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Introducing the Ukraine Daily Brief by the DSR Network. Each weekday morning, the DSR Network staff will bring you the latest on Ukraine as covered by various media outlets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    May 14: Xi Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 22:20


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the friendly start to the China summit, JD Vance's latest attempt at damage control, the South Carolina governor's redistricting attempt, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    May 13: Trump's Beijing Trip Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 18:02


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump arriving in Beijing, the Pentagon weighing a name change for the war with Iran, Kash Patel's fiery Senate hearing, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    May 12: Trump's Millionaire Fan Club Heads to China

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 28:10


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the business executives going to China with Trump, the Supreme Court clearing the way for Alabama republicans to pursue a new voting map, the Labour revolt against Keir Starmer, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    May 11: Trump's Many “Ceasefire” Failures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 22:23


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down Trump's rejection of Iran's peace proposal, Trump's upcoming China summit, the latest on a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: When Is a Ceasefire Not a Ceasefire?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 19:01


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 8th, we discuss even more disputes over the Iran ceasefire, big losses for Keir Starmer in the UK, the US revoking passports for parents who owe child support, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    May 7: Border Czar Promises Mass Deportations On the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 20:42


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down Iran's review of the latest US peace proposal, Tom Homan and Todd Blanche promising more deportations to come, the release of an alleged suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    May 6: US and Iran Close On End to War… Or Are They?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 21:02


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover reports that Iran and the US may be close to a memo to end the war, the key takeaways of yesterdays primaries, Howard Lutnick's upcoming congressional testimony, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    May 5: Trump Admin Desperately Pretends that Iran War is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 18:41


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the administration trying to convince everyone the war is over, important primaries in Indiana and Ohio, Trump lashing out at the Pope yet again, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    May 4: Trump's ‘Project Freedom' Sends Oil Prices Skyrocketing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 26:03


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss rising oil prices after Iran claims to strike a US Navy ship, the ongoing spat between Friedrich Merz and Trump, Alabama and Tennessee moving to redraw congressional maps, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: The Many Misadventures of Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 20:12


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 1st, we discuss Pete Hegseth's strange argument for a bypassing the War Powers Act, the end to a record-setting DHS shutdown, another roadblock for the Onion's take over of Infowars, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 30: Supreme Court Demolishes Voting Rights Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 22:12


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the Supreme Court's disastrous ruling wearing the Voting Rights Act, the ballooning costs of the Iran war, skyrocketing oil prices, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 29: King Charles Royally Shades Trump During Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 24:01


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover King Charles's speech to Congress, Oil prices skyrocketing yet again, the Senate blocking measures to prevent war with Cuba, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 28: Correspondents' Dinner Suspect Charged as White House Lashes Out at Democrats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 26:49


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the charges against the suspected Correspondents' Dinner attacker, Trump's displeasure with the latest Iranian peace proposal, a new redistricting fight in Florida, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 27: Fallout from the Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Grows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 27:36


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the fallout from the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, King Charles' upcoming visit to the US, Bernie Sanders' efforts to limit Super PAC money in the Democratic party, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump's NATO Tantrum Reaches New Lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 25:29


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 24, we discuss reports of planned retaliation against NATO allies, a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Trump's harebrained scheme to take over Spirit Airlines, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 23: US and Iran Capture Tankers as Ceasefire Turmoil Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 20:25


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the US capturing a second sanctioned tanker, the firing of the Navy Secretary, the Senate passing a budget plan for ICE and DHS, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 22: Trump Extends Ceasefire (Some Restrictions May Apply)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 24:17


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump's ceasefire extension and the Iranian capture of three boats, Virginia passing a redistricting measure in a win for Democrats, the administration going after the Southern Poverty Law Center, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 21: The Incredible Revolving Trump Cabinet Loses One More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 15:55


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the resignation of the Labor Secretary, JD Vance back en route to Islamabad for ceasefire talks, a critical special election in Virginia, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 20: US Seizes Iranian Ship as Peace Talks Collapse Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 17:34


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the latest collapse in peace talks between the US and Iran, the administration rolling out refunds for tariffs, a federal investigation into a supposed conspiracy against Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 19:24


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 17, we cover the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, the resignation of the acting director of ICE, a big progressive victory in New Jersey, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 16: RFK Jr. Just Gets Weirder and Weirder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 37:14


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the latest bizarre story about RFK Jr., the Trump admin moving to erase convictions for January 6 rioters, Hegseth's threats to restart combat operations in Iran, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 15: Iran Blockade Underway as Peace Remains Out of Reach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 32:04


    On the DSR Daily, we discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the many failures of JD Vance, the dynamics of the California governor's race, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 14: Trump's Papal Feud Reaches New Lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 22:54


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump's continuing feud with the Pope, the resignations of Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, a potential resumption of Iran peace talks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 13: Trump's Blockade of Iran Begins Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 27:23


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the promised blockade of Iran beginning today, Trump's bizarre beef with Pope Leo, a massive defeat for Viktor Orban, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Melania Trump's Bizarre Epstein Statement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 28:10


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 10th, we cover Melania's extremely odd Epstein statements, Vance heading to Islamabad for Iran war negotiations, Trump lashing out at MAGA influencers, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 9: Ceasefire with Iran Already in Serious Jeopardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 27:50


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the already tenuous ceasefire with Iran, Trump's increasingly harsh words for NATO, Pam Bondi's lack of testimony at an upcoming Epstein Files committee hearing, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 8: We Have a Ceasefire! (Some Restrictions May Apply)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 24:47


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the two-week ceasefire with Iran, Democratic victories in Wisconsin and Georgia, Israel continuing to hammer Lebanon, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 7: Trump Threatens the End of Iran in Horrifying Ultimatum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 23:21


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump's horrifying threat to Iran, JD Vance traveling to Budapest to campaign for Viktor Orban, the Supreme Court bailing out Steve Bannon, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 6: Trump's Easter Crashout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 22:24


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover Trump's Easter threats against Iran, the US mission to rescue an airman in Iran, California ringing the alarm over rejected ballots, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Pam Bondi FIRED

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 20:45


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for April 3rd, we break down the firing of Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth firing the Army Chief of Staff, Trump announcing more tariffs on drug companies, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 2: Trump's Disastrous Address Makes Everything Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 23:50


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump's disastrous televised address, Republicans announcing a plan to end the DHS shutdown, the US lifting sanctions on Venezuela's acting president, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    April 1: End to War May (Or May Not) Come Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 25:52


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Trump's mixed signals on an end to the war in Iran, an executive order to create a nationwide list of eligible voters, the first mission to the Moon since 1972, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Daily March 31: National Gas Prices Above $4 a Gallon as Trump Flounders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 25:01


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down skyrocketing gas prices, the US organizing a summit to counter Antifa, a draconian new Israeli law targeting Palestinians, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 30: Millions Join “No Kings” Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 21:41


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the huge turnout of the latest “No Kings” protests, Iran-launched missile strikes across the Middle East, the growing presence of ICE at airports, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Adds Signature to Money in Latest Vanity Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 16:10


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for March 27 we discuss the Senate passing a bill to end the partial government shutdown, Trump adding his signature to paper currency, an extended pause on striking Iranian energy facilities, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 26: Trump and Iran at Odds Over Peace Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 15:45


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the gulf between Iranian leadership and Trump over a ceasefire, the DOJ paying a $1.25 million settlement to Michael Flynn, huge verdicts against Meta and YouTube, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 25: The US Offers Puzzling Proposal to End Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 14:27


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss a US proposal to end the war with Iran, Democrats flipping a Florida House seat, Senate Dems rejecting a proposal to fund DHS, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 24: Israel Announces Occupation of Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 18:46


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover Israel's announcement that they will occupy southern Lebanon, the confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as the next DHS Secretary, the lack of disaster funding for blue states under Trump, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 23: US and Iran Send Conflicting Signals on End to War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 26:54


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down conflicting claims of negotiations to end the Iran war, a deadly collision at LaGuardia airport, ICE agents being sent to airports to assist the TSA, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Swallows Own Foot in Embarrassing Meeting with Japan's PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 21:02


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for March 20th, we discuss Trump's disastrous meeting with the Japanese prime minister, the Pentagon considering sending more troops to the Middle East, reports that Trump is breaking with Netanyahu on Iranian energy strikes, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 19: Iran and Israel Exchange Blows as Oil Prices Skyrocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 19:20


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the skyrocketing prices of oil, a strange and contentious confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin, an upcoming meeting between Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 18: Iran Strikes Tel Aviv as Retaliation Escalates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 21:19


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Iranian strikes on Tel Aviv, TSA officials warning some airports could close in DHS shutdown continues, the first confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Daily March 17: Assassinations and Resignations Shake Up Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 14:40


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the assassination of Ali Larijani, the resignation of a top counterterrorism official, the retirement of Gregory Bovino, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 16: Trump Flounders Again and Again and Iran Conflict Grinds On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 29:28


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the administration's attempts to build a coalition to address skyrocketing energy prices, the FCC chair threatening broadcast stations covering the Iran war, a lengthy and political Academy Awards ceremony, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump Admin Scrambles to Contain Iran Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 21:28


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for March 13, we discuss the administration's attempts to contain the fallout from the conflict with Iran, the Senate passing a housing affordability bill, two potential terror attacks in the US, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 12: Oil Prices Soar as Iran Conflict Grinds On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 27:21


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the soaring oil prices as a result of the Iran war, House Republicans' attempt to pace a second major spending package, investigations into claims of DOGE misuse of Social Security data, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 11: US Destroys 16 Iranian Vessels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 11:19


    On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the US military destroying 16 Iranian vessels, the results of a Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, a shockingly high death toll for immigration detention, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 10: Trump Unsure When Iran War Will End

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 14:10


    On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump's conflicting messaging on the Iran war, a special election in Georgia, Democrats vowing to shut down the Senate over Iran, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 9: Iran Names New Supreme Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 17:46


    On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss the naming of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader of Iran, Trump warning of imminent action against Cuba, Trump claiming he won't sign any new bills until the SAVE America Act passes, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Kristi Noem FIRED from DHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 22:13


    On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for March 6, we cover the firing of Kristi Noem from DHS, an investigation pointing to US responsibility for a horrific strike in Iran, a troubling jobs report for February, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    March 5: Senate REFUSES to Reign in Trump's War Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 24:05


    On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the Senate rejecting a measure to require congressional authorization for the war in Iran, Trump considering firing Kristi Noem, Minnesota suing the administration over Medicaid funding, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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