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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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April 28: Correspondents’ Dinner Suspect Charged as White House Lashes Out at Democrats 28.04.2026 26:49

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the charges against the suspected Correspondents’ Dinner attacker, Trump’s displeasure with the latest Iranian peace proposal, a new redistricting fight in Florida, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 27: Fallout from the Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Grows 27.04.2026 27:36

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the fallout from the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, King Charles’ upcoming visit to the US, Bernie Sanders’ efforts to limit Super PAC money in the Democratic party, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump’s NATO Tantrum Reaches New Lows 26.04.2026 25:29

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 24, we discuss reports of planned retaliation against NATO allies, a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Trump’s harebrained scheme to take over Spirit Airlines, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 23: US and Iran Capture Tankers as Ceasefire Turmoil Continues 23.04.2026 20:25

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the US capturing a second sanctioned tanker, the firing of the Navy Secretary, the Senate passing a budget plan for ICE and DHS, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 22: Trump Extends Ceasefire (Some Restrictions May Apply) 22.04.2026 24:17

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump’s ceasefire extension and the Iranian capture of three boats, Virginia passing a redistricting measure in a win for Democrats, the administration going after the Southern Poverty Law Center, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 21: The Incredible Revolving Trump Cabinet Loses One More 21.04.2026 15:55

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the resignation of the Labor Secretary, JD Vance back en route to Islamabad for ceasefire talks, a critical special election in Virginia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 20: US Seizes Iranian Ship as Peace Talks Collapse Again 20.04.2026 17:34

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the latest collapse in peace talks between the US and Iran, the administration rolling out refunds for tariffs, a federal investigation into a supposed conspiracy against Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire 19.04.2026 19:24

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 17, we cover the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, the resignation of the acting director of ICE, a big progressive victory in New Jersey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 16: RFK Jr. Just Gets Weirder and Weirder 16.04.2026 37:14

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the latest bizarre story about RFK Jr., the Trump admin moving to erase convictions for January 6 rioters, Hegseth’s threats to restart combat operations in Iran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 15: Iran Blockade Underway as Peace Remains Out of Reach 15.04.2026 32:04

On the DSR Daily, we discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the many failures of JD Vance, the dynamics of the California governor’s race, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 14: Trump’s Papal Feud Reaches New Lows 14.04.2026 22:54

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s continuing feud with the Pope, the resignations of Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, a potential resumption of Iran peace talks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 13: Trump’s Blockade of Iran Begins Today 13.04.2026 27:23

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the promised blockade of Iran beginning today, Trump’s bizarre beef with Pope Leo, a massive defeat for Viktor Orban, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Melania Trump’s Bizarre Epstein Statement 12.04.2026 28:10

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 10th, we cover Melania’s extremely odd Epstein statements, Vance heading to Islamabad for Iran war negotiations, Trump lashing out at MAGA influencers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9: Ceasefire with Iran Already in Serious Jeopardy 09.04.2026 27:50

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the already tenuous ceasefire with Iran, Trump’s increasingly harsh words for NATO, Pam Bondi’s lack of testimony at an upcoming Epstein Files committee hearing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8: We Have a Ceasefire! (Some Restrictions May Apply) 08.04.2026 24:47

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the two-week ceasefire with Iran, Democratic victories in Wisconsin and Georgia, Israel continuing to hammer Lebanon, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 7: Trump Threatens the End of Iran in Horrifying Ultimatum 07.04.2026 23:21

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s horrifying threat to Iran, JD Vance traveling to Budapest to campaign for Viktor Orban, the Supreme Court bailing out Steve Bannon, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 6: Trump’s Easter Crashout 06.04.2026 22:24

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover Trump’s Easter threats against Iran, the US mission to rescue an airman in Iran, California ringing the alarm over rejected ballots, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Pam Bondi FIRED 05.04.2026 20:45

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 3rd, we break down the firing of Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth firing the Army Chief of Staff, Trump announcing more tariffs on drug companies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2: Trump’s Disastrous Address Makes Everything Worse 02.04.2026 23:50

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s disastrous televised address, Republicans announcing a plan to end the DHS shutdown, the US lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1: End to War May (Or May Not) Come Soon 01.04.2026 25:52

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump’s mixed signals on an end to the war in Iran, an executive order to create a nationwide list of eligible voters, the first mission to the Moon since 1972, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSR Daily March 31: National Gas Prices Above $4 a Gallon as Trump Flounders 31.03.2026 25:01

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down skyrocketing gas prices, the US organizing a summit to counter Antifa, a draconian new Israeli law targeting Palestinians, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 30: Millions Join “No Kings” Protests 30.03.2026 21:41

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the huge turnout of the latest “No Kings” protests, Iran-launched missile strikes across the Middle East, the growing presence of ICE at airports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Adds Signature to Money in Latest Vanity Project 29.03.2026 16:10

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for March 27 we discuss the Senate passing a bill to end the partial government shutdown, Trump adding his signature to paper currency, an extended pause on striking Iranian energy facilities, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 26: Trump and Iran at Odds Over Peace Deal 26.03.2026 15:45

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the gulf between Iranian leadership and Trump over a ceasefire, the DOJ paying a $1.25 million settlement to Michael Flynn, huge verdicts against Meta and YouTube, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25: The US Offers Puzzling Proposal to End Iran War 25.03.2026 14:27

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss a US proposal to end the war with Iran, Democrats flipping a Florida House seat, Senate Dems rejecting a proposal to fund DHS, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices