The DSR Network
Episodes
DSR Daily September 10: John Fetterman Joins Trumpapalooza
Hosts David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein critique Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend as a costly political bribe and analyze the legal chaos surrounding Missouri’s redistricting.
The Daily Blast: Trump’s Fury at Canada Grows So Unhinged that Even GOPers are Rattled
Host Greg Sargent and Vox's Zach Beecham analyze Trump's escalating trade war with Canada, debunking claims that Canada "rips off" the US.
DSR Daily September 9: Iran and US Destroy Tankers as Global Oil Prices Skyrocket
The DSR Daily covers escalating US-Canada trade tensions, including new bans on Canadian goods and Mark Carney’s push for EU ties.
The Daily Blast: Angry, Unglued Trump Accidentally Reveals His Contempt for MAGA Voters
Host Greg Sargent and Salon’s Amanda Marquette analyze Donald Trump’s recent erratic Truth Social posts, arguing that his empty threats reveal a weakening presidency and contempt for MAGA voters.
Siliconsciousness: The Wake Up Call Coming for AI VCs and Silicon Valley
David Rothkopf interviews Eric Newcomer, founder of Newcomer, to analyze AI valuations, noting that while OpenAI and Anthropic show strong revenue…
DSR Daily September 8: Trade Wars: The Canadians Strike Back
Hosts David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein discuss escalating US-Canada trade tensions, Trump’s controversial 9/11 absence, and the GOP’s Dallas midterm convention.
The Daily Blast: Trump Tailspins as GOP Leaks of Midterm Panic Take Humiliating Turn
Charlie Cook analyzes the 2026 midterm outlook, arguing that Donald Trump’s record-low approval ratings are supercharging conventional midterm dynamics.
Best of Need to Know: Lunacy! Corruption! War Crimes! Incompetence! (But shhhhhh. Don’t say it too loud.) (04/05/26)
Host David Rothkopf joins media critics Dan Fromkin and Jeff Jarvis to critique the current news cycle, arguing that outlets fail to connect the dots…
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Damning War Admission as GOP Panics: “What the Hell?” (04/03/26)
Host Greg Sargent and foreign policy expert David Rothkopf analyze Trump’s failed speech on Iran, highlighting his admission of no plan to reopen the…
Best of Deep State Radio: We are Swimming in a Sea of Imbecility (07/22/26)
Host David Rothkopf is joined by Ed Luce and Max Boot to discuss America’s declining global standing and the strategic failures of the current administration.
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Accidentally Admits What He Really Thinks of MAGA Voters (04/20/26)
Host Greg Sargent and The New Republic’s Perry Bacon discuss Donald Trump’s efforts to purge MAGA critics like Tucker Carlson, labeling them "fake" to enforce absolute loyalty.
Best of Words Matter: We Need More Scorched Earth Dems! (04/23/26)
Host David Rothkopf and guest Norm Ornstein discuss the urgent need for "scorched earth" tactics by Democrats to counter Republican corruption and election interference.
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump-GOP Panic over ICE Grows as MAGA Goes Off Rails: “Race Traitor!” (01/30/26)
Host Greg Sargent interviews Jen Rubin to discuss how Trump’s aggressive ICE tactics are causing a political crisis and splintering the Republican coalition.
Best of Deep State Radio: Preparing for the Horrific Unintended Consequences of the Iran War (03/04/26)
Host David Rothkopf joins Ed Luce, Joe Cirincione, and John Wolfsthal to analyze the US-Israel strikes on Iran as a dangerous "war of whim" lacking strategy or constitutional basis.
Best of the Daily Blast: Why Trump Will Be Removed from Office Sooner Than You Think (04/17/26)
Host Greg Sargent interviews former Republican George Conway about growing GOP anxiety over Donald Trump’s erratic behavior and its impact on the midterms.
Best of Need to Know: How Much Worse Can Trump’s Iran War Get? Don’t Ask.
Host David Rothkopf interviews Israeli diplomat Alon Pincus from Tel Aviv to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran and its geopolitical ramifications.
Best of the Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump Screwed Himself Badly on Iran—and May Not Even Know It
Host Greg Sargent interviews economist Paul Krugman regarding Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Best of Words Matter: Trump’s Mental Meltdown (feat. Mary Trump)
Hosts David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein welcome guest Mary Trump to discuss the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and the appointment of Markwayne Mullin.