Podcast Episodes

The Daily Blast: Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump’s Qatar Plane Scam Draws Blood

Over the weekend, the news broke that President Donald Trump is accepting a luxury jet from the country of Qatar for presidential travel. This extraordinarily brazen act may well violate the Emolumen…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

AI, Energy and Climate: Damilola Ogunbiyi: AI, Energy Access and the Digital Divide

More than a billion people in the world live in energy poverty, with little or no access to electricity. Can AI help put an end to energy poverty -- or could it make the problem worse? Is there a ris…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The DSR Daily for May 12: US and China Reach Tariff Agreement

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the US and China reaching a temporary agreement on tariffs, the latest on the India-Pakistan ceasefire, the Trump administration’s threat to suspend habeas cor…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec’s Fawning over Him to Media Takes Scary, Cultlike Turn

In her most recent media briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt went full North Korea with a number of worshipful monologues about Trump. Yet at around the same time, another journali…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Siliconsciousness: The AI Con: A Conversation with Dr. Alex Hanna and Dr. Emily Bender

Has AI hype gone too far? Are companies and their executives hyping up artificial intelligence to drive up their profits and help the rich get richer? Dr. Alex Hanna and Dr. Emily Bender join David R…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Daily Blast: MAGA Rage Erupts as New Pope’s Views of Trump Prove Unexpectedly Harsh

Right after the news broke that Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, the internet produced lots of evidence that he has promoted articles critical of JD Va…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The DSR Daily for May 9: Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we discuss the selection of the first American Pope, Trump tapping Jeanine Pirro as interim attorney for DC, Hegseth’s campaign against trans service members, and more. 

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Having an American Pope May Be Bad News for Trump

There's a new American Pope—one who has been openly critical of the U.S. government. What does this mean for Trump? Meanwhile, in the background of this major news from the Catholic Church, Trump is …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The DSR Daily for May 8: What's Inside These Big Trump Promises?

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss a tariff deal with the UK, the FBI resisting funding cuts, an update on Pope selection, and more.

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts as GOPers Quietly Nix Key US Attorney Pick, Enraging MAGA

President Donald Trump erupted on Truth Social this week when it became clear that MAGA loyalist and insurrectionist Ed Martin’s nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. is in trouble. Trump …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago