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39:44

Could the Last Two Years of Trump Be the Most Dangerous?

The DSR Network ·

2026/09/30

Time is running out for Donald Trump and he, and the rest of the world, knows it. This is concerning - how much more damage will he wreak knowing the end is near? Will nations like China and Russia see these coming years as a window of opportunity, a way to take advantage of Trump’s imbecility on the global stage to further their own geopolitical agendas? Max Boot of the Council on Foreign Relations joins David Rothkopf and Rosa Brooks to take a look at foreign relations as we approach the end of

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13:24

DSR Daily September 30: Republicans Berate Jack Smith...

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2026/09/30

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Jack Smith’s Senate hearing, damning audio from Ken Paxton, $20 million taxpayer dollars going to Trump ads, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:53

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Fury at Canada Takes Darker...

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2026/09/30

Donald Trump’s ban on a range of Canadian imports just went into effect, andThe New York Timescalls thisa sign that the trade war has grown “vicious.” In arambling tirade this week, Trump upped the ante in a dark way, calling Canada “one of the worst countries in theentire world.” Trump also said almost in passing that we get along with China better than we get along with Canada. We think it shouldn’t pass unnoticed just how casually Trump will toss aside a longtime ally. Trump also unleashed his

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17:01

DSR Daily September 29: Hegseth Orders Military to...

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2026/09/29

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Pete Hegseth’s orders for the military to defend the midterms, US bans on Canadian imports taking effect, Alito backing out of a blockbuster Supreme Court case, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:46

The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Wild Panic as GOP...

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2026/09/29

Republicans leaking about the midterms are growing more alarmed. One GOP operative in Iowasays this: “It feels like it could be a wipeout.” Instoryafterstory, Republicans are confiding about their mounting panic.A GOP pollster who privately told donors that the Senate might holdwas mockedby Republicans themselves as “delusional.” Meanwhile, over the last few days, Trump has unraveled in a series of panicky Truth Social posts. In one, heranted at lengthabout how great the economy is and ordered

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16:49

DSR Daily September 28: The Fallout of the Trump/Xi...

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2026/09/28

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the results of the Trump/Xi meeting, Trump attempting to cancel $810 million of congressional spending, Trump’s planned meeting with AI leaders, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:08

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage over Failing Press Ban...

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2026/09/28

A few days ago, Donald Trumpexploded in an extended tiradeat news organizations. Why? Because they had suspended TV pool coverage of him to show solidarity with three news outlets he’d banned from the White House. This resulted in no TV footage of his reception of Xi Jinping at the White House. Trump absurdly raged that news orgs were trying to deny him coverage of a major success. But in saying this, heactually revealed that hebadly needsthe attention of news outlets. Without this attention, he

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36:50

NTK: How to Translate Summit Photo Ops and Speeches...

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2026/09/27

Are the United States and China entering a new era? Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington has been all over the news in recent days, and for good reason. Between trade, climate challenges, and the growing role of the tech industry in politics, US-China policy is shaping the geopolitical landscape as we know it. Jessica Chen Weiss, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, joins David Rothkopf to discuss the current state of

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57:40

DSR Daily September 25: Live with Tara McGowan

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2026/09/27

On the DSR Daily Live for Friday, Tara McGowan joins us to discuss Trump’s extravagant dinner with Xi Jinping, the White House reinstating access to banned outlets, new polls ahead of the 2026 midterms, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:30

Siliconsciousness: Getting a Grip When It Comes to AI...

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2026/09/25

AI dread has spread. Even CEOs of major AI companies are forecasting doom and gloom, including the potential end of mankind. But how much of what they say is an honest appraisal, and how much is driven by ulterior motives? NYU’s Paul Barrett joins David Rothkopf to discuss his recent piece for Tech Policy Press and explain why we can’t let doomer CEOs or competition with China distract from sensible AI regulation. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy

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22:14

The Daily Blast: MAGA Radio Host Humiliates Trump by...

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2026/09/25

Iowa radio host Steve Deace justunleashed an extraordinary social media screed. He confided that GOP pollsters have informed House Republicans that GOP +15 districts are now straight toss-ups, and GOP +10 districts are now “underwater.” He said he regrets this deeply—he badly wants Donald Trump to succeed—but critically, he also declared bluntly that Trump and his Iran war are fully to blame for this fiasco. In a serious humiliation for Trump, he sharply criticized the war’s rationale and warned

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42:38

Words Matter: Is it Time for a Lickspittle Hall of Fame?

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2026/09/24

Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping quite the welcome after his arrival in Washington. At the same time Trump is trying to cuddle up to Beijing, he continues his attacks against freedom of the press by banning certain media outlets from the White House. Trump is actively trying to turn the United States into some amalgamation of China, Russia, and North Korea, and he is consistently enabled by his cronies in Congress, including our “Lickspittle of the Week:” Tommy Tuberville. Norm Ornstein and David

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52:09

NTK: Trump Escalates His War on Free Speech and a...

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2026/09/24

The White House ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico has sent shockwaves through the media. The brazen attempt as silencing dissenting media has resulted in incredible pushback not just through the legal system, but through solidarity from major broadcasters including Fox News. So what makes this latest play by the White House so dangerous, and what can it tell us about Trump’s plans for the future? Journalists and experts Dan Froomkin and Jeff Jarvis join us to answer all these questions and

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23:27

DSR Daily September 24: Trump Defies Court Order on...

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2026/09/24

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the White House’s defiance of a court order on their media ban, the US and China extending a trade truce ahead of Xi and Trump’s meeting, Netanyahu’s upcoming speech before the UN, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:21

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage at CNN Boils Over as...

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2026/09/24

Out of the three news organizations that Donald Trump has banned from the White House, he reserves special fury for CNN. Heeruptedat reporter Kaitlan Collins, posting that she’s an “unhappy person” and a “SLEAZEBAG” who suffers from a “TRUMP addiction.” He alsotried to humiliateCollins in person at the United Nations. And heposteda video mocking CNN reporters in truly dumb and juvenile terms. This comes as legal expertshave picked apartthe White House’s case for the ban. It now rests partly on

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42:19

I Am the Code: AI, SDI, Megalomania and Kow-towing in...

The DSR Network ·

2026/09/23

Donald Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was nothing shocking. Threatening to annihilate Iran, asserting peace between Russia and Ukraine is coming, “to the victor belong the spoils”… this is nothing new from our president. Serious questions remain around the United States’ role on the global stage. And with Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, issues such as AI regulation and international cooperation are at the forefront. Rosa Brooks, Ed Luce and David Rothkopf discuss

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22:51

DSR Daily September 23: Trump’s UNGA Misadventures

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2026/09/23

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss President Trump’s UNGA appearance, Trump’s looming meeting with Xi Jinping, the DOJ defending the White House media ban, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:18

The Daily Blast: Trump Hits Record Poll Low as GOP...

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2026/09/23

The polling just keeps getting worse for the GOP. Anew Reuters surveyfinds Donald Trump’s approval at 32 percent—the worst in Reuters polling of both his terms. He’s at only 73 percent among Republicans, and on cost-of-living he’sat an astonishing 17 percent, both potential disasters for the GOP. This comes as aCNN pollfinds voters souring on the war in unheard-of numbers.Meanwhile, panicky GOP leaks are turning into a flood: GOP operativestell Politicothat the races in North Carolina and Georgia

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24:28

DSR Daily September 22: Major Networks Defy Trump

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2026/09/22

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the major media networks standing in solidarity against Trump, Trump’s plan for the UNGA, Hegseth’s bizarre stunt with the Logan brothers, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:58

The Daily Blast: Trump Press Ban Backfires as Aides...

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2026/09/22

Donald Trump’s efforts to ban news organizations from the White House are backfiring. Trumpsaid straight outthat he barred them because their coverage displeased him, and when the outletssuedon Monday, they cited his own words as proof that he’d retaliated against their reporting.That’s likely to work. And other news outlets sided with them, suspending pooled coverage andresultingin Trump gettinglessTV attention. Meanwhile, Axiosreportsthat Trump advisers confide that they fear he’s feeling

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