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The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 24: Mamdani Scores Big Victory in Electoral Sweep
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down big progressive victories in New York, the Senate offering a rare rebuke of President Trump, two key judicial…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Angry Trump Snaps at Media over Iran as Fox Hits Him with Brutal Poll
Donald Trump’s anger at the media over his Iran fiasco is mounting. He snapped at a reporter for noting that Americans might not support spending $80 billion…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 23: Mass Counterterrorism Firings as Iran Peace Negotiations Stumble Forward
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the mass firings at ODNI under Bill Pulte, the US enacting a 60 day lift on Iranian sanctions, friction between MAGA…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Reflecting Pool Fiasco as Arrests over it Grow Darker
Donald Trump’s renovation of the Reflecting Pool is a major fiasco, and it’s getting him angrier. In Truth Social posts, he raged at a journalist for covering…
The DSR NetworkNTK: Killing Baby Hitler: A Conversation with Mike Tomasky
In his new novel Killing Baby Hitler, editor of The New Republic Mike Tomasky uses humor and satire to explore themes of responsibility and evil. But when our…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily for June 22: This UN Nuclear Inspection Agreement Looks Awfully Familiar
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss JD Vance announcing Iran has agreed to UN Nuclear inspections, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing his…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline
Donald Trump’s war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights…
The DSR NetworkDSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump and Vance Piss Off Israel
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 19th, we break down Israeli anger over the memorandum of understanding, a huge flu outbreak at a military base in Texas, a…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: AI & Group Chats of the Apocalypse
Twists of recent history have led to deep distrust of the AI sector and political decisions about AI—and with good reason for both. With expert Dave Karpf, we…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Breaking News: It Matters if the President is a Psychopath
The indecency and sociopathy of Donald Trump’s presidency is in sharp contrast with the leadership of past presidents. While Clinton, Obama and Bush all had…
The DSR NetworkNTK: The Urgent Need for an Insurgent Media
We officially have a peace deal! At least, according to the mainstream media. Traditional outlets are taking the administration at its word, and frankly…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 18: First Tankers Enter Strait Under US-Iran Agreement
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the opening hours of the US-Iran peace deal, Pete Hegseth announcing a review of US forces in Europe, a billionaire…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Angry and Rattled, Trump’s Fox Allies Blurt It Out on Live TV: He Lost
Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran has now been released, and it confirms what we all expected: He got nothing of any significance. A surprising number of…
The DSR NetworkWhat’re the Odds Trump’s Bad Deal with Iran Actually Survives?
The US has finally released the terms of its deal with Iran. In short, the United States is essentially suing Iran for peace, giving Iran what Iran wants, and…
The DSR NetworkNTK: Special Update: Breaking Down the US Terms of Surrender to Iran
We now know the details of Trump’s peace proposal for Iran, and it’s ugly. The Iranians are making out like bandits, getting a dream deal that goes far beyond…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 17: Peace Agreement is a Massive Win for Iran
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the details of the peace agreement with Iran, Trump delaying the nomination of Jay Clayton for intel director, the…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trumpworld Quietly Shivs JD Vance as Damning Leaks Discredit Iran Deal
Sources tell Axios that U.S. intelligence agencies seriously doubt that Iran will make the concessions on its nuclear program that Donald Trump expects it to…
The DSR NetworkNTK: Trump’s Humiliating Defeat: The Next Edition of "The Art of the Deal" Will Be in Farsi
Okay we have to say it — we told you so. The “peace deal” that Trump has struck with Iran is a fig leaf for surrender. With massive giveaways to the regime and…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 16: Trump Brings the Chaos to G7 Summit
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s puzzling comments at the G7 summit, a political firestorm facing Benjamin Netanyahu, a DOJ investigation…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump’s Dimwitted Tirade on Iran Deal Accidentally Reveals It’s a Sham
Now that Donald Trump has reached a ceasefire with Iran, the scrutiny of it has been brutal, making it obvious that he got nothing of significance. In a…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 15: Peace in the Middle East… Maybe?
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss a tentative deal to tend the Iran war, the upcoming G7 summit, the results of Trump’s UFC event at the White House, and…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Jamie Raskin—and Accidentally Hands Dems Midterm Weapon
Donald Trump erupted in fury at Representative Jamie Raskin in a long, rambling Truth Social post. Trump called him a “loser” who suffers from “Trump…
The DSR NetworkDSR Weekly Wrap-up: What’s That? ANOTHER Peace Memorandum in the Works?
On the DSR Weekly wrap-up for June 12, we cover reports of a new peace memorandum in the works, Trump’s new nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Elon…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Hits Record-Breaking Low in Polls as Aides Leak: He’s “Furious”
Donald Trump’s polling just crashed to new lows. He’s hit a net approval on inflation of negative 50 points in numerous surveys, something no other president…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Meeting Trump’s Twisted Deviancy Halfway Is NOT The Answer for Dems
Donald Trump is more concerned with a UFC fight at the White House than he is with the well-being of Americans. Surprised? The administration that is so…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 11: Trump Loves Inflation and Hates Iran
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump’s promise to seize control of Iran’s oil, his baffling declaration of love for inflation, and this…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Iran Tirades Get So Unhinged that His Own Aide Visibly Cringes
Donald Trump is all over the place on Iran. After insisting a deal was imminent, he’s now threatening more full-scale bombing. He just claimed that “I love the…
The DSR NetworkThe Coming “Epic Change” in US-Israel and US-Middle East Relations
Senator Chris Van Hollen and J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami join David Rothkopf to discuss the ongoing seismic shift in the U.S. relationship with Israel…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 10: US and Iran War Reignites
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the US and Iran striking one another, the victory of Graham Platner in Maine’s primary, Bill Gates’s upcoming…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Fox in Meltdown over Booing of Trump as Polls Take Truly Brutal Turn
Donald Trump faced merciless booing at the Knicks game Monday night, and Fox News figures quickly recognized how perilous this is. As Media Matters details…
The DSR NetworkAI, Energy and Climate: AI and energy access: Bill Lenihan
Can AI help deliver access to reliable, affordable energy in emerging economies? The team at ZOLA Intelligence believes the answer to that question is yes…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 9: JD Vance Casts Unfounded Doubt on LA Election
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss JD Vance’s comments on the LA mayoral election, a judge striking down Trump’s H-1B visa fee, Trump being greeted by a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Angry Trump Storms Out of On-Air Interview For Unnervingly Dark Reason
Over the weekend, Donald Trump exploded during an on-air interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker. He called her “crooked” and “stupid” and abruptly ended the…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 8: Trump Throws Tantrum During Interview
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down Iran and Israel striking one another, Trump’s dramatic temper tantrum during an interview, Hegseth’s disgusting…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump 250 Rally Takes Humiliating Turn as MAGA Ally Harshly Mocks Him
Donald Trump is desperately trying to salvage his gala commemorating the United States’s 250th anniversary after many celebrities pulled out. He let out a…
The DSR NetworkDSR Weekly Wrap-up: House Rebukes Trump While Senate Passes Immigration Package
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 5th, we discuss the House passing an Ukraine aid package, the Senate passing ICE funding, John Bolton’s guilty plea deal…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Who Will Find the First AI Jobs Bite the Most Painful?
It’s time to get serious about the effects of AI on how we work. Like every technological revolution, the advent of AI is causing tectonic shifts in labor. But…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Mary Trump: Donald is Losing it Fast
Donald Trump is becoming more and more dangerous as his physical and mental health unravels. This cognitive decline, however, has serious implications for…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Iran Setbacks as Leaks Reveal His Seething Obama Envy
After the House voted to direct Donald Trump to end the Iran war, he exploded at the four Republicans who turned against him, terming them “grandstanders” who…
The DSR NetworkNTK: McQuade: Saving America from a Mob-Style Government
American Democracy is more corrupt than ever. Trump and his allies are acting like the mob — making as much money as they can and breaking anything in their…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 4: House Passes War Powers Resolution to Rein in Trump
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the House finally passing a war powers resolution, an impending nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Mental Decline Exposed as Damning Video Evidence Flummoxes Rubio
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before a House committee on Wednesday, Representative Ted Lieu questioned him at length about Donald Trump’s mental…
The DSR NetworkElection ‘26 Outlook: It Ain’t the Meat (It’s the Motion)
The political landscape is heating up as we approach the midterm elections. Key issues like our economy are at the forefront of most voters’ minds, and the…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 3: Trump Will Still be IMMUNE to Audits, Blanche Confirms
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Todd Blanche confirming Trump and his family will be immune to IRS audits, early results from California’s…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Push to Jail Foes Takes Darker Turn—and GOP Senators Are Rattled
Donald Trump just named William Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing the outgoing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte is best known for abusing his…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 2: Marco Rubio Testifies
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Marco Rubio’s congressional testimony, Californians heading to the polls, a major Russian attack on Ukraine, and more…
The DSR NetworkAI, Energy and Climate: The Pope's Powerful Message on AI
Pope Leo sent some strong messages about AI in his 42,000-word essay last week. Is the Pope anti-AI? What risks and benefits of AI does the Pope highlight?…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Fresh Iran Humiliation as GOP Angst Grows: “Screwed”
Donald Trump is hitting many new difficulties. On Monday, Iran abandoned talks with the U.S., angering Trump. Speaking to CNBC, he raged that he “couldn’t care…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily June 1: Judge Freezes Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the judicial review of Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, new controversy surrounding Graham Platner, Pam Bondi’s…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Epstein Mess Worsens as MAGA Cracks Up: “He Lame-Ducked Himself”
Former attorney general Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors Friday about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She effectively let it be known that Todd Blanche…
The DSR NetworkDSR Weekly Wrap-up: A New Ceasefire Deal Reached. Where Have We Heard That Before?
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 29th, we break down the new tentative deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, the explosion of Blue Origin’s latest rocket, a…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump ICE Standoff in N.J. Takes Darker Turn with Unnerving DHS Threat
For days, activists have been protesting terrible conditions at an ICE facility in New Jersey. In response, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is now…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: The One and Only Way to Truly Defeat the Trump Crime Family
Crime, crime, crime. Donald Trump and his cronies have absolutely zero concept of humility, of decency, or of anything other than corruption. No one is being…
The DSR NetworkNTK: A Fig Leaf for Surrender
What, exactly, is Trump’s plan in Iran? Does he know? Does anyone? Negotiations are underway over Iran’s nuclear capabilities, but the likelihood that a deal…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily May 28: Judge Paves Way for Trump’s Mail-in Voting Crackdown
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a judge paving the way for Trump’s mail-in voting executive order, a Justice Department probe targeting E. Jean…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Surprise Admission about Midterms as GOP Panic Erupts
“I don’t care about the midterms,” Donald Trump admitted during a monologue about his Iran war. In addition to candidly declaring that he doesn’t care that his…
The DSR NetworkThe Urgent Need to Uncrazy America
The US is weakening itself in every area of geopolitical strength. Thanks to the total inadequacy of the Trump administration, we have gone from a reliable…
The DSR NetworkSiliconsciousness: Pope Leo Trolls Trump on AI…and much much more
The Pope has spoken on AI, and he has some concerns. The Pope’s new encyclical warns of profound dangers associated with artificial intelligence and calls for…
The DSR NetworkDSR Daily May 27: MAGA Wins the Battle in Texas.. But Loses the War?
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the victory of Ken Paxton in Texas, Trump’s latest giveaways to Russia, the US’s role in the disastrous Ebola…
The DSR NetworkThe Daily Blast: Trumpworld Erupts in Fury as Coverage of His Health Takes Brutal Turn
After Donald Trump attended his physical, he proclaimed his health perfect. Then the White House rapid response team—which leads the charge for…