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November 10: 8 Democrats Abandon Ship
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the 8 Democratic senators joining Republicans, Trump pardoning 77 allies involved in attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the continuing battle over SNAP benefits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Supreme Court Considering Appeal on Same-Sex Marriage
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for November 7, we discuss the Supreme Court weighing an appeal on same-sex marriage, a judge ordering the administration to release SNAP benefits, Elon Musk’s unprecedented pay package, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 6: Nancy Pelosi Will Not Seek Re-Election
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek re-election, a 10% flight cut at major airports, the Supreme Court weighing Trump’s tariffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 5: Democrats WIN BIG!
On a special post-election DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the suite of big democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 4: Election Day!
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the key stories heading into Election Day, the death of Dick Cheney, the battle over SNAP assistance, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 3: Supreme Court to Rule on Trump’s Tariffs
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down an impending Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs, Kash Patel’s ousting of a senior official, the complete impasse over the government shutdown, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up October 31: Trump Slashes Refugee Cap
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 31, we cover the administration’s shocking new refugee cap, Trump calling for the Senate to scrap the filibuster, the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 30: Trumps Resumes Nuclear Weapon Testing
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump announcing a resumption of nuclear weapons tests, a modest US-China tariff deal, calls for greater transparency from ICE, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 29: Israel Strikes Gaza in Defiance of Ceasefire
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Israel’s deadly strikes on Gaza, intensifying oversight of Border Patrol agents in Chicago, Trump’s visit to South Korea, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 28: Hurricane Melissa Closes in on Jamaica
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the Category 5 hurricane approaching Jamaica, the expanding fight over redistricting, a Texas lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 27: Trump’s ‘Plan’ to Run Again
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump’s statements about potentially running again in 2028, the GOP’s anxiety about ACA subsidies, the US military closing in on Venezuela, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Cancels Canada Negotiations
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 24, we break down Trump’s cancellation of trade negotiations with Canada, arrests in a massive illegal gambling ring, an upcoming meeting between US and Chinese negotiators, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 23: White House Escalates Sanctions on Russia
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover JD Vance’s harsh comments on Israel, the administration introducing new sanctions on Russia, Trump’s demolition of the East Wing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 22: Trump Won’t Budge on Shutdown
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Trump’s demands for a meeting with Democrats, Trump potentially seeking $230 million from the Justice Department, the White House pulling back on promises for a meeting with Putin, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 21: National Guard Deployment to Portland Now Possible
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss a court ruling that National Guard can be deployed to Portland, Putin’s hardline stance on a Ukraine ceasefire, major backlash over Trump’s nominee for Office of Special Counsel, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: John Bolton Charged
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 17th, we break down the indictment of John Bolton, the fiery first NYC mayoral debate, Venezuela mobilizing troops in response to US provocations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 16: Journalists Rebel Against New Pentagon Press Rules
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss journalists turning in their press badges over new Pentagon guidelines, the Supreme Court leaning towards weakening the Voting Rights Act, a judge blocking further federal layoffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 15: US Kills 6 More Alleged Smugglers
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the US killing 6 more alleged drug smugglers off Venezuela, aid trucks entering Gaza under the ceasefire agreement, leaked racist chats from Young Republican leaders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 14: Gaza Ceasefire Faces Roadblocks
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the hurdles facing the Gaza ceasefire, news outlets rebelling against new Pentagon rules, a Louisiana redistricting dispute at the Supreme Court, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Gaza Ceasefire Begins
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 10, we break down the start of the ceasefire in Gaza, the indictment of Letitia James, judges striking more blows to Trump’s attempts to deploy the National Guard, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 9: Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Israel and Hamas reaching a ceasefire, James Comey pleading not guilty on two counts of lying to Congress, FBI agents being diverted to immigration enforcement, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 8: Pam Bondi’s Fiery Hearing
On the DSR Daily, we break down Pam Bondi’s combative Senate hearing, local politicians clashing with the administration over National Guard deployments, the Israeli military intercepting another Gaza-bound flotilla, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 7: Another Stopgap Funding Bill Fails
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the failure of yet another stopgap bill, Trump considering invoking the Insurrection Act, today’s meeting between Mark Carney and Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 6: Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment to Oregon
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss a federal judge blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Bari Weiss’s new position at CBS, continuing deadlock in Congress, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Targets Democrat-Backed Agencies
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for October 3, we break down the administration’s targeting of Democrat-backed agencies, a terrorist attack at a U.K. synagogue, Trump declaring an armed conflict with drug cartels, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 2: Trump Freezes Blue State Funding
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the administration freezing blue state funding, the Supreme Court allowing Lisa Cook to stay in office, Hamas’s rejection of a US/Israel ceasefire plan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 1: US Government Begins Shutdown
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the US government shutdown, Trump and Hegseth’s startling remarks to top military leaders, a judge’s scathing ruling on the administration’s attempts to deport pro-Palestinian advocates, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 30: Government Shutdown Imminent
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the imminent government shutdown, Trump and Hegseth’s unusual Quantico meeting, Israel and the US’s ceasefire proposal for Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 29: Eric Adams Exits Mayor Race
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Eric Adams ending his campaign in NY, the Democrat/Republican showdown over a funding bill, Trump ordering the deployment of troops in Portland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: James Comey Charged
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for September 26, we discuss the charges against former FBI Director James Comey, Trump’s executive order facilitating a TikTok deal, a new slate of tariffs on pharmaceuticals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 25: Government Shutdown, Government Layoffs
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the potential government shutdown, the possible inditement of James Comey, Israel closing the Allenby Bridge crossing between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 24: Trump’s Wild UN Speech
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down President Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly, Trump’s extraordinary shift on Ukraine, Brendan Carr’s plans to go after media, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 23: Jimmy Kimmel Returns to ABC
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC, US plans to hit the entire ICC with sanctions, Trump’s impending speech in front of the UN, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 22: The Two-State Solution Summit
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the summit for a two-state solution, Trump urging Pam Bondi to go after political rivals, clarification on the White House’s confusing H-1B visa revisions, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Senate Republicans Change the Rules
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for September 19th, we discuss the rule changes in the Senate, the takeaways from Trump’s UK visit, the fallout of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 18: Jimmy Kimmel Pulled After Kirk Comments
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss ABC indefinitely suspending Jimmy Kimmel, a Senate testimony from former CDC Director Susan Minaret, Trump’s intentions to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 17: Kash Patel’s Fiery Senate Hearing
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Kash Patel’s contentious Senate hearing, Trump’s state visit in the UK, a Republican midterm election next year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 16: Israel Launches Assault on Gaza City
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Israel’s assault on Gaza City, Trump suing the New York Times, VP Vance condemning those celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 15: Trump Doubles Down on DC
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump vowing to declare a national emergency in DC, Governor Hochul endorsing Mamdani for mayor, Brian Kilmeade’s unbelievable comments on Fox News, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Bolsonaro Convicted
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for September 12, we discuss the conviction of Jair Bolsonaro, the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, a meeting between Trump and the Qatari PM, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 11: Charlie Kirk Killed in Utah
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah, the UK firing the ambassador to the US, worsening inflation in the US, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 10: Israel Strikes in Qatar
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday we discuss Israeli strikes in Qatar, a Supreme Court ruling pausing a lower court order on foreign aid, Russian drones shot down in Poland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 9: Israel Orders Evacuation of Gaza City
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the evacuation order for Gaza City, the House Oversight Committee releasing more Epstein-related documents, a significant Supreme Court ruling, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 8: Is Trump Threatening War in Chicago?
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump’s gestures at war over National Guard deployments, detained Hyundai workers to be flown back to South Korea, the killing of six in a deadly shooting in Jerusalem, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump to Rename Department of Defense
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for September 5, we discuss Trump’s intentions to rename the Department of Defense, White House plans to expand military action in South America and the Caribbean, the big takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Senate hearing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 4: Florida Ends Vaccine Mandates
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Florida eliminating all vaccine mandates, Epstein survivors gathering on Capitol Hill, ICE opening a detention center in Louisiana, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 3: Trump Admin vs. Venezuela
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss China’s military parade, the Trump administration’s actions targeting Venezuela, the potential deployment of National Guard troops to more cities, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 2: Putin, Xi, and Kim Meet
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the meeting between Putin, Xi, and Kim in Beijing, the Trump administration ordering the denial of visas to Palestinian Authority passports, Chicago bracing for the deployment of federal agents and National Guard, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: FBI Raids John Bolton’s Home
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 22, we cover the FBI raid of John Bolton’s house, a declaration of famine in Gaza City, the administration reviewing 55 million visa holders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 21: Texas House Passes Redistricting Plan
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Texas House passing its controversial redistricting plan, the US and EU’s recent trade framework, a ridiculous plan to paint the border wall, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices