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for your support. Hello and welcome to the DSR Daily. I'm David Rothkoff joined as ever by

Riley Fessler the man is plugged in who knows all the news and wants to discuss it with you right now,

what's your top story of the day?

Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance, a relatively new political figure

and former critic who has become a staunch supporter as his vice presidential running mate.

Vance, a 39-year-old Marine Corps veteran and author of the bestseller Hillbilly Elegi, which I had to read for college.

Really? Oh yeah, he's from your state.

Are you proud?

Oh man, I'm brimming with pride.

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