The DSR Network
The DSR Network is the official home of several podcasts including Deep State Radio, Need to Know, Words Matter, The DSR Daily, The Daily Blast, Siliconsciousness, and more. It offers a range of content covering politics, current events, and culture. The network encourages listeners to become members for additional benefits.
Episodes
NTK: The Good News for Democrats
The Democratic Party is not totally hopeless! But in this era of rising frustration, economic insecurity, and radically changed media, who actually understands how to meet people where they are and win the future? Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg join David Rothkopf to discuss some of the Democratic Party’s internal debates and offer some hope that this midterm election’s diversity and primary-sea
Words Matter: America at a Crossroads for Our 250th Birthday
This Independence Day, we’re face with a stark reality: the values and ideals that lay the foundation of our democracy are consistently being undermined by a corrupt, authoritarian president. The Supreme Court rulings of the past week have effectively cemented Trump as the most powerful executive in U.S. history - isn’t this exactly what our Founding Fathers fought against? This 250th celebration
The DSR Daily for July 2: The Founding Fathers Would be Ashamed of America 250
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump taking a trip on the new Air Force One, the White House proposing cuts to hospital payments for scans, Trump’s America 250 problem, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Vile Scheme to Rig Midterms as Polls Take Brutal Turn
In today’s episode, MS NOW’s Steve Benen makes a strong case that Donald Trump has corrupted the process of awarding disaster aid to states. Trump has been rejecting aid requests from blue states at a lopsided rate. But this week, Trump announced that he’s awarding aid to Democratic-run swing states with critical gubernatorial, Senate, and House races in them. But here’s the key: As Benen details,
NTK: On Courage: A Conversation with Ami Fields-Meyer and Julia Angwin
The first two years of Trump’s second term have been a full-fledged attack on American democracy. So what can we do to fight back? Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer join David Rothkopf to provide an answer through their new book On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear. Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of dissidents and activists from around the world, we can learn how to fight an
Reasons for Optimism as We Celebrate America’s 250th
America’s 250th anniversary is just a few days away, and what should be a proud celebration will be tainted by the corruption of the Trump regime. The Supreme Court seems to disregard our Constitution and the ideals that our country was founded on no longer seem integral to our government. Is democracy in the United States working? What do we have to look back on, and what do we have to look forwa
DSR Daily July 1: Supreme Court Protects Birthright Citizenship
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the Supreme Court’s huge decisions on money in politics and citizenship, big wins for Democratic Socialists in Colorado, Trump’s insane profits from crypto, and more.
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The Daily Blast: MAGA Rage Takes Unnerving Turn as Birthright Loss Rattles Trump Badly
After the Supreme Court upheld the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, Trump and MAGA lost it. Trump threatened to get Congress to end the guarantee, which he can’t do, and he lamely claimed it was a “WIN” for China: The sheer haplessness of his response hinted at how disoriented the ruling left him. But MAGA exploded: One personality called on the masses to “use whatever force is
DSR Daily June 30: Trump’s Great American State Fair is a Hilarious Disaster
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the hilarious travesty of the Great American State Fair, Trump doubling down on the SAVE America Act, impending changes to the federal student loan system, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Rages Wildly at SCOTUS Losses as Plot to Rig Midterms Collapses
Donald Trump lost three big cases at the Supreme Court on Monday. His appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s verdict failed. He was blocked from firing a Federal reserve official. And most important, the court upheld the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. He ranted wildly over these losses. On the last one he exploded in a long and angry tirade, demanding again that Republicans pass onerous voter suppre
DSR Daily June 29: Supreme Court Decision Bonanza
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover a sweeping slate of important Supreme Court decisions, Trump’s ridiculous plans to renovate a DC golf course, tragic updates from the Venezuelan earthquake catastrophe, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Reflecting Pool Arrests Take Unnerving Turn—and Officials Go Mum
Donald Trump has insisted six people have been arrested and many more have been given citations for vandalizing the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This allegedly includes carving a 350-foot gash in the pool’s sealant, and in a dark and angry tirade, Trump just described these people as akin to enemies of the state. But The New York Times just obtained a new statement from fede
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Death Toll Climbs as World Responds to Devastating Quakes in Venezuela
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 26th, we cover the horrifying fallout from twin earthquakes in Venezuela, new wrinkles in the US/Iran peace talks, a ridiculous development in the Reflecting Pool saga, and more.
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Words Matter: Now Playing! Donald Trump and the Impeachables
Our Supreme Court can’t even pretend to uphold the integrity of the law anymore. We essentially have a lawless court, not a conservative court. Their latest disturbing ruling? A ruling in favor of deporting Haitians and Syrians currently legally residing in the United States. Could this lead to another impeachment of Donald Trump? How could Dems use impeachment as a political tool ahead of the nex
Siliconsciousness: How Can Democrats Get Their Act Together on AI?
After recent primaries, it’s clear that AI is top of mind for many Americans. Whether it’s a mistrust of AI as a whole or just the people at the helms of the companies reaping massive profits, it’s clear that it’s past time for Democrats to have a robust tech and AI strategy. Former Director of the National AI Office Karen Kornbluh joins David Rothkopf to consider what Dems need to do for the midt
The Daily Blast: Trump 250 Gala Grows More Humiliating as Fox Grapples with Low Turnout
After Donald Trump kicked off his personalized celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a rally on the National Mall on Wednesday night, news accounts described the event as very sparsely attended. Trump himself practically begged for more people to show up to the next event set for July 4. Amusingly, this comes after Fox News madly hyped the Wednesday rally in an effort to drum up excitement.
DSR Daily June 25: Trump Slaps Down Housing Bill (and Senate Republicans)
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s refusal to sign a bipartisan housing bill, twin deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, Senate Republicans caving to Trump on a war powers vote, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Plot to Rig Midterms So Vile It Even Shocks GOPers
Donald Trump was all set to sign a bill passed by Congress that’s designed to reduce housing costs for the American people. But an angry Trump abruptly canceled the signing and blurted out a demand that Republicans pass voter suppression legislation instead. This surprised Trump’s own advisers and shocked Republicans in Congress. Why? They apparently couldn’t fathom that he’d so openly prioritize
An Intel Crisis Inside a National Security Crisis
Bill Pulte, Donald Trump’s new acting Director of National Intelligence and someone with zero prior experience, celebrated his new job with a massive purge of staff. The ODNI was created to protect Americans - is it now becoming Trump’s personal detective agency? John Sipher, a former intelligence officer with 28 years of experience in the CIA, joins David Rothkopf to discuss the state of America’
DSR Daily June 24: Mamdani Scores Big Victory in Electoral Sweep
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down big progressive victories in New York, the Senate offering a rare rebuke of President Trump, two key judicial rulings on the administration’s deportation efforts, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Snaps at Media over Iran as Fox Hits Him with Brutal Poll
Donald Trump’s anger at the media over his Iran fiasco is mounting. He snapped at a reporter for noting that Americans might not support spending $80 billion more on the war, as the Pentagon has requested. Trump even dubiously claimed the public would gladly support this. Then, at a rally, Trump seethed at the media for not being worshipful of his handling of the Iran talks. He also nonsensically
DSR Daily June 23: Mass Counterterrorism Firings as Iran Peace Negotiations Stumble Forward
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the mass firings at ODNI under Bill Pulte, the US enacting a 60 day lift on Iranian sanctions, friction between MAGA and the Supreme Court, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Reflecting Pool Fiasco as Arrests over it Grow Darker
Donald Trump’s renovation of the Reflecting Pool is a major fiasco, and it’s getting him angrier. In Truth Social posts, he raged at a journalist for covering the story. He fulminated that vandals had cut at 250-foot gash in the facade (which is entirely unverified). He hailed multiple arrests at the scene. He even angrily threatened 10 years in jail. Yet these arrests are only growing more questi
NTK: Killing Baby Hitler: A Conversation with Mike Tomasky
In his new novel Killing Baby Hitler, editor of The New Republic Mike Tomasky uses humor and satire to explore themes of responsibility and evil. But when our President does things like hosting a UFC fight in front of the White House, what is even satire anymore? Mike Tomasky joins David Rothkopf to discuss his new book as well as take stock of our current political climate and the future of polit
The DSR Daily for June 22: This UN Nuclear Inspection Agreement Looks Awfully Familiar
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss JD Vance announcing Iran has agreed to UN Nuclear inspections, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing his resignation, Jeanine Pirro announcing her office will strictly prosecute anyone caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline
Donald Trump’s war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one early-morning tirade, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he fulminated at length about his ballroom. He’s posting updates on the
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump and Vance Piss Off Israel
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 19th, we break down Israeli anger over the memorandum of understanding, a huge flu outbreak at a military base in Texas, a signal of the coming end of Keir Starmer’s rule in the UK, and more.
