The DSR Network

Trump’s Eruption of Rage at NYT Offers Unnerving Hint of What’s Coming

This week, Donald Trump erupted in fury at The New York Times. He appeared triggered by a story about a Trump aide named Natalie Harp,…

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Where Does the Business Community Come Out on Trump 2.0?

With the second Trump administration just around the corner, how is the business community reacting? What are the perceptions of…

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Is America Still the Bright, Shining City on the Hill?

On today’s podcast, CIA veteran Ed Bogan joins @mpolymer to ponder the US intelligence community in a Trump 2.0. How…

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The DSR Daily for November 26: Trump Promises Canada/Mexico Tariffs

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Trump’s promises of a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, Jack Smith…

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Why Did Trump Win? James Carville Has Discovered an Unsettling Answer.

As Democrats sift through the wreckage left behind by Donald Trump’s victory, it’s become clear the party needs a major…

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The DSR Daily for November 25: Hezbollah and Israel Trade Blows

On the DSR Daily for Monday, November 25th, we break down Hezbollah’s missile attack on Israel, shocking results from Romania’s…

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Trump Allies Rage at Each Other as His Latest Nutball Pick Roils MAGA

Donald Trump’s top allies are already at war with each other over the transition, according to The Washington Post. Meanwhile, Trump just tapped…

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Writing Nuclear Doomsday with National Security Correspondent and Author Fred Kaplan

On today’s episode of We’re All Going to Die Radio, Jon is joined by National Security Correspondent and Pulitzer-Price finalist…

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What Role Should AI Take in the Classroom?

Is the future of education artificial intelligence? What if students used AI not to write their papers for them, but…

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The DSR Daily for November 22: Gaetz Withdraws from AG Consideration

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s new AG pick, Senator Bob Casey’s defeat in Pennsylvania,…

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Trump Suddenly Goes Weirdly Quiet After Gaetz Mess Triggers MAGA Rage

After Matt Gaetz abruptly withdrew from consideration as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Trump seemed uncharacteristically muted. Intriguingly, he accepted this outcome…

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Can the Corporate World – and the Rest of Us – Learn a Thing or Two from Spies? with Author and Consultant Jeremy Hurewitz

Corporate security consultant Jeremy Hurewitz (twitter: @Selllikeaspy) joins Marc Polymeropolous (@mpolymer) to discuss his new book “Sell Like a Spy:…

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Economic Lessons and Implications of Trump’s Victory

It’s no secret that the economy was one of the top issues for voters this election cycle. So now that…

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The DSR Daily for November 21: ICC Issues Warrants for Israel and Hamas Leaders

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the ICC’s warrants for key leaders of Israel and Hamas, Russia’s use…

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“Huge Mistake”: GOP Senator’s Surprise Takedown of Trump Draws Blood

This week, Donald Trump confirmed that he will use the military to carry out mass deportations. This prompted a surprisingly sharp response…

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What Does Trump’s Cabinet Mean for US Policy?

Trump’s Cabinet picks are nearly complete, and our reactions range from scratching our heads to throwing up our hands in…

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The DSR Daily for November 20: Trump’s TV Star Cabinet

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s choice of Dr. Oz for his cabinet, Biden approving anti-personnel mines…

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Big Setback for Trump as GOPers Privately Tell Him: Matt Gaetz Is Done

In a blow to Donald Trump, Politico reports that GOP Senators are privately telling him that Matt Gaetz has little chance of…

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Trump’s Angry Threat to Bypass Senate Takes a Dark and Disturbing Turn

Donald Trump has angrily put Republicans on notice: He may bypass them with recess appointments to get his personnel picks through in…

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From the Election to the End of the World with Joe Cirincione

As the United States is entering a new nuclear age and a new global arms race, what does a second…

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