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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

May 2: Russia Using Chemical Agents in Ukraine, Arizona Senate Strikes Down Abortion Law 02.05.2024

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover US allegations that Russia is using chemical weapons in Ukraine, the Arizona Senate striking down the 1864 abortion law, giant pandas returning to the San Diego Zoo, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1: House Dems to Block Johnson Ouster, Protesters Clash at UCLA 01.05.2024

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the House Democrat plan to protect Speaker Johnson from being ousted, protesters clashing on UCLA’s campus, the latest on Secretary Blinken’s ceasefire negotiations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 30: Columbia University Protests Escalate, Biden Admin Continues Ceasefire Negotiations 30.04.2024

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the latest from the Columbia University protests, the ongoing ceasefire efforts by the Biden administration, an election disinformation investigation into Meta, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 29: Israeli Officials Fear Arrest Warrants, Spain’s PM Refuses to Resign 29.04.2024

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss potential arrest warrants from the ICC for Israeli officials, the Spanish PM refusing to step down after a turbulent week, deadly flooding in Kenya, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 26: Weinstein Conviction Overturned in NY, Supreme Court Closes in on Decision on Trump Immunity 26.04.2024

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned in NY, the Supreme Court’s deliberations on Trump’s immunity claims, Secretary Blinken’s trip to Beijing, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 25: Arizona House Repeals Abortion Ban, Ukraine Uses Long-Range US Missiles 25.04.2024

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the Arizona House repealing an 1864 abortion ban, Ukraine using longer-range US missiles for the first time, Rudy Giuliani and others being indicted for 2020 election interference, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 23: Israel Poised for Escalation in Gaza, New Accusations in Trump Trial 23.04.2024

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

April 22: House Passes Aid Bill, Israeli IDF Intelligence Head Resigns 22.04.2024

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

The DSR Daily Brief Thursday, April 18, 2024: Biden Supports Aid Package, Volcano Erupts in Indonesia 18.04.2024

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 job President 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 lib...

April 17: Foreign Ministers Visit Israel, US and China Defense Chiefs Hold Talks 17.04.2024

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

April 16: Trump Trial Rejects Dozens of Jurors, Violence Continues in the West Bank 16.04.2024

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

April 15: US Won’t Join Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran, Trump Criminal Trail Begins Today 15.04.2024

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

April 12: US Sends Top General to Israel, States Warn Biden Could Miss Ballot 12.04.2024

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

April 11: Arizona Republicans Block Repeal Effort, Biden Vows Support for Israel 11.04.2024

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

April 10: January 6th Rioters Win Early Release, Parents of Michigan Gunman Sentenced 10.04.2024

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

April 9: Israel Sets Date for Rafah Offensive, Haiti Finalizes Deal for Transitional Council
 09.04.2024

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

April 8: Israel Confirms Troop Reduction in Gaza, Pro-Russian Candidate Wins in Slovakia 08.04.2024

AP News: Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view Millions in North America, from Mexico through the U.S. to Canada, eagerly anticipated a total solar eclipse, with the best viewing conditions expected in northeastern regions. This event, drawing the largest crowd for an eclipse in North America due to its path through densely populated areas, promised ov...

April 5: Israel Offers Concessions, No Labels Officially Fails Miserably 05.04.2024

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Israel’s new concessions after a call with Biden, No Labels abandoning its efforts to field a presidential candidate, rescue efforts underway in Taiwan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 4: Judge Rejects Trump’s Trial Delay, Aid Groups Halt Work in Gaza 04.04.2024

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the rejection of Trump’s request to delay his hush-money trial, aid groups halting their work in Gaza, Russia blaming Ukraine and the West for a deadly terrorist attack, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3: Taiwan Hit by Massive Earthquake, Biden and Xi Hold Talks 03.04.2024

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the 7.2 magnitude quake in Taiwan, Biden and Xi holding their first talks since November, NATO considering a plan for long-term Ukraine aid, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2: Israeli Strike Kills Aid Workers, Trump Posts Bond 02.04.2024

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Israeli strike that killed World Central Kitchen workers, Trump posting his $175 million bond, Ukrainian drone attacks deep in Russian territory, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1: Thousands Protest Netanyahu in Israel, Opposition Stuns Erdogan in Turkish Elections 01.04.2024

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the massive protests against the Netanyahu government in Israel, the stunning performance of Turkey’s main opposition party, massive political rallies in India, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Visits India, Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years 29.03.2024

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit to India, Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25 year sentence, the ICJ ordering Israel to allow aid into Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 28: Ireland to Intervene in Israel Genocide Case, Joseph Lieberman Passes Away 28.03.2024

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Ireland’s intentions to intervene in Israel’s genocide case at the ICJ, the passing of Joseph Lieberman, Sam Bankman-Fried’s impending sentencing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27 - New Details from Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Defense Secretary Concerned Over Gaza Death Toll 27.03.2024

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the new details from the Baltimore bridge collapse, Secretary Austin’s concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza, the Supreme Court’s seeming inclination to protect mifepristone, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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