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The DSR Network

The DSR Network
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
National Security
JD Vance
Republican Party
Democratic Party
MAGA
US Politics
Fox News
January 6th
Authoritarianism
Trump Indictment
Techno-Authoritarianism
J.D. Vance
Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu
Pete Buttigieg
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Benajmin Netanyahu

This podcast will take you on a smart, direct, sometimes scary, sometimes profane, sometimes hilarious tour of the inner workings of American power and of the impact of our leaders and their policies on our standing in the world. Hosted by noted author and commentator David Rothkopf and featuring regulars Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School, Kori Schake of AEI, and Ed Luce of the Financial Times,... more

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On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss huge Democratic victories in Miami and Georgia, dystopian social media disclosure rules for foreign tourists, Brad Lander launching a congressional bid, and more.

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In today’s episode, we talk to Representative Jamie Raskin about President Trump’s corrupt scheme to gerrymander the 2026 midterms—and about Raskin’s new ranked-choice-voting plan. Trump’s rage is growing as Indiana Republicans keep resisting his pre... more

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the administration’s huge bailout for farmers, the Supreme Court considering an end to limits on party spending, the first social media ban for minors in the world, and more.

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Pete Hegseth’s defense of the killing of two men clinging to an incapacitated boat is falling apart on multiple fronts. Lawmakers who saw video of this horror are letting it be known that the two men were waving before their execution, suggesting the... more

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Recent Guests

Vedant Patel
Former State Department official who worked on immigration issues under Joe Biden
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
Andrew Lo
Charles E. and Susan T. Harris Professor of Finance and Director of the Laboratory for Financial Engineering at the MIT Sloan School of Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: Siliconsciousness: AI and Investing: Ally, Enemy or Both?
Amanda Litman
President of the progressive group Run for Something, involved in various state and local elections.
Run for Something
Episode: The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Unravels over 2026 Woes as GOP Panic Grows: “Flashing Red”
Jeff Merkley
Junior Senator from Oregon and leader on various issues, particularly authoritarianism
U.S. Senate
Episode: NTK: How to Combat Authoritarianism in the US: A Conversation with Sen. Jeff Merkley
David Lurie
A lawyer who writes for the Public Notice Substack
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump’s Fury at NYT Explodes amid Fresh Concerns about Mental Decline
Robyn Scott
Co-founder and CEO of A Political, a global learning platform for government
A Political
Episode: Siliconsciousness: AI and Government: The Success Stories You Need to Hear About
Harry Borovick
General Counsel at Luminance, overseeing the global legal function, author of AI and the Law
Luminance
Episode: Siliconsciousness: The March of the Law Bots
Michael Cohen
Author of the sub-stack Truth and Consequences
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump Explodes in Angriest Epstein Tirade Yet as Allies Visibly Panic
Yassamin Ansari
Congresswoman from Arizona and voice on political issues.
Office of Yassamin Ansari
Episode: The Daily Blast: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Fresh Epstein Bombshell Should Terrify Trump

Hosts

Greg Sargent
Host of The Daily Blast, noted for insightful commentary on political issues and analysis.
David Rothkopf
Host and commentator known for his expert analysis in national security and foreign policy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
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    The advertisement for ICE came on and I had to click. Not interested in any group/network that promotes ICE. criminal.

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    Bandolera100
    United States2 months ago
  • Don’t blame Biden; Blame Netanyahu and Humas!

    Trump and his investors want to get started on their resort for the rich guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daisy & Zara
    United States2 months ago
  • Sports betting ads

    Soauthoritarianism doesn’t sound so rough when interspersed with sports betting ads

    Apple Podcasts
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    Noah1658
    United States2 months ago
  • The Press and Media are part of the problem

    Quit both siding!

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    Daisy & Zara
    United States3 months ago
  • Live In a Bubble

    Sorry, guys. Get out to “flyover country”. Months later, everything you claimed would happen didn’t. I mean it’s ok to be upset about losing an election, but come on. Talk about bitter. Blaming the voters? You really need to check your self, saying that the voters have “hate in their heart.” And “our country is done.” Cmon, talk about hyperbole. These sound like the ramblings and tantrums of children. Your quick take that Kamala was a “stellar candidate” and voters are idiots. Then saying... more

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    Undertitter
    United States3 months ago

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The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
Q: Can you talk about what TPS is?
Temporary protected status is a program that protects immigrants from being returned to dangerous conditions in their home countries.
The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
Q: What's your response to all this?
This is a playbook out of the president's first administration, targeting certain immigrant communities.
NTK: How to Combat Authoritarianism in the US: A Conversation with Sen. Jeff Merkley
Q: What can the opposition do?
Democrats need to actively engage citizens and facilitate understanding of the authoritarian takeover while providing visual opposition to prevent normalization of undemocratic practices.
The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Frantic Tirade over 2026 as GOP Slips into Fresh Panic
Q: How do you explain this disconnect?
Monica highlights the popularity of the ACA and the need for Republicans to address the impending election repercussions, yet they remain ideologically opposed to extending the subsidies.
The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Frantic Tirade over 2026 as GOP Slips into Fresh Panic
Q: Can you tell us what is happening?
Monica explains that the disconnect arises from Republicans letting the enhanced subsidies expire, resulting in people facing increased health care costs and premiums.

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This podcast provides an insightful and often provocative exploration of the complexities of American politics, national security, and foreign policy. The discussion features a mix of humor and serious analysis, covering topics such as First Amendment rights, media influence, and the implications of political actions on democracy. With a lineup of knowledgeable hosts and occasional guest appearances from political analysts and experts, the conversations aim to dissect current events with a candidness that is typically absent from mainstream discourse. Listeners can expect to engage with the underlying narratives that shape U.S. policy and its international ramifications.

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1. DSR's Words Matter
2. The Lawfare Podcast
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5. Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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8. Michael Cohen

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