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.
Episodes
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Apr 28, 2025 • 18min
April 28: Election Day in Canada
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Election Day in Canada, the Kremlin announcing a 3 day ceasefire in May, Catholic cardinals choosing May 7th for the conclave, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025 • 14min
April 25: More Court Setbacks for Trump Admin
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the mounting number of court setbacks for the administration, an investigation into ActBlue, Trump’s statement that “Crimea will stay with Russia,” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2025 • 13min
April 24: Russia Ramps Up Attacks on Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Russia’s attack on Kyiv, mounting tensions between India and Pakistan, Trump’s attempt to change college accreditation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025 • 17min
April 23: Big Changes at the State Department
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the huge changes coming to the State Department, the extension of a block on deporting alleged gang members, the Supreme Court hearing a case on the teaching of LGBT books in schools, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025 • 18min
April 22: Harvard Sues Trump Admin
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Harvard filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, the NIH moving to ban grants to universities with DEI programs, student loan collections resuming, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025 • 23min
April 21: Pope Francis Dies at 88
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the death of Pope Francis, Defense Secretary Hegseth sharing yet more sensitive information over Signal, the Supreme Court hearing a challenge to Obamacare, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025 • 20min
April 18: US Support in Ukraine at a Flashpoint
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss Secretary Rubio signaling a potential end to US support in Ukraine, Senator Van Hollen meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Trump suggesting a possible easing of the US-China tariff conflict, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025 • 16min
April 17: Trump’s War with Harvard
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the administration’s campaign against Harvard, Trump’s calls for the Fed chair’s firing, upcoming Ukraine talks with Europe, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025 • 22min
April 16: A Gloomy Economic Forecast
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the WTO’s economic forecast for the year, the administration’s efforts to speed up asylum cases, the White House press pool shakeups, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025 • 20min
April 15: Fallout from the Trump/Bukele Meeting
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the fallout from the Trump/Bukele Meeting at the White House, the administration’s plan to slash State Department funding, the freezing of $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
