The DSR Daily
1,078 episodes — Page 6 of 22
August 7: Trump Admin’s Wild New Chips Tariff
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the new 100% tariff on imported computer chips, Tulsi Gabbard declassifying documents despite CIA objections, Trump’s threats to send the National Guard to DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6: Russia and US Hold Talks on Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, Gov. Abbott’s attempt to expel the House Democratic leader in Texas, a Trump admin strategy meeting to discuss strategy around the Epstein files, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 5: Netanyahu Vows to Occupy Gaza
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Netanyahu’s plans to fully occupy Gaza, the State Department’s program to require bonds for some visa applicants, the ongoing showdown in Texas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 4: Democrat and Republican Showdown in Texas
On the DSR Daily for Monday we discuss the showdown over redistricting in Texas, the White House firing the BLS commissioner, Trump’s India threats, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: New Tariff Upheaval
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 1, we break down Trump’s new slate of tariffs, turmoil in Gaza, the administration’s waffling on Russia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 31: Canada Latest to Recognize Palestinian State
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Canada joining the UK and France in a push to recognize a Palestinian state, a so-called trade deal with South Korea, Kamala Harris choosing not to run for governor of California, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30: The UK Moves to Recognize Palestinian State
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the UK’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, a massive earthquake hitting off Russia’s Far East, the confirmation of Emil Bove, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 29: Disastrous Famine Imminent in Gaza
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover warnings of an impending famine in Gaza, the US and China resuming trade talks, Harvard contemplating capitulation to the Trump administration, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28: US/EU Trade Deal Reached
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the EU/US trade deal, the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, Democrats’ plan to combat Texas redistricting, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: France to Recognize Palestinian State
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for July 25, we discuss President Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, Tulsi Gabbard’s public accusations against Obama-era officials, conflict in Thailand and Cambodia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 24: Protests Breakout Across Ukraine
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover protests over a controversial new law in Ukraine, calls for Pam Bondi to testify, another court blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23: US and Japan Reach Trade Deal
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the new trade deal between the US and Japan, Pam Bondi firing a New Jersey prosecutor, a landmark new UN ICJ ruling on climate change, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 22: White House/WSJ Feud Intensifies
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the intensifying feud between The Wall Street Journal and the White House, the sentencing for an officer convicted in the death of Breonna Taylor, the administration releasing files related to the MLK assassination, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21: Harvard and Trump Court Showdown
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the Harvard challenge to restore $2.5 billion in funding, a key EPA research office shutting down, Japan’s surprising election results, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: The MAGA Epstein Rift Deepens
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for July 18th, we discuss Democrats resisting Trump judicial nominees, Trump potentially releasing the grand jury testimony in the Epstein case, the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 17: Senate Hands Trump Another Win
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Senate voting to to rescind funding for public broadcasting, massive backlash over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, the Syrian government and Druze leaders reaching a ceasefire, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16: Israel Strikes Syria
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Israel’s strikes on Damascus, MAGA discord over the release of the Epstein files, a Tariff deal reached with Indonesia, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 15: Department of Eduction Cuts Incoming
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the incoming cuts to the Department of Education, the ongoing purge of the DOJ, accelerating inflation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Daily July 14: Oh Boy, More Tariff Threats
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover new threats of tariffs on Mexico, Trump pledging new Patriot missiles for Ukraine, massive turnover at the DOJ, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: State Department Gears Up for Mass Firings
On the DSR Daily for a Friday, we break down the State Department preparing to fire over 1,300 workers, Trump’s visit to Texas flood sites, new tariff announcements, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 10: Supreme Court Rejects Florida Immigration Crackdown
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Supreme Court striking down an immigration crackdown in Florida, the US sanctioning a UN human rights abuses investigator, Trump’s 50% tariff for Brazil, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9: Court Clears the Way for Federal Firings
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing for mass federal layoffs, the IRS allowing churches to endorse political candidate, stalling ceasefire talks in Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 8: Netanyahu Visits the White House
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, the resumption of weapons shipments to Ukraine, the latest from the deadly Texas floods, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7: The New Battle Between Trump and Musk
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Musk’s announcement of his new political party, the extension of tariff deadlines, the horrific aftermath of flooding in Texas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 3: How to Celebrate July 4th
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the Trump megabill reaching the House, Trump and Zelenskiy to discuss pause of US arms deliveries in call, Kilmar Abrego Garcia describing ‘severe beatings’ and ‘psychological torture’ in Salvadoran prison, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2: Big Beautiful Bill Passes The Senate
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the Trump megabill passing, 20 states suing the Trump Administration, the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 1: Megabill Deadline Looms
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover updates on the Trump megabill, Elon Musk's self-interest fueled proclamations, changing environmental laws in California, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30: GOP Proposes Even More Cuts to Medicaid
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover Netanyahu shifting priority to rescue the hostages, GOP pushing new legislation to cut even more from Medicaid, Trump's upcoming visit to Alligator Alcatraz, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 27: The Supreme Court’s Momentous Decisions
On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the five Supreme Court decisions revealed today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 26: Iran Strike Fallout Continues
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the White House moving to limit the sharing of classified info with Congress, EU leaders meeting for a post-NATO summit meeting, the Trump administration suing every federal judge in Maryland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 25: Mamdani Wins NY Primary
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Zohran Mamdani’s big win in the New York mayoral primary, reports that Iran’s nuclear program wasn’t destroyed, RFK Jr.’s disastrous moves as health secretary, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 24: To Ceasefire or Not to Ceasefire?
