/Iran peace talks, a…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Now Playing! Donald Trump and the Impeachables
Our Supreme Court can’t even pretend to uphold the integrity of the law anymore. We essentially have a lawless court, not a conservative court. Their latest…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: How Can Democrats Get Their Act Together on AI?
After recent primaries, it’s clear that AI is top of mind for many Americans. Whether it’s a mistrust of AI as a whole or just the people at the helms of the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump 250 Gala Grows More Humiliating as Fox Grapples with Low Turnout
After Donald Trump kicked off his personalized celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a rally on the National Mall on Wednesday night, news accounts…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 25: Trump Slaps Down Housing Bill (and Senate Republicans)
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s refusal to sign a bipartisan housing bill, twin deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, Senate Republicans caving to…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Plot to Rig Midterms So Vile It Even Shocks GOPers
Donald Trump was all set to sign a bill passed by Congress that’s designed to reduce housing costs for the American people. But an angry Trump abruptly…
The DSR NetworkAn Intel Crisis Inside a National Security Crisis
Bill Pulte, Donald Trump’s new acting Director of National Intelligence and someone with zero prior experience, celebrated his new job with a massive purge of…