
The DSR Daily
byThe DSR Network
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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.
Episodes(40 episodes)

February 3: House Nears Vote to End Shutdown
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss an impending House vote to end the partial government shutdown, Trump urging Republicans to nationalize elections, the requirement for federal agents in Minneapolis to wear body cams, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Feb 3, 2026Duration: 16:56

February 2: Trump Orders DHS to Back Off of Protests
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down Trump ordering DHS to cease federal intervention in protests, the Kennedy Center closing for two years, reports of Iran and the US moving towards high-level talks in Turkey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 18:13

Don Lemon's Arrest and Suppression of Fundamental Freedom
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for January 30th, we discuss Don Lemon's arrest, the Trump Administration announcing their next nomination for Fed chair, confusion over scaling back in Minnesota, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Feb 1, 2026Duration: 21:27

January 29: Trump Weighs Striking Iran
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover President Trump considering military strikes on Iran, Democrats threatening to block DHS funding, an attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 18:47

January 28: Trump ‘De-escalates’ in Minnesota
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Trump’s statement that he will ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota, Rubio’s warning of potential future military action in Venezuela, a wrongful death lawsuit over US boat strikes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 28, 2026Duration: 15:43

January 27: Leadership Changes Rock ICE in Minneapolis
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss leadership changes to ICE in Minneapolis, the DOJ and Congress ‘looking into’ Ilhan Omar, Trump lashing out at South Korea through tariffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 27, 2026Duration: 21:57

January 26: Administration and Democrats Face-off on ICE
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the outrage over ICE killings in Minnesota, the remains of the last Israeli hostage being returned, Trump’s new threats against Canada, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 23:46

DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Drama Hits Trump’s Board of Peace
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for January 23, we discuss Trump revoking Canada’s invitation to the Board of Peace, the House passing DHS funding despite ICE controversy, an American ‘armada’ heading to Iran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 20:43

January 22: Trump Strikes Greenland Deal
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Trump reaching a deal on Greenland, Trump’s new “Board of Peace”, an internal ICE memo on entering homes without a warrant, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 22:29

January 21: Trump Gives Unhinged Davos Address
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump’s unhinged speech at Davos, the DOJ’s subpoenas of Jacob Frey and Tim Walz, the Supreme Court weighing Trump’s efforts to fire Lisa Cook, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 12:16

January 20: World Responds to Trump’s Saber-Rattling
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the Justice Department’s probe in to protests in Minnesota, President Sheinbaum’s response to concerns over US military movements, the EU bracing for a potential showdown over Greenland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 14:38

Weekly Wrap-up: Trump Threatens Insurrection Act
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for January 16th, we discuss Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy the military to Minneapolis, the Pentagon taking over Stars and Stripes, María Corina Machado giving Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 16:29

January 15: Venezuela War Powers Resolution Fails
On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the failure of a war powers resolution in the Senate, Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota, reports of AI errors in ICE recruitment, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 15, 2026Duration: 16:11

January 14: Trump Triples Down on Greenland
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump’s latests demands on Greenland, an impending post-war plan reveal for Gaza, surging demonstrations in Minneapolis against ICE, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 14, 2026Duration: 18:13

January 13: Minnesota and Illinois SUE Administration Over ICE
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss a lawsuit trying to block the surge of ICE officers, they Supreme Court hearing statements regarding anti-trans athlete laws, Trump announcing tariffs on Iranian trade partners, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 13, 2026Duration: 24:59

January 12: DOJ Subpoenas Jerome Powell
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the DOJ’s subpoena of Jerome Powell, Trump’s threats against GOP senators who voted for war powers resolution, the latest from the mass protests in Iran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 14:09

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Minnesota Officials Face-off with Trump Admin
On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for January 9th, we discuss the showdown between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration, the House passing a 3-year extension of ObamaCare subsidies, the administration considering a plan to pay Greenlanders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 11, 2026Duration: 15:56

January 7: Europe Prepares for Potential US Move on Greenland
On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover European allies preparing for potential US military action in Greenland, child care funds being frozen in five Democratic-led states, the Wyoming Supreme Court striking down the state’s abortion bans, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 13:32

January 6: Maduro Pleads Not Guilty
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Maduro’s not guilty plea in New York, draft agreements for security guarantees for Ukraine, Tim Walz not seeking reelection for Minnesota governor, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 18:39

January 5: Maduro Arrives in New York
On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the arrival of Nicolas Maduro in New York, Trump’s threats against Greenland, the impending construction of the ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 20:08