The DSR Daily
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The DSR Daily is a daily news podcast cover the foreign policy and national security news. Each weekday morning, Riley Fessler, Minnah Stein, and David Rothkopf will bring you the latest as covered by the best media outlets from around the world.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Aug 24, 2025 • 30min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: FBI Raids John Bolton’s Home
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 22, we cover the FBI raid of John Bolton’s house, a declaration of famine in Gaza City, the administration reviewing 55 million visa holders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2025 • 18min
August 21: Texas House Passes Redistricting Plan
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Texas House passing its controversial redistricting plan, the US and EU’s recent trade framework, a ridiculous plan to paint the border wall, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2025 • 24min
August 20: US/NATO Weigh Options for Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the US and NATO considering security options for Ukraine, Israeli approval of a new settlement project in the West Bank, GOP-imposed surveillance on Texas Democrats, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2025 • 21min
August 19: Zelensky and Trump’s Washington Meeting
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the meeting between Zelensky and Trump in Washington, Texas Democrats ending their walkout protest, discussions for the government to take 10% stake in Intel, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2025 • 26min
August 18: The White House Ukraine Meeting
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the imminent White House Ukraine meeting, mass protests in Israel, Trump’s targeting of mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2025 • 19min
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Gavin Newsom’s Controversial Redistricting Plan
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 15, we discuss the HHS reviving a vaccine skeptical task force, Gavin Newsom’s controversial plan to redraw congressional maps, the appointment of DEA head Terry Cole as DC’s emergency police commissioner, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2025 • 18min
August 14: Israel’s Plan to ‘Bury’ Idea of Palestinian State
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Israel’s new settlement plans, Trump’s intentions to extend federal control over DC, a ruling allowing the administration to continue withholding foreign aid, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2025 • 20min
August 13: Trump-Putin Summit Sidelines Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the upcoming Trump-Putin summit, Israel’s potential resettlement of Palestinians to South Sudan, the White House calls for a review of Smithsonian museums, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2025 • 24min
August 12: Trump Tightens Grip on DC
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s takeover of Washington, the US and China extending their tariff truce another 90 days, Trump’s new conservative Bureau of Labor Statistics nominee, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 • 21min
August 11: Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment to DC
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss President Trump threatening to deploy the National Guard to DC, a strange deal between the government and NVIDIA and AMD, a deadly strike on journalists in Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