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the confusing ceasefire with Iran, the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling on deportation, a close mayoral primary in New York, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23: Trump Suggest Regime Change in Iran
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump considering regime change in Iran, the NATO summit in The Hague, the Supreme Court nearing the end of its term, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Weekly Round-Up for June 20: Trump’s Military Conundrums Continue
On the DSR Weekly Round-Up, we cover the court decision to let Trump keep control of the California National Guard, Trump’s hopes for diplomatic negotiations with Iran, a bipartisan crypto bill passing in the Senate, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 19: US Evacuating Personnel from Israel
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the US beginning evacuations of personnel from Israel, the State Department’s new policy for screening student visa applicants, the Supreme Court’s ruling against transgender care for minors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 18: Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender” from Iran
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s demands for unconditional surrender, the arrest of NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander, doubts over the passage of a GOP-backed megabill, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17: Iran/Israel Conflict Grinds On
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the latest from the Iran/Israel conflict, a federal judge ruling against some NIH grant cuts, the Department of Homeland Security restarting raids on farms, hotels, and restaurants, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 16: Minnesota Assassination Suspect Arrested
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the arrest of the suspect in the assassination of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, Israel’s warning to Tehran, the spectacular failure of the military parade in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 12: US Evacuates Personnel from Middle East
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the US evacuating personnel from the Middle East, Netanyahu surviving an attempt to dissolve parliament, a horrifying plane crash, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 11: Trump Issues Warning to Potential DC Protesters
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s warning to protesters in DC, the US and China reaching a preliminary trade deal, Elon backing down from his feud with Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 10: Marines Deployed to LA
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the deployment of 700 Marines to LA, RFK Jr. removing all current members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee, the Smithsonian resisting Trump’s influence, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 9: ICE Protests in LA Continue
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the clashes between protesters and authorities in LA, the Israeli seizure of a Gaza-bound aid boat, today’s trade talks between the US and China, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for June 6: The Trump/Musk Divorce Gets Ugly
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover the worsening break-up between Trump and Musk, Netanyahu’s stunning admission, the upcoming military parade in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 5: Trump’s New Travel Ban
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s expansive new travel ban, the return of a wrongfully deported Guatemalan man, the administration’s new investigation into Joe Biden, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 4: Musk Blasts Trump
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Musk’s explosive break-up with the Trump administration, Trump looking for Congressional approval for DOGE cuts, Hegseth’s war on DEI, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 3: More Legal Roadblocks for Trump Admin
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover another ruling blocking deportations, a liberal victory in South Korean elections, the fallout from a recent attack in Colorado, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 2: Ukraine Peace Talks Round 2
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Ukraine and Russia gathering for a second round of peace talks, a horrifying attack on protestors in Colorado, the election of a right-wing president in Poland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for May 30: Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover Israel’s acceptance of a US ceasefire proposal, the madness of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the legal tug-of-war over tariffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29: Federal Judges Block Tariffs
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down a panel of judges blocking Trump’s tariffs, Elon Musk parting ways with the administration, a crackdown on Chinese student visas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28: Putin’s Ludicrous Peace Demands
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Putins ridiculous conditions for peace, the Trump administration asking the Supreme Court to allow South Sudan deportations, the US temporarily pausing new visa interviews for students, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices