
American Prestige
Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison
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A podcast from Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison that provides listeners with everything they need to know about what’s going on in the world. americanprestige.supportingcast.fm
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E242 - Israel’s War Consensus and Permanent Conflict w/ Udi Greenberg
The podcast segment introduces a discussion with Udi Greenberg on Israeli public opinion regarding the war with Iran, following announcements about a series on Marx's influence in America.
·49m - 2
Special – Iran War: Airstrikes Intensify, Oil Routes Choked, Lebanon Bombarded (Preview)
This segment discusses a U.S.
·4m - 3
News - Iran Strike Delayed, Biden Suppressed Gaza Aid, Nigeria Militant Attack
This segment discusses the evolving situation between the U.S.
·43m - 4
E234 - The Rise of Shareholder Primacy w/ Sean Delehanty
·1h 18m - 5
Special - How the War on Iran Is Breaking the Gulf w/ Annelle Sheline
This episode segment introduces a discussion with Annelle Sheline about the war on Iran's impact on Gulf States, focusing on their perspective and the broader Middle East context.
·58m - 6
AP x NonZero - Trump's Gulf War
This crossover episode of American Prestige and Non-Zero discusses Trump's Gulf War, focusing on Israel's influence on American foreign policy and insights from Marco Rubio's comments.
·39m - 7
Special - Geopolitics, the Military, and the War in Iran w/ Spencer Ackerman (Special)
·6m - 8
Marx Prestige, Episode 1: The Civil War and American Capitalism
This episode introduces a series on Marx's influence in America, featuring an interview with historian Andrew Hartman about his book on Marx's reception in the United States.
·1h 1m - 9
The Nation’s “A Day for Gaza” w/ Jack Mirkinson
The Nation is dedicating its entire website to coverage of Gaza through a special project called 'A Day for Gaza' to address declining media attention since the ceasefire.
·13m - 10
Bonus - Strategic Bombing, Air Power, and the War with Iran w/ Robert Pape (Preview)
Robert Pape discusses his 20-year analysis of hypothetical bombing campaigns against Iran, focusing on the smart bomb trap and the tactical success versus strategic failure in targeting nuclear facilities like Fordell and Natanz.
·8m - 11
E241 - How Iran Turns Into a Ground War w/ Harrison Mann
This segment discusses Harrison Mann's analysis of a potential ground invasion of Iran and his overview of the initial weeks of the U.S.-Israeli conflict, based on his experience as a former U.S.
·50m - 12
Bonus - The SDF After Bashar Al-Assad w/ Alexander McKeever (Preview)
This segment discusses the rapid collapse of the Syrian Democratic Forces' legitimacy in eastern Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, attributed to Arab tribal defections and the loss of their anti-Islamic State and anti-Assad appeal.
·10m - 13
Special - International Law and the War on Iran w/ Maryam Jamshidi
The host introduces Maryam Jamshidi, an international law expert, to discuss the legal justifications for the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
·38m - 14
Bonus - Gaza’s “Ceasefire” and the Kushner Plan w/ Tariq Kenney-Shawa (Preview)
The discussion analyzes the ongoing situation in Gaza during a so-called ceasefire, highlighting continued Israeli airstrikes, the division of Gaza, and allegations of ethnic cleansing and genocide.
·11m - 15
News - Iran Talks Under Strike Threat, Mexico Cartel Killed, Pakistan Attack in Afghanistan
The hosts discuss the ongoing Iran talks in Geneva, involving U.S.
·49m - 16
Special - Ayatollah Khamenei is Dead and the Iran War Spreads w/ Séamus Malekafzali (Preview)
This podcast segment discusses the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the escalating war with Iran, including Israeli involvement and reactions from Iranian leadership.
·8m - 17
Bonus - Homeland Empire and Trump 2.0 w/ Nikhil Pal Singh (Preview)
This segment discusses the ideological shifts in American foreign policy, contrasting liberal hegemony with Trump's approach, and explores concepts like homeland empire and sovereignty.
·10m - 18
Special - Iran War Update: Kharg Island, Hormuz, and U.S. Escalation
This episode segment discusses the U.S.
·6m - 19
E236 - The Decline of Newsrooms w/ Borzou Daragahi
The hosts discuss the decline of journalism, particularly international newsrooms, with guest Borzou Daragahi, drawing parallels to the erosion of humanities in universities.
·57m - 20
Special - Iran War Update: Failed Diplomacy and Israeli Operations (Preview)
This episode segment discusses the failure of Trump's recent peace proposal regarding the Iran war and analyzes its implications, including his complaints about the Strait of Hormuz.
·10m - 21
Special - War in the Gulf and the Global Economy w/ Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
This episode segment discusses the economic impacts of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and its potential effects on the global economy with expert Esfandyar Batmanghelidj.
·56m - 22
Special - The U.S. and Israel Attack Iran (Preview)
The hosts discuss the U.S.
·7m - 23
News - U.S.-Iran Talks, West Bank Rule Changes, Cuba Fuel Crisis
The U.S.
·48m - 24
Special - Iran’s Strategy in This War w/ Sina Azodi
The episode discusses Iran's strategy in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war, with insights from Sina Azodi on Iran's resistance and the initial expectations of quick capitulation.
·57m - 25
E240 - Espionage and Empire in the Cold War w/ Alfred McCoy
The host introduces historian Alfred McCoy to discuss his book on Cold War espionage and empire, starting with his motivation for writing it based on his early research on the Southeast Asian drug trade.
·1h 10m - 26
News - Iran Assassinations Escalate, Israel Invades Southern Lebanon, U.S. Pressures Zambia Over Aid for Minerals
The hosts discuss escalating Israeli assassination strikes in Iran and the broader context of regional conflicts, including Lebanon and U.S.
·49m - 27
Special - Tehran Fuel Depot Strike, Mojtaba Khamenei Succession, Oil Market Chaos (Preview)
This episode segment discusses the devastating Israeli attack on fuel depots in Tehran, which caused widespread environmental damage and toxic effects on the city's population.
·5m - 28
Bonus - A Kurdish Front in the Iran War? w/ Djene Bajalan (Preview)
The speaker discusses Israeli efforts to undermine Iran's regime through propaganda and manipulation, contrasting with U.S.
·10m - 29
E237 - Inside the American War Machine w/ Ben Freeman and William Hartung
The hosts interview William Hartung and Ben Freeman about their book on excessive U.S.
·1h - 30
E235 - The End of the Postwar Consensus w/ Paul Starr
The episode introduces Paul Starr discussing his book on American contradictions, focusing on the political shift from Obama to Trump and the end of the postwar consensus.
·1h 6m - 31
Special - Cuba, Economic Warfare, and the Democratic Party w/ Hasan Piker (Preview)
This preview introduces an interview with Hasan Piker discussing topics like Cuba, economic warfare, and the Democratic Party, with humorous banter about a content creator named clavicular.
·15m - 32
E238 - On the Brink with Iran w/ Dalia Dassa Kaye
The episode discusses the current diplomatic situation between the Trump administration and Iran, including recent negotiations and the potential for conflict, with insights from expert Dalia Dassa Kaye.
·1h 9m - 33
Bonus - AI Targeting in Modern War w/ Sam Biddle (Preview)
This segment discusses how the U.S.
·11m - 34
E239 - Iran and the End of Restraint w/ Trita Parsi and Akbar Shahid Ahmed
This segment discusses the Trump administration's decision to go to war with Iran, influenced by Netanyahu's narrative that the regime was weak and could be overthrown.
·59m - 35
UNLOCKED: Special - Geopolitics, the Military, and the War in Iran w/ Spencer Ackerman
The hosts introduce Spencer Ackerman to discuss the ongoing Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran, focusing on geopolitical impacts, oil price volatility, and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
·1h - 36
Bonus - War Without Ideology w/ China Miéville and Richard Seymour (Preview)
This segment discusses the perceived lack of ideology in current American wars compared to historical periods, arguing that U.S.
·11m - 37
Special - Iran War: Strait of Hormuz, Regional Escalation, Casualty Figures (Preview)
This segment introduces a special episode on Iran, focusing on potential war scenarios, the Strait of Hormuz, regional escalation, and casualty figures, but is primarily promotional content for the podcast and related media.
·6m - 38
Bonus - The Decline of Area Experts w/ Alex Thurston (Preview)
This preview discusses the historical integration of intellectuals into U.S.
·10m - 39
News - Russia Drone Barrage in Ukraine, West Bank Settler Violence, U.S. Destroys Ecuador Dairy Farm
This podcast segment introduces upcoming content and subscription details for American Prestige, with a brief mention of news topics including Russia's drone attacks in Ukraine, West Bank settler violence, and U.S.