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Siliconsciousness: AI & Group Chats of the Apocalypse
Twists of recent history have led to deep distrust of the AI sector and political decisions about AI—and with good reason for both. With expert Dave Karpf, we discuss how we got to this point and how tech barons have reached historic levels of power and influence in Washington.
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Words Matter: Breaking News: It Matters if the President is a Psychopath
The indecency and sociopathy of Donald Trump’s presidency is in sharp contrast with the leadership of past presidents. While Clinton, Obama and Bush all had their faults that have led us to our current political situation, they at least maintained some sort of professionalism and decency. Donald Trump, on the other hand, is a psychopath. David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss the implications of
NTK: The Urgent Need for an Insurgent Media
We officially have a peace deal! At least, according to the mainstream media. Traditional outlets are taking the administration at its word, and frankly, that’s never a good idea. Why does the “prestige” media continue to give this administration the benefit of the doubt? Dan Froomkin and Jeff Jarvis join David Rothkopf to examine why the establishment fails us again and again and why we desperate
DSR Daily June 18: First Tankers Enter Strait Under US-Iran Agreement
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the opening hours of the US-Iran peace deal, Pete Hegseth announcing a review of US forces in Europe, a billionaire tax reaching enough signatures for the ballot in California, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Angry and Rattled, Trump’s Fox Allies Blurt It Out on Live TV: He Lost
Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran has now been released, and it confirms what we all expected: He got nothing of any significance. A surprising number of his allies agree. Fox News figures, visibly angry and rattled, are saying the deal “doesn’t feel like a victory,” that “we lost the most,” and that Iran is “better off” than before. Others are already throwing JD Vance under the bus, with o
What’re the Odds Trump’s Bad Deal with Iran Actually Survives?
The US has finally released the terms of its deal with Iran. In short, the United States is essentially suing Iran for peace, giving Iran what Iran wants, and getting very little of what the US has said it wanted. Will this deal survive, or are we headed for an even longer period of conflict and negotiation? How does this deal shift the dynamic with countries like Lebanon? Kim Ghattas joins David
NTK: Special Update: Breaking Down the US Terms of Surrender to Iran
We now know the details of Trump’s peace proposal for Iran, and it’s ugly. The Iranians are making out like bandits, getting a dream deal that goes far beyond the JCPOA. Jon Wolfsthal and Joe Cirincione join David Rothkopf to examine this terrible deal and what it means for the future of Iran and the region.
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DSR Daily June 17: Peace Agreement is a Massive Win for Iran
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the details of the peace agreement with Iran, Trump delaying the nomination of Jay Clayton for intel director, the early results of DC’s mayoral race, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trumpworld Quietly Shivs JD Vance as Damning Leaks Discredit Iran Deal
Sources tell Axios that U.S. intelligence agencies seriously doubt that Iran will make the concessions on its nuclear program that Donald Trump expects it to once talks on it progress in earnest. The leaks are striking: They reflect badly on Trump’s ceasefire with Iran and his claims that he prevailed on Iran to drop its nuclear ambitions. Tellingly, the sources also report that JD Vance was a voc
NTK: Trump’s Humiliating Defeat: The Next Edition of "The Art of the Deal" Will Be in Farsi
Okay we have to say it — we told you so. The “peace deal” that Trump has struck with Iran is a fig leaf for surrender. With massive giveaways to the regime and no mention of Iran’s nuclear material, it’s clear that this is Trump’s attempt to wash his hands of this debacle. Join Jon Wolfsthal, Joe Cirincione, and David Rothkopf as they break down Trump’s latest humiliating defeat.
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DSR Daily June 16: Trump Brings the Chaos to G7 Summit
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump’s puzzling comments at the G7 summit, a political firestorm facing Benjamin Netanyahu, a DOJ investigation into Gavin Newsom, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump’s Dimwitted Tirade on Iran Deal Accidentally Reveals It’s a Sham
Now that Donald Trump has reached a ceasefire with Iran, the scrutiny of it has been brutal, making it obvious that he got nothing of significance. In a rambling monologue to reporters, Trump excoriated Barack Obama’s Iran deal for making billions in funding available to the Iranians. But this is actually a self-own: Trump’s own arrangement uses a very similar mechanism, opening up funds as an inc
DSR Daily June 15: Peace in the Middle East… Maybe?
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss a tentative deal to tend the Iran war, the upcoming G7 summit, the results of Trump’s UFC event at the White House, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Jamie Raskin—and Accidentally Hands Dems Midterm Weapon
Donald Trump erupted in fury at Representative Jamie Raskin in a long, rambling Truth Social post. Trump called him a “loser” who suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” But the tirade was unintentionally revealing. Trump raged that if Raskin and Democrats win the House, they will “impeach me” and called on Congress to “EXPEL THE BUM” before it’s too late. In so doing, Trump revealed that he ab
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: What’s That? ANOTHER Peace Memorandum in the Works?
On the DSR Weekly wrap-up for June 12, we cover reports of a new peace memorandum in the works, Trump’s new nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Elon Musk preparing to become the first trillionaire, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Hits Record-Breaking Low in Polls as Aides Leak: He’s “Furious”
Donald Trump’s polling just crashed to new lows. He’s hit a net approval on inflation of negative 50 points in numerous surveys, something no other president has done—ever. Trump also is at 80 percent disapproval on gas prices. And this is the first time Democrats have led Republicans on inflation since the 1970s. It’s no accident that this comes as sources around Trump tell CNN that he’s “furious
Words Matter: Meeting Trump’s Twisted Deviancy Halfway Is NOT The Answer for Dems
Donald Trump is more concerned with a UFC fight at the White House than he is with the well-being of Americans. Surprised? The administration that is so focused on money and power is stripping civil rights and throwing away any concerns about the economic tolls millions of Americans are currently facing. Your favorite political heavyweights Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to discuss this
DSR Daily June 11: Trump Loves Inflation and Hates Iran
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump’s promise to seize control of Iran’s oil, his baffling declaration of love for inflation, and this administration’s latest vitriol for immigrants.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Iran Tirades Get So Unhinged that His Own Aide Visibly Cringes
Donald Trump is all over the place on Iran. After insisting a deal was imminent, he’s now threatening more full-scale bombing. He just claimed that “I love the inflation” caused by the war. And in several rants, he insisted that the United States has secretly smuggled 100 million barrels of oil out of Iran and on to the world market (the whole thing appears mostly invented). In an extraordinary ex
The Coming “Epic Change” in US-Israel and US-Middle East Relations
Senator Chris Van Hollen and J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami join David Rothkopf to discuss the ongoing seismic shift in the U.S. relationship with Israel and the Middle East. As Americans undergo a fundamental change in how they perceive allies and foes in the region, how must legislators respond? Don’t miss this critical conversation on how we can forge a path toward lasting peace and stabilit
DSR Daily June 10: US and Iran War Reignites
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the US and Iran striking one another, the victory of Graham Platner in Maine’s primary, Bill Gates’s upcoming testimony in a congressional Epstein investigation, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Fox in Meltdown over Booing of Trump as Polls Take Truly Brutal Turn
Donald Trump faced merciless booing at the Knicks game Monday night, and Fox News figures quickly recognized how perilous this is. As Media Matters details, Fox personalties and on-air chyrons spun madly in response. They absurdly portrayed the reception as much more muddled, as inspired by something other than Trump, and even as meaningfully peppered with cheers for him. This comes as his polls j
AI, Energy and Climate: AI and energy access: Bill Lenihan
Can AI help deliver access to reliable, affordable energy in emerging economies? The team at ZOLA Intelligence believes the answer to that question is yes. According to the company's website, ZOLA's platform "is engineered to solve energy inequality for billions of people by asserting that true energy access requires intelligence, not just hardware." Join host David Sandalow as he talks with Bill
DSR Daily June 9: JD Vance Casts Unfounded Doubt on LA Election
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss JD Vance’s comments on the LA mayoral election, a judge striking down Trump’s H-1B visa fee, Trump being greeted by a cacophony of boos at Madison Square Garden, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Storms Out of On-Air Interview For Unnervingly Dark Reason
Over the weekend, Donald Trump exploded during an on-air interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker. He called her “crooked” and “stupid” and abruptly ended the interview in a fury. This was ostensibly because she questioned his claims that California’s ongoing vote counting is rigged against GOP candidates. But we think the real reason is darker. As the votes are being counted, those candidates—Spencer
DSR Daily June 8: Trump Throws Tantrum During Interview
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down Iran and Israel striking one another, Trump’s dramatic temper tantrum during an interview, Hegseth’s disgusting D-Day speech, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump 250 Rally Takes Humiliating Turn as MAGA Ally Harshly Mocks Him
Donald Trump is desperately trying to salvage his gala commemorating the United States’s 250th anniversary after many celebrities pulled out. He let out a weird tirade insisting that he is telling them not to come, and also announced a paltry set of acts that’s downright humiliating. This comes after he seethed that he didn’t need other musical acts because he himself will be performing. Also, he’
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: House Rebukes Trump While Senate Passes Immigration Package
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for June 5th, we discuss the House passing an Ukraine aid package, the Senate passing ICE funding, John Bolton’s guilty plea deal, and more.
