The DSR Network

Hosts David Rothkopf, Minna Stein, and Waj Ali discuss the escalating political crisis in the U.

Host Greg Sargent and DCCC official Madison Andrus discuss how Donald Trump’s Texas convention and chaotic immigration enforcement are driving a significant shift in South Texas.

David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss the resilience of American democracy with guest Timothy Snyder, who argues the U.

The DSR Network hosts discuss the Pentagon’s controversial "State of the Force" speech, a Flydubai cockpit attack, and the White House’s exclusion of CNN from press pools.

Host Greg Sargent and guest David Korn discuss Donald Trump's record-low approval ratings and the GOP's strategy to use taxpayer-funded propaganda ads during the midterms.

Host David Rothko joins Rosa Brooks and Max Boot to analyze the geopolitical risks of Trump’s final two years.

David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein discuss former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Senate testimony, where he defended his prosecutions of Trump despite Republican attacks.

Host Greg Sargent and New Republic editor Virginia Heffernan analyze the escalating trade war between the US and Canada, highlighting Trump’s casual dismissal of the ally in favor of China.

Host Riley Fessler and guest Minna Stein discuss the escalating US-Canada trade war, noting its negative impact on consumers and Canada’s pivot to alternative partners.

Host Greg Sargent discusses the 2026 midterms with Melissa Tufanian of Navigator Research, highlighting Republican panic and Trump’s plummeting approval in key states like Iowa and Texas.

Hosts David Rothkopf and Riley Fessler analyze the US-China tariff deal, criticizing Trump’s concessions and reckless suggestion to sell weapons to Beijing.

Host Greg Sargent and guest Paul Waldman analyze Trump’s failed attempt to ban CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, noting that collective media resistance exposed his political weakness.

David Rothkopf and Jessica Chen-Wu discuss the recent US-China summit, analyzing the "Daytona" framework for cooperation and the fragility of the current truce.

David Sirota and Tara McGowan discuss the Trump-Xi state dinner, highlighting the influence of tech billionaires on US-China policy and national security risks.

Paul Barrett, an adjunct professor at NYU Law, joins David Rothcoff to debunk "AI dread" and the "China canard" narratives.

Host Greg Sargent and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart discuss leaked polling data suggesting Republicans are in serious peril in districts Trump carried by double digits.

David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss the Trump-Xi meeting, characterizing it as a personal bond that prioritizes diplomacy over policy, while…

Host David Rothkopf joins media experts Jeff Jarvis and Dan Froomkin to analyze the White House’s ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico, framing it as part of a broader war on the First Amendment.

Hosts Riley and David cover the US-China trade truce extension and Xi Jinping's Washington visit, noting Trump's controversial AI regulation stance.

New Republic writer Timothy Noah joins Greg Sargent to analyze the White House’s failed legal defense of its press ban, which targets CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.

Host David Rothkopf and guests Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce analyze Trump’s UN speech and the upcoming Xi Jinping summit, focusing on the erosion of international law and the UN’s declining relevance.

Hosts David Rothkopf and Riley Fessler discuss President Trump’s chaotic UN General Assembly address, including threats against Iran and a proposed diesel export ban.

Morgan Jackson, a Democratic operative, joins The DSR Network to analyze Trump's record-low approval ratings driven by high prices, tariffs, and the Iran war.

David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein discuss the unprecedented media blackout at the White House after major networks suspended pool coverage in protest of Trump's press bans.

Host Greg Sargent and guest Christy Parker discuss the First Amendment lawsuits filed by CNN, MS Now, and Politico after President Trump banned them from the White House.

Democratic pollster John Anzalonie joins Greg Sargent to analyze new AARP polls showing Democrats leading in Alaska and Texas, driven by Trump’s collapse among independents.

Hosts David Rothkopf, Minna Stein, and Mary Trump discuss the Trump administration’s impact on national institutions, including the Kennedy Center dispute and RFK Jr.

Jen Rubin, co-founder of The Contrarian, joins David Rothkopf to discuss the strategic priorities for Democrats if they win Congress in 2026.

Matt Gertz of Media Matters discusses Fox News’ strategic silence on damaging stories, including the Iran conflict, rising gas prices, and racist GOP candidates, which he terms "negative space.

Host Riley Fessler and guest Minna Stein discuss a UN report finding US war crimes in Iran and a GAO report on $9.

David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein condemn Trump’s desecration of the Kennedy Center and Washington landmarks as narcissistic vandalism.

Host Greg Sargent and guest Nicholas Grossman analyze how Donald Trump’s foreign policy failures in Iran and Ukraine are breaking the rule that such issues rarely impact US elections.

Host David Rothkopf discusses David Korn’s new book, *How Russia Won*, which traces the deep, decades-long ties between Donald Trump and Russian interests.

David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein discuss FBI Director Kash Patel’s contentious Senate hearing and the Kennedy Center’s closure amid Trump’s naming dispute.

Democratic strategist Caitlin Legacki joins to analyze the latest New York Times poll, which shows a widening Democratic lead in the House generic…

David Sandalow interviews Axios CEO Jim VandeHei about his new book, "Simplify," and the transformative power of AI.

Host Greg Sargent and guest James Downey analyze how Donald Trump’s dismissal of AI regulation is sabotaging the GOP’s midterm strategy.

David Rothkopf and Alondra Nelson discuss the escalating AI safety crisis, market volatility, and the Trump administration's deregulatory stance.

The DSR Network discusses the AI industry’s push for self-regulation amid safety concerns, contrasting it with the Trump administration’s dismissal of risks and deregulatory stance.

Host Greg Sargent and New Republic senior editor Alex Sheppard analyze the GOP’s desperate midterm strategy, including Trump’s widely panned $5,000 check proposal.

Tom Bonner joins David Rothkopf to analyze the reliability of polling data ahead of the 2024 midterms, arguing that recent fake polls and partisan manipulation have eroded public trust.

Hosts David and Riley Minna, joined by guest Lee McGowan, discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11, criticizing Trump’s self-centered remarks and the US’s post-9/11 policy errors.

Host Greg Sargent and political scientist Tom Schaller analyze Donald Trump’s record-low economic approval ratings and the collapse of his support among independents.

David Rothko, Ed Loos, and Steve Waltz analyze the chaotic Republican National Convention, highlighting Trump’s $5,000 dividend promise and the…

Hosts David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss Trump's illegal $5,000 voter bribe scheme and the "Trump Pelooza" rally, highlighting the desperation of the administration.