·37m - 40
Bonus - Davos 2026: Trump, Greenland, and the End of the Rules-Based Order w/ Ishaan Tharoor (Preview)
This episode analyzes the geopolitical implications of Davos 2026 discussions, focusing on Trump, Greenland, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a critical look at a proposed tech utopia in Palestinian territories that prioritizes economic benefits over freedom.
·11m·1 clip - 41
News - U.S. Signals Possible Iran Strike, Myanmar Junta Consolidates Power, Syria Ceasefire Extended
The Doomsday Clock has been moved to 85 seconds to midnight for 2026, the closest ever to Armageddon, due to issues like breakdowns in nuclear weapons diplomacy.
·1h 8m - 42
News - Iran War Threat, UN Report on Israel Ethnic Cleansing, U.S. Withdraws From Syria
The podcast introduces upcoming news discussions on increasing war threats with Iran, a UN report on Israel's ethnic cleansing, and U.S.
·50m - 43
Special - Israel’s War on Lebanon w/ Afeef Nessouli
This segment discusses the current state of Israel's military actions in Lebanon, including IDF invasions and airstrikes across the country, with insights from journalist Afif Nasuli.
·47m - 44
News - Iran War Escalation and Hormuz Crisis, U.S. Minab School Bombing Fallout, Sudan Drone Warfare
The hosts discuss the escalating war against Iran, focusing on casualty and displacement figures from U.S.
·46m - 45
News - Iran War Widens, Afghanistan–Pakistan Fighting, New U.S. Operation in Ecuador
The podcast discusses major international news including the widening Iran war, Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting, and a new U.S.
·51m - 46
News - Syria Offensive Against SDF, Israel Moves on Rafah, Trump and Greenland
The hosts clarify subscription details and then dive into news about Syria, where conflict has erupted between the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, providing analysis on the situation.
·52m·5 clips - 47
AP x NonZero - The Trump Foreign Policy Roller Coaster w/ Robert Wright
In this crossover episode, hosts Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison engage guest Bob in a discussion about foreign policy and socialism, touching on academic biases and historical education practices.
·43m·4 clips - 48
Special - Iran War: U.S. Jets Down, Gulf Oil Targeted, Lebanon Combat (Preview)
This episode segment discusses a recent incident in the Iran war where three U.S.
·5m - 49
AP x Radio War Nerd (Preview)
This preview announces a crossover episode between American Prestige and Radio War Nerd, featuring hosts Derek, Danny, Mark Ames, and John Dolan, focusing on war discussions with plans for future collaborations.
·6m - 50
E254 - The Party of Chaos w/ Paul Heideman
Apr 14, 2026·1h 18m - 51
Special - The State of the Ceasefire (Preview)
Apr 13, 2026·6m - 52
Bonus - Star Wars, Empire, and the Politics of The Phantom Menace w/ Daniel Immerwahr (Preview)
Apr 12, 2026·10m - 53
News - Israel Bombs Lebanon, Iran Halts Hormuz Traffic, Orban Faces Election Defeat
Apr 10, 2026·47m - 54
Special - The Iran Ceasefire (Preview)
Apr 8, 2026·10m - 55
E253 - Europe, Iran, and the Transatlantic Relationship w/ Eldar Mamedov
Apr 7, 2026·51m - 56
Why Marx Now? w/ Andrew Hartman
Apr 7, 2026·12m - 57
Unlocked: Cuba, Economic Warfare, and the Democratic Party w/ Hasan Piker
Apr 6, 2026·1h 1m - 58
Bonus - The Medievalist's Guide to Easter w/ Eleanor Janega (Preview)
Apr 5, 2026·10m - 59
News - Trump Extends Iran War, Israel Expands Lebanon Occupation, Russian Tanker Reaches Cuba
Apr 3, 2026·48m - 60
Trailer: Marx Prestige
Mar 24, 2026·1m - 61
E233 - Film and Cold War Industrial Power w/ Alice Lovejoy
Jan 20, 2026·55m - 62
Bonus - Green Energy and Fossil Capital w/ Thea Riofrancos (Preview)
Jan 18, 2026·11m - 63
News – U.S. Plan for Venezuela’s Oil, Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two, Iran Protests w/ Matt Lech and Negar Mortazavi
Jan 16, 2026·1h 23m - 64
E232 - Can American Power Be Redeemed? w/ Shadi Hamid
Jan 13, 2026·1h 10m - 65
Bonus - Prediction Markets and the Financialization of Death w/ Sam Biddle and Jay Caspian Kang (Preview)
Jan 11, 2026·11m - 66
News - U.S. Kidnaps Maduro, Israel Escalation, Yemen Separatist Collapse
Jan 9, 2026·50m - 67
Re-Post - The Global Turn of American Policing w/ Stuart Schrader
Jan 8, 2026·1h 11m - 68
E231 - Venezuela, Latin America, and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy w/ Greg Grandin
Jan 6, 2026·1h 1m - 69
Bonus - Regime Change in Venezuela w/ Gabriel Hetland (Preview)
Jan 4, 2026·11m - 70
Special - The U.S. Kidnaps Nicolás Maduro w/ Alex Jordan (Preview)
Jan 3, 2026·3m - 71
Bonus - Fort Bragg and U.S. Special Operations Post-9/11 w/ Seth Harp
Jan 2, 2026·1h 2m - 72
E230 - Manosphere Politics and the Climate Crisis w/ Daniel Waite Penny
Dec 30, 2025·53m - 73
Bonus - Venezuela, the Drug War, and U.S. Power in the Caribbean w/ Aileen Teague (Preview)
Dec 28, 2025·11m - 74
Re-Post - The Medievalist's Guide to Christmas w/ Eleanor Janega
Dec 25, 2025·1h 3m - 75
Bonus - The Muppet Christmas Carol w/ Justin Boyd and VJ Boyd (Preview)
Dec 24, 2025·10m - 76
E229 - Lula and the Rise of the Workers’ Party in Brazil w/ Andre Pagliarini
Dec 23, 2025·1h 7m - 77
Bonus - Protests Without Politics w/ Vincent Bevins (Preview)
Dec 21, 2025·10m - 78
News - Thailand–Cambodia Fighting, Venezuela Escalation, Yemen Separatists
Dec 19, 2025·51m - 79
Special - Who Controls Southern Yemen? w/ Annelle Sheline
Dec 17, 2025·1h 6m - 80
E228 - Trump’s National Security Strategy w/ Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson
Dec 16, 2025·1h 13m - 81
UNLOCKED - The History of the Maccabees w/ Joseph Scales
Dec 15, 2025·1h 27m - 82
Bonus - Managing Gaza After the “Ceasefire” w/ Rashid Khalidi (Preview)
Dec 14, 2025·11m - 83
News - Gaza Aid Blocked Amid Winter Storm, Thailand–Cambodia Conflict Resumes, M23 Advances in DRC
Dec 12, 2025·45m - 84
AP x NonZero - Venezuela, China, and Trump’s Incoherence
Dec 12, 2025·41m - 85
E227 - Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond w/ Mat Nashed
Dec 9, 2025·1h 24m - 86
Bonus - The Life and Death of Hollywood w/ Andrew deWaard (Preview)
Dec 7, 2025·10m - 87
Unlocked - Blowback: The Forgotten Cold War Front in Angola w/ Brendan James and Noah Kulwin
Dec 6, 2025·1h 10m - 88
News - U.S. Moves Toward Venezuela Attack, Double-Tap Strike in Caribbean, DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Collapses
Dec 5, 2025·52m - 89
E226 - The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert
Dec 2, 2025·58m - 90
Bonus - Capitalism After Neoliberalism w/ Ilias Alami (Preview)
Nov 30, 2025·10m - 91
Chinese Prestige: The Making of the PRC w/ Yidi Wu
Nov 28, 2025·51m - 92
Hyperfixed - Third Eye Blind
Nov 27, 2025·42m - 93
Chinese Prestige: From May Fourth to Mao w/ Yidi Wu
Nov 25, 2025·56m - 94
Special - Radio War Nerd in Print! w/ Mark Ames
Nov 24, 2025·20m - 95
Bonus - Liberal Zionism After Gaza w/ David Klion (Preview)
Nov 23, 2025·11m - 96
Special - What Was Sarah Hurwitz Thinking? w/ Emily Tamkin (Preview)
Nov 22, 2025·6m - 97
News - MBS White House Visit, US Pushes New Ukraine Deal, UN Votes on Gaza
Nov 21, 2025·44m





