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The DSR Daily

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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

July 28: US/EU Trade Deal Reached 28.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the EU/US trade deal, the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, Democrats’ plan to combat Texas redistricting, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: France to Recognize Palestinian State 27.07.2025

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for July 25, we discuss President Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, Tulsi Gabbard’s public accusations against Obama-era officials, conflict in Thailand and Cambodia, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 24: Protests Breakout Across Ukraine 24.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover protests over a controversial new law in Ukraine, calls for Pam Bondi to testify, another court blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 23: US and Japan Reach Trade Deal 23.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the new trade deal between the US and Japan, Pam Bondi firing a New Jersey prosecutor, a landmark new UN ICJ ruling on climate change, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 22: White House/WSJ Feud Intensifies 22.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the intensifying feud between The Wall Street Journal and the White House, the sentencing for an officer convicted in the death of Breonna Taylor, the administration releasing files related to the MLK assassination, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21: Harvard and Trump Court Showdown 21.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the Harvard challenge to restore $2.5 billion in funding, a key EPA research office shutting down, Japan’s surprising election results, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: The MAGA Epstein Rift Deepens 20.07.2025

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for July 18th, we discuss Democrats resisting Trump judicial nominees, Trump potentially releasing the grand jury testimony in the Epstein case, the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 17: Senate Hands Trump Another Win 17.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Senate voting to to rescind funding for public broadcasting, massive backlash over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, the Syrian government and Druze leaders reaching a ceasefire, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 16: Israel Strikes Syria 16.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Israel’s strikes on Damascus, MAGA discord over the release of the Epstein files, a Tariff deal reached with Indonesia, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 15: Department of Eduction Cuts Incoming 15.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the incoming cuts to the Department of Education, the ongoing purge of the DOJ, accelerating inflation, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DSR Daily July 14: Oh Boy, More Tariff Threats 14.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover new threats of tariffs on Mexico, Trump pledging new Patriot missiles for Ukraine, massive turnover at the DOJ, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: State Department Gears Up for Mass Firings 13.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for a Friday, we break down the State Department preparing to fire over 1,300 workers, Trump’s visit to Texas flood sites, new tariff announcements, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10: Supreme Court Rejects Florida Immigration Crackdown 10.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Supreme Court striking down an immigration crackdown in Florida, the US sanctioning a UN human rights abuses investigator, Trump’s 50% tariff for Brazil, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9: Court Clears the Way for Federal Firings 09.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing for mass federal layoffs, the IRS allowing churches to endorse political candidate, stalling ceasefire talks in Gaza, and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 8: Netanyahu Visits the White House 08.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, the resumption of weapons shipments to Ukraine, the latest from the deadly Texas floods, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 7: The New Battle Between Trump and Musk 07.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Musk’s announcement of his new political party, the extension of tariff deadlines, the horrific aftermath of flooding in Texas, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3: How to Celebrate July 4th 03.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the Trump megabill reaching the House, Trump and Zelenskiy to discuss pause of US arms deliveries in call, Kilmar Abrego Garcia describing ‘severe beatings’ and ‘psychological torture’ in Salvadoran prison, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2: Big Beautiful Bill Passes The Senate 02.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Trump megabill passing, 20 states suing the Trump Administration, the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 1: Megabill Deadline Looms 01.07.2025

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover updates on the Trump megabill, Elon Musk's self-interest fueled proclamations, changing environmental laws in California, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30: GOP Proposes Even More Cuts to Medicaid 30.06.2025

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover Netanyahu shifting priority to rescue the hostages, GOP pushing new legislation to cut even more from Medicaid, Trump's upcoming visit to Alligator Alcatraz, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 27: The Supreme Court’s Momentous Decisions 27.06.2025

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the five Supreme Court decisions revealed today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26: Iran Strike Fallout Continues 26.06.2025

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the White House moving to limit the sharing of classified info with Congress, EU leaders meeting for a post-NATO summit meeting, the Trump administration suing every federal judge in Maryland, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25: Mamdani Wins NY Primary 25.06.2025

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Zohran Mamdani’s big win in the New York mayoral primary, reports that Iran’s nuclear program wasn’t destroyed, RFK Jr.’s disastrous moves as health secretary, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24: To Ceasefire or Not to Ceasefire? 24.06.2025

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the confusing ceasefire with Iran, the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling on deportation, a close mayoral primary in New York, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23: Trump Suggest Regime Change in Iran 23.06.2025

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump considering regime change in Iran, the NATO summit in The Hague, the Supreme Court nearing the end of its term, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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