Words Matter

The DSR Network

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, not their own facts.

  • 26 minutes 12 seconds
    What Fresh Hell Is This? A Preview of the New Congress 

    New year, new congress. As Republicans take control of both houses, what can we expect over the next few months? Norm Ornstein joins David Rothkopf to break down the biggest challenges that await this new congress, including the search for a new speaker and more. 


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    2 January 2025, 8:29 pm
  • 29 minutes 24 seconds
    2024 Ends, Another Trump Term Begins

    While we head into the holiday season and the final days of 2024, the second-term coming of Donald Trump gives us little optimism for 2025 and the years to come. Trump’s outrageous lawsuits, the takedown of the Al-Assad regime in Syria, and, of course, TikTok… What comes next? Norm and Kavita are back to tackle all these issues and more.


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    17 December 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 35 seconds
    Transitions, Nominations, Resignations

    Ever since the election, the lead-up to Donald Trump’s second presidential term has been fraught with nonsensical politics, inane cabinet picks, and a sense of both confusion and worry. Norm and Kavita are back to help guide us through this uncertainty, analyze the situations surrounding figures like Kari Lake and Christopher Wray, and more. The members-only section also features an intimate conversation on the health insurance industry.

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    12 December 2024, 5:09 pm
  • 37 minutes 57 seconds
    Preparing for the Transition

    On today’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kativa are back to break down everything related to the upcoming presidential transition. Which of Trump’s current nominees will make it through to the next administration? What can and should the Democrats do now in the House and the Senate? Additionally, members will receive a bonus discussion on presidential pardons, both past and present. Tune in here:


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    5 December 2024, 8:16 pm
  • 38 minutes 6 seconds
    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Since winning the election, Donald Trump has been quick to cement his new administration and lay the groundwork for his frightening and ludicrous political agenda. As news of his appointees comes out, we are forced to ask ourselves - where do we go from here? Norm and Kavita are back to take stock of this unfortunate situation and analyze what our future holds… as well as talk about puppies and the humanity in dogs. Listen here. 

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    14 November 2024, 4:32 pm
  • 35 minutes 54 seconds
    The 2024 Election and Trump’s Future America

    Norm and Kavita are back to share their raw emotions after the election, discuss the grim realities facing the country, and break down the meaning and horrors of a second Trump presidential term. What will be different this time around? How can President Biden best serve his final days in office? Where do both parties stand and where do we go from here? DSR Network members will also get to listen to Norm and Kavita analyze Trump’s healthcare plans and the dangers of RFK Jr. and medical disinformation.


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    7 November 2024, 7:27 pm
  • 40 minutes 47 seconds
    October Spooks and Surprises: the Final Days of the Race

    As we approach the election's final days, the entire country has its eyes set on Tuesday. How are the candidates faring in this final stretch? Is Trump’s racist MSG rally a true October Surprise? Do we have any idea at all where we are headed between now and Election Day? Tune in to hear Norm and Kavita discuss all this and more:

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    31 October 2024, 8:47 pm
  • 53 minutes 49 seconds
    Nervously Optimistic, Neurotically Confused

    David Rothkopf joins Norm to break down the final twelve days of the presidential race, from Kamala Harris’ CNN Town Hall to Trump’s incredibly concerning and outspoken affinity for Nazis. How does the election landscape look as we head into the final stretch? How confident can we be in a Harris victory, and what is truly at stake if Trump wins? Tune in to hear Norm and David discuss all this and more.

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    24 October 2024, 3:41 pm
  • 47 minutes 46 seconds
    Hurricanes, Hypocrisy, Healthcare and More

    It’s been a whirlwind of a week, and Norm and Kavita are back to discuss it all: Hurricane Milton in Florida, Republican FEMA hypocrisy, the public health disinformation spewing from the RFK Jr-Trump alliance, Trump’s mental deterioration, and more. Members will also get to hear exclusive insider content on Kamala Harris’ healthcare plans. 

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    12 October 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 37 seconds
    Headlines Matter - the Jack Smith Report

    Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 180-page report, filed on Wednesday, provides damning evidence against Donald Trump which could carry serious legal implications - why is this not the banner headline of every major media outlet? What does this report show, and what ramifications could it have on the election and beyond? Norm and Kavita are back to discuss this and more. Members will also get a discussion of the Harris campaign’s strategy and the VP debate.

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    4 October 2024, 7:29 pm
  • 35 minutes 6 seconds
    Last Week on the Campaign Trail

    Norm and Kavita are back to discuss the past week of events in each presidential campaign. Kamala Harris continues to outpace the GOP and previous Democratic candidates in fundraising, while the Trump campaign continues to make outrageous statements about women and abortion rights. What are the polls telling us about the state of these campaigns as we inch closer to Election Day? And, in the members-only section, what the hell is going on with Mark Robinson? Listen to all this and more here:

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    24 September 2024, 2:00 pm
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