Supreme Court

Identifying the Next Big Issues in AI Policy: Did SCOTUS Just Get Something Right?

A technology as revolutionary as AI will have profound effects on all corners of society. So what are the big…

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The DSR Daily for June 28: First Debate Fallout

On the DSR daily for Friday, we break down the first presidential debate of 2024, Iran’s presidential election, Oklahoma requiring…

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The DSR Daily for June 27: Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Abortion

On the DSR daily for Wednesday, we discuss the latest Supreme Court decisions, the dominance of the French far-right in…

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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

The Supreme Court is about to deliver some monumental verdicts, but some of the most consequential cases in the country…

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The DSR Daily for June 21: Israeli Official Says Hamas Can’t Be Destroyed

On the DSR daily for Friday, we cover an Israeli official’s statement that Hamas can’t be destroyed, Justice Gorsuch’s dissenting…

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When Our Courts Go Off the Rails: Profiles in Spinelessness

It’s past time for some real oversight of the Supreme Court. The lack of accountability at the highest court in…

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MAGA Justices’ Shameless Pro-Trump Trickery Is About to Get Much Worse

Any day now, the Supreme Court will rule on Donald Trump’s demand for immunity from prosecution for alleged insurrection-related crimes.…

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The DSR Daily for June 14: The Latest from the G7 Summit

On the DSR daily for June 14, we discuss the latest news from the G7 summit, Putin’s laughable ceasefire demands,…

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The Fire Sale at the Supreme Court

Money can’t buy happiness. But it seems like it can buy you a Supreme Court justice. The corruption of certain…

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The DSR Daily Brief for May 31, 2024: Trump Convicted on 34 Counts

The conversation covers the criminal conviction of former President Donald Trump, the implications of the conviction on the upcoming election,…

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The DSR Daily Brief for May 30, 2024: Deliberations Continue in Trump Trial, The Latest in Gaza and More

The conversation covers a range of topics including the Trump trial, Supreme Court Justice Alito’s refusal to recuse himself, 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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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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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 16: US Completes Gaza Strip Pier, Putin Arrives in Beijing

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the completion of the aid pier in Gaza, Putin arriving…

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The DSR Daily for May 10: New Testimonies in Trump’s Criminal Trial, UN General Assembly Set to Back Palestinian Membership

On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the latest testimonies in Trump’s criminal trial, a top Indian…

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What Happens When Leaders Don’t Lead

At the Supreme Court and college campuses, leaders aren’t leading. As the court weighs incredibly consequential decisions and colleges grapple…

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The DSR Daily for April 26: Weinstein Conviction Overturned in NY, Supreme Court Closes in on Decision on Trump Immunity

On the Friday edition of the DSR Daily, we discuss Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned in NY, the Supreme Court’s…

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The DSR Daily for April 22: House Passes Aid Bill, Israeli IDF Intelligence Head Resigns

On the Monday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover the House finally passing an aid bill for Ukraine, the…

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