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The DSR Network

The DSR Network
Donald Trump
United States
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Donald J. Trump
Democratic Party
China
Supreme Court Of the United States
Midterm Elections
MAGA
Canada
NATO
Trump
Fox News
Democrats
Tariffs
Trump Administration
Iran War
Xi Jinping
Birthright Citizenship

The official home of Deep State Radio, Need to Know, Words Matter, The DSR Daily, The Daily Blast, Siliconsciousness, and more. If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider becoming a member by visiting dsrnetwork.substack.com/

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The midterms are just over a week away and for the first time, artificial intelligence will play a major role in motivating voters. Data centers have become a major point of concern across party and state lines. Jeff Jarvis joins David Rothkopf to as... more

In dense and convoluted remarks, Donald Trump defended that disgusting ad in the Ohio gubernatorial race. The ad from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy featured the mother of Democrat Amy Acton calling her a liar. But it quickly emerged that Acton was appar... more

The 52nd Harvard Youth Poll makes it clear: America’s young voters demand change. Corruption and political polarization have jaded America’s youth, but there are even more reasons to be optimistic about America’s future in the hands of this massive v... more

Harvard Kennedy School just released its 52nd Harvard Youth Poll and the results are striking: Americans are increasingly losing faith in the promise of a better future. America is at a crossroads with its youth, who are grappling with political and ... more

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Recent Guests

Ruth Pendiatna
Scholar who studies strongman politics and fascism
Independent scholar / Author
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump Rage at Fox Backfires as Aides Leak Humiliating Motive Behind It
Kyle Kondik
Managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump Polls Take Brutal Turn as GOPers Grow Rattled: “Worse than 2006”
Jalisa Washington-Price
Veteran South Carolina Democratic operative
Fresh Start
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury as GOP Pollsters Deliver Very Bad News
Amanda Marcotte
Contributor at Salon, political writer
Salon
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Shrinking Rally Crowds as GOP Panics: “Five-Alarm Fire”
Alan Elrod
Political theorist, author of Liberal Currents piece on Texas Republicans
Liberal Currents
Episode: The Daily Blast: Fox Drops Brutal Poll on Trump as Leaks Reveal MAGA Panic: “Wake Up!”
Camille Stewart Gloster
CEO of CAS Strategies and former Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology and Ecosystem Security at the White House
CAS Strategies
Episode: Siliconsciousness: With AI, are We Walking the Dog or is the Dog Walking Us?
Madison Andrus
National official with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee focusing on South Texas
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump’s Weird Tirade on Midterms Accidentally Reveals Key GOP Weakness
Timothy Snyder
Inaugural Temerty Chair in Modern European History at the University of Toronto; author of On Tyranny, On Freedom and More
University of Toronto, substack: Thinking About Snyder
Episode: Words Matter: A Conversation with Timothy Snyder: Winning is Essential…But it is Not Enough
David Corn
Journalist and author of How Russia Won
The New Republic
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump TV Ads Backfire as New Poll Shows He’s Shockingly Toxic for GOP

Hosts

David Rothkopf
Host with a focus on policy, national security, and technology.
Greg Sargent
Political analyst and host focusing on Democratic messaging and policy.
Riley Fessler
Co-host who tracks audience questions and leads segments.
David Rothkoff
Variant spelling of a frequent host name in transcripts; contributes to show dynamics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Love you all

    Great shows on this network. I love how they call out dems and left media who aren’t meeting the moment. Love the dynamic with David, Minnah, and Riley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Go4th!
    United States12 days ago
  • Bye bye

    Former subscriber and still a listener for the podcast with David and the grownups. Left because I do not like Substack and Riley could not engineer ad free on Apple. Will probably unplug.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jcointx
    United States25 days ago
  • Rest of the world

    I’m a self appointed representative of the rest of the world. There can be no healing for humanity until Trump/MAGA are gone, gone, gone for good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fluffy Duck from Australia
    Australia25 days ago
  • Supreme Court recusal

    There was mention of the recusal of Alito in the upcoming oil companies case. You seem so ready to give credit to Alito for doing the right thing, while acknowledging that this should happen much more often, when conflicts seem apparent. I believe that Alito knows that his vote will not be needed, and that the outcome of the case is already baked in. I predict a 5-3 vote. Alito would not recuse, if his vote were needed for the oil companies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mayakittiekat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Midterm motivations

    It has occurred to me that Trump’s aggressive trade policies against Canada may end up being a reason for his administration to allege voting irregularities where Dominion Voting Systems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith WW1
    Canadaa month ago

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Some episodes comment on bias and host interruptions; perceived bias varies by episode.
Listeners appreciate balanced discussion and clear sourcing.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Daily Blast: Trump Press Ban Backfires as Aides Leak Humiliating Motive Behind It
Q: Can you walk us through the legality of this and where this lawsuit goes?
Parker explains that the White House has created a limited forum for reporters, where the First Amendment prohibits denying access based on viewpoint. The plaintiffs seek an immediate restraining order, and she expects access to be restored while further litigation proceeds.
The Daily Blast: Trump Press Ban Backfires as Aides Leak Humiliating Motive Behind It
Q: How unusual is it for any of this to happen?
Parker says she has not seen another political leader in the United States be so explicit about trying to eliminate press freedom in response to coverage.
How the World Sees the Sad Spectacle of Trumpapalooza
Q: What do you make of all this activity around Russia?
Luce argues that the administration's proposed financial inducements misunderstand the motivations behind the war and Putin's goals, while Walt says Trump views deals as agreements between powerful leaders and fails to account for nationalism and countries' interests.
How the World Sees the Sad Spectacle of Trumpapalooza
Q: How do you think the Chinese are reacting to a president who is not preparing for this stuff?
Walt expects China to exploit the lack of preparation, anticipating that Trump may waver on Taiwan, strain relations with Asian allies, or trade away U.S. interests. He predicts Xi Jinping will be better prepared and gain more from the summit.
DSR Daily September 18: Live with Mary Trump
Q: Do you agree that we are at this moment of inflection with AI, where everybody in society knows it's a big issue, and none of our leaders know what to do with it?
Mary Trump agrees, criticizing industry leaders' arrogance and noting that data centers consume substantial energy while AI creates risks that require informed public oversight.

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A fast-paced political-technology analysis show that blends sharp policy critique with data-driven talking points. Episodes frequently cover AI geopolitics, U.S. foreign and defense policy, and domestic political dynamics, often weighing inflation, polling, and messaging against strategic outcomes. Notable strengths include multi-guest discussions with policy experts and journalists, a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, and a candid, opinionated style that favors thorough sourcing and timely insights. The show's format and guest roster suggest it's well-suited for listeners who want smart, cross-cutting analysis of how technology, international relations, and domestic politics intersect—and for brands seeking politically enga... more

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6. Camille Stewart Gloster
7. Madison Andrus
8. Timothy Snyder

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