Podcast Episodes

DSR Daily 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…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Snaps at Media as Brutal New Data Shows Size of GOP Losses

Under questioning from reporters about last week’s GOP losses, President Trump seethed that worsening inflation on his watch—a driver of the outcome—is nothing but a Democratic “con.” To buttress thi…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

FTS: From the Election to the End of the World with Joe Cirincione

Original air date: November 15, 2024

As the United States is entering a new nuclear age and a new global arms race, what does a second Trump term mean for our national security? What do the plans of …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

FTA: Economic Lessons and Implications of Trump’s Victory

Original air date: November 21, 2024

It’s no secret that the economy was one of the top issues for voters this election cycle. So now that we’re passing the reins of the world’s largest economy back …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Siliconsciousness: Facing Up to Opportunities and Challenges Linked to Video Recognition AI

Despite its newness, artificial intelligence can recognize you like an old friend. With the rise of AI-based facial recognition services, the question arises: How do we balance the use of such a syst…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Daily Blast: Unraveling Trump Accidentally Blurts Out Secret Plan to Rig 2026

President Trump’s excuses for his party’s losses are getting stranger. He’s now claiming it’s all because Republicans didn’t talk about his accomplishments enough, even though the results dramaticall…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Words Matter: We Moved a Step Closer to the End of MAGA This Week

The Tuesday elections were a massive success for the Democrats and a beacon of hope for the United States. Nevertheless, we are still living under a Donald Trump presidency, and the impact of these v…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

DSR Daily 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. 

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Daily Blast: Angry Trump Snaps at GOPers as Scale of Losses Sinks In: “Dead Party”

In Tuesday’s elections, Democrats scored crushing victories everywhere. They won the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races by double digits, made big inroads with working class voters, handily …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago