The DSR Network

The Road to Freedom: A Conversation with Joseph E. Stiglitz

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz has just produced an important new book, “The Road to Freedom: Economics and the…

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The DSR Daily Brief for May 29, 2024 – US Says Israel Did Not Cross a Red-Line, Jurors Deliberate in Trump Trial

On this edition of the DSR Daily Brief, we cover the Israeli airstrike in Rafah, South Africa’s upcoming election, North…

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Yet Again, Shady Judge Cannon Does Trump’s Bidding—But It May Backfire

On Tuesday, Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily denied special counsel Jack Smith’s latest request for a gag order on Donald Trump. Smith wanted…

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DSR Daily Brief: May 28, 2024 – Israel in Rafah, Trump Closing Arguments

On this episode of the DSR Daily Brief, we cover the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the situation in Ukraine, Donald Trump’s legal…

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How Fox News Fabricated a Toxic Lie for Trump—and Why It’s So Alarming

Donald Trump and his media propagandists have been preposterously suggesting the FBI under President Biden was set to use “lethal force” against…

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Snuggling Satellites are Scarier than they Sound

Two satellites snuggling doesn’t sound so bad, right? The new space race with China, Russia, and the US has led…

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The DSR Daily for May 24: China Stages Mock Strikes, US Announces New Ukraine Aid

On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss China staging mock missile strikes on Taiwan, the US announcing…

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Trump’s Ugly Eruption: Putin Will Only Free Jailed Reporter “For Me”

On Thursday, Donald Trump tweeted that Vladimir Putin will release Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia, after the election—“for me,” meaning…

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Nazi Hunters: A Love Story with Journalist Jess McHugh

Jess McHugh joins Marissa to share the compelling true life story of two people who fell in love–one Jewish and…

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The DSR Daily for May 23: Haley Will Vote for Trump, Israel Reprimand’s Ambassadors

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Nikki Haley’s statement that she will vote for Trump, Israel’s…

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Trump’s Unhinged Ranting At Biden’s FBI Reveals His “Wannabe Fascism”

Trump and MAGA Republicans are floating the crackpot idea that President Biden’s FBI was ready to target Trump with lethal force when…

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The DSR Daily for May 22: Formal Recognition of Palestine, Potential US Sanctions on ICC

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR daily we cover Ireland, Norway, and Spain’s recognition of a Palestinian state, the…

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An All-You-Can-Listen Political Buffet

To say it’s been a busy week in American politics would be an understatement. Thankfully,  Kavita and Norm are here…

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The DSR Daily for May 21: Haiti’s Gang’s Grow Stronger, Prosecutor’s rest in Trump Trial

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the updated situation in Haiti, the conclusion of the prosecutors’…

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Why Trump Is “Very Close” to a Conviction, Per This Former Prosecutor

On Monday, the prosecution rested its case in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan. This comes after Trump’s defense team concluded…

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The DSR Daily for May 20: President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash, ICC Prosecutor Requests Warrant for Netanyahu

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the death of Iranian President Raisi in a helicopter crash,…

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MAGA Rage at Trump’s Trial Has Grown “Dangerous,” Like a “Cult”

The GOP’s embrace of Donald Trump’s authoritarianism is growing more blatant. Republicans have joined him in attacking his criminal trials…

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The DSR Daily for May 17: First Aid Trucks Arrive by Pier in Gaza, Trump’s FBI Overhaul Revealed

On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss the first food trucks arriving via the US pier in…

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Yikes: RFK Jr.’s Rich Running Mate Just Added $8 Million to His Effort

This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, dropped a bomb: She announced a donation of another $8 million to…

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Does that Tik Tok You Hear Mean Time Is Running Out for Democrats?

Should we be panicking about the election yet? While there’s been chatter about recent negative polls for Biden and fears…

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