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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Apr 23, 2024 • 17min
April 23: Israel Poised for Escalation in Gaza, New Accusations in Trump Trial
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Israeli troops amassing near the Gaza Strip, new accusations from prosecutors in Trump’s hush money trial, mass arrests in US campus protests, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2024 • 16min
April 22: House Passes Aid Bill, Israeli IDF Intelligence Head Resigns
On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the House finally passing an aid bill for Ukraine, the head of the IDF’s intelligence department’s resignation, the Supreme Court reviewing anti-camping laws, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2024 • 9min
The DSR Daily Brief Thursday, April 18, 2024: Biden Supports Aid Package, Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Our Sources for Today's Episode:1:02: AP News: House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his jobPresident Joe Biden expressed strong support for House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to approve $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, highlighting a bipartisan push amid political tensions.2:01: Washington Post: Red states threaten librarians with prison — as blue states work to protect themSam Lee, a leader of the Connecticut Library Association, finds herself conflicted as she heads to work amidst a nationwide increase in book challenges.3:24: Al Jazeera: Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern IsraelHezbollah has claimed responsibility for an attack on a new military reconnaissance command center in Arab al-Aramshe, Israel, which wounded at least 14 Israeli soldiers, in retaliation for Israeli strikes that killed Hezbollah members.4:24: BBC: Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid voteUkraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, in an interview with the BBC in Washington DC, expressed cautious optimism about the U.S. Congress passing a crucial foreign aid bill that includes $61 billion earmarked for Ukraine.5:20: Straits Times: Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causes tsunami threat and airport closureIndonesian rescuers urgently evacuated thousands of people on April 18 after Mount Ruang erupted five times in two days, prompting authorities to raise its alert level to the highest and shut down the nearest international airport in Manado city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2024 • 20min
April 17: Foreign Ministers Visit Israel, US and China Defense Chiefs Hold Talks
On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss David Cameron’s visit to Jerusalem, US and China’s defense chiefs holding talks, Russia’s strategies to diminish Western influence, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2024 • 23min
April 16: Trump Trial Rejects Dozens of Jurors, Violence Continues in the West Bank
On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the rejection of dozens of jurors in Trump’s hush money trial, the killing of two Palestinians in the West Bank, Mike Johnson’s plan to split foreign aid into separate bills, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2024 • 17min
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 criminal trial, the Colorado House passing a semi-auto weapons ban, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2024 • 15min
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 ballot, reports that aid is still not reaching Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
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 Israel in the face of Iranian threats, a Canadian inquiry into Chinese election interference, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2024 • 22min
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 from a Boeing whistleblower, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2024 • 10min
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 transitional government, a landmark climate ruling in Europe, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
