The DSR Daily
The DSR Network
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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May 12, 2025 • 17min
May 12: US and China Reach Tariff Agreement
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the US and China reaching a temporary agreement on tariffs, the latest on the India-Pakistan ceasefire, the Trump administration’s threat to suspend habeas corpus, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2025 • 28min
May 9: Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss the selection of the first American Pope, Trump tapping Jeanine Pirro as interim attorney for DC, Hegseth’s campaign against trans service members, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2025 • 22min
May 8: What's Inside These Big Trump Promises?
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss a tariff deal with the UK, the FBI resisting funding cuts, an update on Pope selection, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2025 • 32min
May 7: India Strikes Pakistan
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover India’s strikes on Pakistan, impending US-China trade talks focused on de-escalation, the Trump administration’s plans to deport immigrants to Libya, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2025 • 20min
May 6: Secretary Hegseth Slashes 20% of Generals
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Secretary Hegseth cutting 20% of generals, Trump’s new incentive scheme for self-deportation, the administration’s efforts to protect mifepristone, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2025 • 17min
May 5: Tariff Turmoil Continues
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the latest on US tariffs, Trump’s eyebrow raising interview with NBC, Israel’s terrifying new plan for Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2025 • 21min
May 2: A Trump Admin Smorgasbord
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss the impending Trump administration’s budget, the attempt to block funding for NPR and PBS, the HHS plan to require placebo testing for vaccines, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2025 • 18min
May 1: Senate Bid to Overturn Tariffs Falls Short
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Senate attempt to overturn tariffs, the US and Ukraine signing an agreement on natural resources, the Supreme Court considering taxpayer-funded religious charter schools, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025 • 20min
April 30: The Government Crackdown on International Students
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the new US policy for cracking down on international students, two reports detailing islamophobia and antisemitism at Harvard, the Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspending a judge, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2025 • 20min
April 29: Carney and Liberals Win Big
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the big win for the Liberals in Canada, Trump’s plans to ease some tariffs for US automakers, a Republican proposal for a massive overhaul of college financial aid, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
