The DSR Network

Finally, Democrats have defeated one of the worst gerrymanders of all

This week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a new set of maps for legislative districts in the state—an important and overlooked victory…

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The Profound Impact of Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny’s influence cannot be overstated, and the impact of his death has sent shockwaves across Russia, and around the…

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The DSR Daily for February 20 – US Proposes UN Ceasefire Resolution, Russia Withholds Navalny’s Body

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the US proposing a temporary ceasefire resolution at the UN,…

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Trump’s Devastating $355 Million Penalty Blows Up His Biggest Lie

The stunning news that Donald Trump has been hit by a $355 million penalty in his civil fraud case in New York…

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The DSR Daily for February 19 – Trump Hit with Massive Fine, ICJ Begins Hearing Arguments on Israeli Occupation

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Trump’s colossal fine in the NY fraud case, the ICJ’s…

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The Human Factor – Episode Transcript

Note: Transcripts are machine generated and lightly edited for speaker names. Top former CIA operations official William Murray talks with…

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It Pays to Have Friends Like NATO

Donald Trump loves to portray fellow NATO members as free-loaders. In reality, NATO is invaluable for the US and has…

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How Trump Iced Ronna McDaniel, Signaling Big Trouble for the MAGA-GOP

This week, Donald Trump announced that he wants Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel replaced with a loyalist: Michael Whatley, the head…

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Democrats are on a Roll, MAGA is Circling the Drain. Will it Last?

The Democrats’ win in the New York special election is yet another example of over performing the polls. So why…

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How Does Biden Beat Trump–and Save America–in November?

Biden needs to win in November. Trump is growing even more unhinged as the election nears, and the danger he…

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Shocker: A Big Win for Dems Flips the Script on Trump’s Favorite Issue

Earlier this week, Democrats executed a remarkable 8-point win in a special House election in suburban Long Island, a race that was…

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“I Want to Grab Mike Johnson by the Lapels”

Mike Johnson and the MAGA Republicans are sacrificing Ukraine at the altar of Trump. The Republicans’ use of Ukraine aid…

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The Ugly Truth Behind Mike Johnson’s MAGA-fied Blockade on Ukraine Aid

On Tuesday, in a decisive 70 to 29 vote, the Senate passed a mammoth bill containing $60 billion for Ukraine’s self defense against…

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The DSR Daily for February 1 – EU agrees on 50 Billion Euro Package for Ukraine, Zuckerberg Apologizes in Senate Hearing

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the EU agreement on a 50 billion euro package for…

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The DSR Daily for February 13 – Senate Passes Ukraine and Israel Aid Package, Russia Preparing for Confrontation with West

On our Tuesday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the Senate passing an aid package for Ukraine and Israel,…

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Why Democratic Elites are “Shaken to their Core” about Trump and Biden

This week, the freakout among Democrats about President Biden reached its shrillest pitch yet, after a special counsel report exonerated Biden…

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Trump Throws Europe to the Wolves

Donald Trump will throw Europe to the wolves, and he’s said so himself. The former president has said that he…

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The DSR Daily for February 12 – Israeli Strikes on Rafah, Trump’s Threats to Abandon NATO Allies

On our Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss the Israeli strikes on Rafah, Trump’s threats to abandon NATO…

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Elon Musk’s Unhinged Pro-MAGA Tweets Expose Tech Oligarchy’s Dark Side

Elon Musk has unleashed numerous tweets lately boosting far right personalities and endorsing MAGA tropes holding that migration constitutes a deliberately engineered invasion. He even endorsed a version…

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A Week of Precedents, Presidents and Presidential Precedents with Kimberly Atkins

Legal expert and co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast, Kimberly Atkins, is Marissa’s guest. Kimberly’s brings clarity into the DC Circuit…

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