Podcast Episodes

DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Israel Plans to Take Gaza City

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 8, we discuss Israeli plans to take Gaza City, the Trump admin requiring universities submit data on students’ race, a US plan to disarm Hezbollah, and more. 

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Best of the Daily Blast: Paul Krugman Brutally Wrecks Trump’s Europe Deal: “Scam on His Voters”

Original air date: July 30, 2025

You’ve probably heard that President Trump and the European Union have reached a big trade deal. This is being widely portrayed as a “win” for Trump and a big humilia…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Words Matter: Cartman is the New Walter Cronkite

“Thank God for South Park.” Words Matter is back for another weekly edition of political therapy with Dr. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf. Tune in as Norm and David discuss the current administratio…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The DSR Daily for 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 D…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Arrest of Immigrant Triggers Shock and Regret in Small MAGA Town

Original air date: June 2, 2025

Ming Li Hui, who goes by the name of “Carol,” has lived for 20 years in the town of Kennett, Missouri, after coming here from Hong Kong. She has been raising a family …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Has Trump Really Changed His Tone on Russia? Really?

Trump is turning up the heat on Russia — or is he? Trump has had some harsh words and severe threats for Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine, but we don’t know what the President will really …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The DSR Daily for 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 discu…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The DSR Daily for 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. 

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The DSR Daily for 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. 

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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. 

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Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago