The DSR Network
The DSR Network is a bundle of weekly and daily political, national security, technology and AI podcasts, led by Deep State Radio and including The DSR Daily and The Daily Blast. It has about 1,000 episodes with near-daily cadence and a median length of about 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily political audience with a large, engaged, mostly older listener base
- Over 1,800 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average and daily updates
- Work With Us page reports 94% of audience interested in foreign policy and national security
- Network of about a dozen weekly and daily shows reaching a politically engaged audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, interview, panel discussion
- Tone
- critical, urgent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links to a Substack membership page at dsrnetwork.substack.com, and the Work With Us page offers partnership and sponsorship solutions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover armed conflict with Iran, a live-streamed execution, and raids on officials' homes, and the content is openly partisan.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thedsrnetwork.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1245002955 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/TRGM9230955824 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Words Matter: Down to the Wire in a Battle for America’s Soul | 2026-10-16 | 54 min |
| The Daily Blast: Fox News Just Nuked Trump with His Most Disastrous Po | 2026-10-16 | 24 min |
| Siliconsciousness: The Democrats’ Plan to Get AI Right | 2026-10-15 | 36 min |
| DSR Daily October 15: Trump Walks Back Live-streamed Execution | 2026-10-15 | 20 min |
| The Daily Blast: Trump’s Boast about Rallies Backfires as Humiliating | 2026-10-15 | 25 min |
| Trump’s Betrayal Is Even Worse Than You Think | 2026-10-14 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The official home of Deep State Radio, Need to Know, Words Matter, The DSR Daily, The Daily Blast, Siliconsciousness, and more. If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider becoming a member by visiting https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/
About The DSR Network
The DSR Network is a group of political, national security, technology and AI podcasts, led by Deep State Radio and including The DSR Daily, The Daily Blast, Words Matter and Siliconsciousness, according to the feed and the network's website. Riley Fessler is listed as a host on the network's homepage and feed, and the website's About page names Norm Ornstein, Greg Sargent, Minnah Stein and David Rothkopf among the hosts of its shows. The feed shows about 1,000 episodes, updated almost daily, with a median episode length of around 23 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the network with 1,832 ratings and a 4.5 average, which points to an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The website's Work With Us page reports that 94% of its audience is interested in foreign policy and national security, and no sponsor is named in the feed. Estimated sponsorship rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, which suits national advertisers seeking an engaged political audience.
Sources: the podcast RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, and thedsrnetwork.com.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The DSR Network can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The DSR Network
How much does The DSR Network charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Actual pricing depends on the show within the network and on the placement.
What is The DSR Network about?
The DSR Network produces daily and weekly podcasts on US politics, national security, technology and artificial intelligence. Its flagship is Deep State Radio, and the network also includes The DSR Daily and Siliconsciousness.
How do I contact The DSR Network about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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