The DSR Network

The DSR Daily for January 10: Trump to be Sentenced

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the Supreme Court denying Trump’s appeal to halt his sentencing, false…

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Fact-Checking Zuck and His Pals on Fact-Checking

Mark Zuckerberg announced major changes in Meta’s policies on fact-checking, hate speech, and more. Are these sweeping changes an indication…

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The DSR Daily for January 9: Lebanon Elects New President

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, Lebanon electing a new president after…

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83-40 or Fight? What to Make of Trump’s New American Imperialism

If Donald Trump’s recent statements are anything to go by, we’re about to enter a new age of American imperialism.…

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The DSR Daily for January 8: Wildfire Rages in LA

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Donald Trump requesting the Supreme Court block sentencing in his hush money…

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Get Ready for a Totally Turbulent 2025

If Donald Trump’s press conference at Mar-a-Lago was any indication, we’re in for a wild 2025. From threatening military action…

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The Goldilocks Strategy: Unpacking the Biden Legacy in Ukraine

As President Biden prepares to leave office, one of the most consequential foreign policy challenges of his administration remains unresolved:…

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What Fresh Hell Is This? A Preview of the New Congress 

New year, new congress. As Republicans take control of both houses, what can we expect over the next few months?…

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The DSR Daily for January 2: Latest from New Orleans Attack

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the false narratives around the attack in New Orleans, a Tesla truck…

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How Can the Trump Administration Strengthen US AI Leadership

With a new administration just around the corner, now is the time for the US to strengthen its position as…

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Trump-Musk Fiasco Worsens, Exposing How Badly MAGA Voters Got Scammed

As of this recording, lawmakers are still chaotically rushing to avoid a government shutdown. And one thing is already clear…

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DSR Year-End Special: A Look Ahead at 2025


In the second of our two-part holiday special, David Rothkopf, Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks, and David Sanger look at what…

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The DSR Daily for December 19: Johnson’s Musk Problem

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover Elon Musk’s opposition to the stopgap spending bill, Newsom declaring a state…

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Shocker from Chris Murphy: We May Not Have a Democracy for Much Longer

Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, sounded an extraordinary warning this week. After a House GOP report recommended that the…

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DSR Year-End Special: A Look Back at 2024

It’s the holiday season, and that means it’s time for the DSR end of the year special! In part one,…

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The DSR Daily for December 18: Congress Introduces Bill to Avert Shutdown

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Congress introducing a bill to avert a partial government shutdown, France raising…

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Trump Rages over Hush-Money Case as Lara Trump Signals Revenge to Come

On Tuesday, Donald Trump exploded with fury at Judge Juan Merchan after he refused to dismiss the hush-money conviction of Trump in…

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2024 Ends, Another Trump Term Begins

While we head into the holiday season and the final days of 2024, the second-term coming of Donald Trump gives…

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The DSR Daily for December 17: High-Ranking Russian Official Assassinated

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the assassination of a high-ranking Russian official, Bashar Al Assad’s first official…

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Trump Reveals a Surprise Weakness in Unhinged New Vaccine Ramblings

On Monday, Donald Trump issued some rambling, tortured claims. He bent over backwards to reassure people about Robert F. Kennedy…

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