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Siliconsciousness: Who Will Find the First AI Jobs Bite the Most Painful?
It’s time to get serious about the effects of AI on how we work. Like every technological revolution, the advent of AI is causing tectonic shifts in labor. But this time, it’s entry-level and white color jobs that are feeling the effects. Georgios Petropoulos join David Rothkopf to discuss his recent article in MIT Technology Review and share how young professionals can prepare themselves for this
Words Matter: Mary Trump: Donald is Losing it Fast
Donald Trump is becoming more and more dangerous as his physical and mental health unravels. This cognitive decline, however, has serious implications for American democracy, far beyond simply falling asleep during meetings. Mary Trump joins David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein to recount her personal experiences with her uncle, his current mental state, and what this all means for America.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Iran Setbacks as Leaks Reveal His Seething Obama Envy
After the House voted to direct Donald Trump to end the Iran war, he exploded at the four Republicans who turned against him, terming them “grandstanders” who “should be ashamed of themselves.” This comes as The New York Times reports that extensive internal war games among military officials established that Iran would react to an attack by closing the Strait of Hormuz—which Trump ignored. And in
NTK: McQuade: Saving America from a Mob-Style Government
American Democracy is more corrupt than ever. Trump and his allies are acting like the mob — making as much money as they can and breaking anything in their way. So what can we do to stop them? Barb McQuade’s new book, The Fix, is here to provide an answer. Barb joins David to explore what makes this administration so odious and how we can restore accountability and balance of power to our ailing
DSR Daily June 4: House Passes War Powers Resolution to Rein in Trump
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the House finally passing a war powers resolution, an impending nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, a damning report on the National Guard presence in DC, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Mental Decline Exposed as Damning Video Evidence Flummoxes Rubio
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before a House committee on Wednesday, Representative Ted Lieu questioned him at length about Donald Trump’s mental decline. It was an extraordinary moment. Lieu repeatedly confronted Rubio with damning video of Trump falling asleep and spewing word salad, cornering Rubio into lying about what we can all see with our own eyes. The moment captured somethi
Election ‘26 Outlook: It Ain’t the Meat (It’s the Motion)
The political landscape is heating up as we approach the midterm elections. Key issues like our economy are at the forefront of most voters’ minds, and the Democrats need to take advantage during the coming political showdown. It is becoming clear that Dems might need to shift their focus onto the younger generations of Gen Z’ers and Millennials who are growing dissatisfied with the current establ
DSR Daily June 3: Trump Will Still be IMMUNE to Audits, Blanche Confirms
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Todd Blanche confirming Trump and his family will be immune to IRS audits, early results from California’s gubernatorial primary, the Supreme Court’s latest blunder, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Push to Jail Foes Takes Darker Turn—and GOP Senators Are Rattled
Donald Trump just named William Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing the outgoing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte is best known for abusing his administration position to ransack the mortages of Trump’s enemies for fake pretexts to get them prosecuted and jailed. In today’s episode, University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman argues that the office of DNI could be put to even mor
DSR Daily June 2: Marco Rubio Testifies
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Marco Rubio’s congressional testimony, Californians heading to the polls, a major Russian attack on Ukraine, and more.
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AI, Energy and Climate: The Pope's Powerful Message on AI
Pope Leo sent some strong messages about AI in his 42,000-word essay last week. Is the Pope anti-AI? What risks and benefits of AI does the Pope highlight? What impact will the Pope's essay have, including with big tech companies? Join host David Sandalow as he explores these questions and more with Paolo Carroza, a Professor of Law at Notre Dame and Co-Chair of the Meta Oversight Board.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Rages over Fresh Iran Humiliation as GOP Angst Grows: “Screwed”
Donald Trump is hitting many new difficulties. On Monday, Iran abandoned talks with the U.S., angering Trump. Speaking to CNBC, he raged that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations die, threatened again to blow Iran “to kingdom come,” and seethed that NATO’s refusal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz shows that it's “very weak” and “very sad.” (He then insisted the talks are back on track.)
DSR Daily June 1: Judge Freezes Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the judicial review of Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, new controversy surrounding Graham Platner, Pam Bondi’s laughable congressional testimony, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Epstein Mess Worsens as MAGA Cracks Up: “He Lame-Ducked Himself”
Former attorney general Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors Friday about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She effectively let it be known that Todd Blanche, now acting AG, has been responsible for this debacle, creating a new inquiry for Democrats to pursue that will be fraught for Trump. Bondi also went mum on how Trump instructed her to handle the Epstein files, basically declining to back Trump
DSR Weekly Wrap-up: A New Ceasefire Deal Reached. Where Have We Heard That Before?
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 29th, we break down the new tentative deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, the explosion of Blue Origin’s latest rocket, a horrific detention of a Ghanian mother, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump ICE Standoff in N.J. Takes Darker Turn with Unnerving DHS Threat
For days, activists have been protesting terrible conditions at an ICE facility in New Jersey. In response, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is now threatening to pull Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary cities, which could halt international flights to them. As even Fox News is pointing out, this would cause massive disruptions. Indeed, it would likely de
Words Matter: The One and Only Way to Truly Defeat the Trump Crime Family
Crime, crime, crime. Donald Trump and his cronies have absolutely zero concept of humility, of decency, or of anything other than corruption. No one is being held accountable while the US is enduring what very well might be the most contemptible administration in its history. What the hell is going on in our country? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back for another weekly therapy session and
NTK: A Fig Leaf for Surrender
What, exactly, is Trump’s plan in Iran? Does he know? Does anyone? Negotiations are underway over Iran’s nuclear capabilities, but the likelihood that a deal is reached that comes close to the original JCPOA is slim to none. Joe Cirincione and Jon Wolfsthal join David Rothkopf to share why the US under Trump is in a worse spot than ever with Iran and why Iran is succeeding.
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DSR Daily May 28: Judge Paves Way for Trump’s Mail-in Voting Crackdown
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a judge paving the way for Trump’s mail-in voting executive order, a Justice Department probe targeting E. Jean Carroll, Jill Biden’s insane admission, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Surprise Admission about Midterms as GOP Panic Erupts
“I don’t care about the midterms,” Donald Trump admitted during a monologue about his Iran war. In addition to candidly declaring that he doesn’t care that his policies are badly imperiling his GOP colleagues, Trump also suggested that the GOP nomination of MAGA whackjob Ken Paxton in Texas—which Trump engineered—was a major accomplishment. This accidentally showed that Trump is still under the de
The Urgent Need to Uncrazy America
The US is weakening itself in every area of geopolitical strength. Thanks to the total inadequacy of the Trump administration, we have gone from a reliable partner to a country that others, including our allies, have to tip-toe around on the global stage. Where do we stand? How do we “uncrazy” our foreign policy and counter the misinformation that feeds into it? Max Boot of the Council on Foreign
Siliconsciousness: Pope Leo Trolls Trump on AI…and much much more
The Pope has spoken on AI, and he has some concerns. The Pope’s new encyclical warns of profound dangers associated with artificial intelligence and calls for global action. He’s not the only one concerned with ensuring AI benefits everyone. Professor Alondra Nelson joins David Rothkopf to explain the need for auditing artificial intelligence, the need for responsible regulation, and more.
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DSR Daily May 27: MAGA Wins the Battle in Texas.. But Loses the War?
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the victory of Ken Paxton in Texas, Trump’s latest giveaways to Russia, the US’s role in the disastrous Ebola outbreak, and more.
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The Daily Blast: Trumpworld Erupts in Fury as Coverage of His Health Takes Brutal Turn
After Donald Trump attended his physical, he proclaimed his health perfect. Then the White House rapid response team—which leads the charge for Trumpworld—unleashed an extraordinary series of angry attacks on journalists. Their transgression? Reporting accurately on Trump’s decline. This comes as Trump’s physical exam has prompted brutal coverage of his deterioration. We’ve seen scalding on-air as
Right Now with Perry Bacon: Why Losing Stephen Colbert's Show Matters
In the latest episode, Perry speaks with Professor Meredith Conroy on why Trump is so afraid of The View, Colbert and Kimmel.
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