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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  1. 1

    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. 2

    Special – Iran War: Airstrikes Intensify, Oil Routes Choked, Lebanon Bombarded (Preview)

    This segment discusses a U.S.

    ·4m
  3. 3

    News - Iran Strike Delayed, Biden Suppressed Gaza Aid, Nigeria Militant Attack

    This segment discusses the evolving situation between the U.S.

    ·43m
  4. 4

    E234 - The Rise of Shareholder Primacy w/ Sean Delehanty

    ·1h 18m
  5. 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. 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. 7

    Special - Geopolitics, the Military, and the War in Iran w/ Spencer Ackerman (Special)

    ·6m
  8. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 18

    Special - Iran War Update: Kharg Island, Hormuz, and U.S. Escalation

    This episode segment discusses the U.S.

    ·6m
  19. 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. 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. 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. 22

    Special - The U.S. and Israel Attack Iran (Preview)

    The hosts discuss the U.S.

    ·7m
  23. 23

    News - U.S.-Iran Talks, West Bank Rule Changes, Cuba Fuel Crisis

    The U.S.

    ·48m
  24. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 33

    Bonus - AI Targeting in Modern War w/ Sam Biddle (Preview)

    This segment discusses how the U.S.

    ·11m
  34. 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. 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. 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. 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. 38

    Bonus - The Decline of Area Experts w/ Alex Thurston (Preview)

    This preview discusses the historical integration of intellectuals into U.S.

    ·10m
  39. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 50

    E254 - The Party of Chaos w/ Paul Heideman

    Apr 14, 2026·1h 18m
  51. 51

    Special - The State of the Ceasefire (Preview)

    Apr 13, 2026·6m
  52. 52

    Bonus - Star Wars, Empire, and the Politics of The Phantom Menace w/ Daniel Immerwahr (Preview)

    Apr 12, 2026·10m
  53. 53

    News - Israel Bombs Lebanon, Iran Halts Hormuz Traffic, Orban Faces Election Defeat

    Apr 10, 2026·47m
  54. 54

    Special - The Iran Ceasefire (Preview)

    Apr 8, 2026·10m
  55. 55

    E253 - Europe, Iran, and the Transatlantic Relationship w/ Eldar Mamedov

    Apr 7, 2026·51m
  56. 56

    Why Marx Now? w/ Andrew Hartman

    Apr 7, 2026·12m
  57. 57

    Unlocked: Cuba, Economic Warfare, and the Democratic Party w/ Hasan Piker

    Apr 6, 2026·1h 1m
  58. 58

    Bonus - The Medievalist's Guide to Easter w/ Eleanor Janega (Preview)

    Apr 5, 2026·10m
  59. 59

    News - Trump Extends Iran War, Israel Expands Lebanon Occupation, Russian Tanker Reaches Cuba

    Apr 3, 2026·48m
  60. 60

    Trailer: Marx Prestige

    Mar 24, 2026·1m
  61. 61

    E233 - Film and Cold War Industrial Power w/ Alice Lovejoy

    Jan 20, 2026·55m
  62. 62

    Bonus - Green Energy and Fossil Capital w/ Thea Riofrancos (Preview)

    Jan 18, 2026·11m
  63. 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. 64

    E232 - Can American Power Be Redeemed? w/ Shadi Hamid

    Jan 13, 2026·1h 10m
  65. 65

    Bonus - Prediction Markets and the Financialization of Death w/ Sam Biddle and Jay Caspian Kang (Preview)

    Jan 11, 2026·11m
  66. 66

    News - U.S. Kidnaps Maduro, Israel Escalation, Yemen Separatist Collapse

    Jan 9, 2026·50m
  67. 67

    Re-Post - The Global Turn of American Policing w/ Stuart Schrader

    Jan 8, 2026·1h 11m
  68. 68

    E231 - Venezuela, Latin America, and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy w/ Greg Grandin

    Jan 6, 2026·1h 1m
  69. 69

    Bonus - Regime Change in Venezuela w/ Gabriel Hetland (Preview)

    Jan 4, 2026·11m
  70. 70

    Special - The U.S. Kidnaps Nicolás Maduro w/ Alex Jordan (Preview)

    Jan 3, 2026·3m
  71. 71

    Bonus - Fort Bragg and U.S. Special Operations Post-9/11 w/ Seth Harp

    Jan 2, 2026·1h 2m
  72. 72

    E230 - Manosphere Politics and the Climate Crisis w/ Daniel Waite Penny

    Dec 30, 2025·53m
  73. 73

    Bonus - Venezuela, the Drug War, and U.S. Power in the Caribbean w/ Aileen Teague (Preview)

    Dec 28, 2025·11m
  74. 74

    Re-Post - The Medievalist's Guide to Christmas w/ Eleanor Janega

    Dec 25, 2025·1h 3m
  75. 75

    Bonus - The Muppet Christmas Carol w/ Justin Boyd and VJ Boyd (Preview)

    Dec 24, 2025·10m
  76. 76

    E229 - Lula and the Rise of the Workers’ Party in Brazil w/ Andre Pagliarini

    Dec 23, 2025·1h 7m
  77. 77

    Bonus - Protests Without Politics w/ Vincent Bevins (Preview)

    Dec 21, 2025·10m
  78. 78

    News - Thailand–Cambodia Fighting, Venezuela Escalation, Yemen Separatists

    Dec 19, 2025·51m
  79. 79

    Special - Who Controls Southern Yemen? w/ Annelle Sheline

    Dec 17, 2025·1h 6m
  80. 80

    E228 - Trump’s National Security Strategy w/ Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson

    Dec 16, 2025·1h 13m
  81. 81

    UNLOCKED - The History of the Maccabees w/ Joseph Scales

    Dec 15, 2025·1h 27m
  82. 82

    Bonus - Managing Gaza After the “Ceasefire” w/ Rashid Khalidi (Preview)

    Dec 14, 2025·11m
  83. 83

    News - Gaza Aid Blocked Amid Winter Storm, Thailand–Cambodia Conflict Resumes, M23 Advances in DRC

    Dec 12, 2025·45m
  84. 84

    AP x NonZero - Venezuela, China, and Trump’s Incoherence

    Dec 12, 2025·41m
  85. 85

    E227 - Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond w/ Mat Nashed

    Dec 9, 2025·1h 24m
  86. 86

    Bonus - The Life and Death of Hollywood w/ Andrew deWaard (Preview)

    Dec 7, 2025·10m
  87. 87

    Unlocked - Blowback: The Forgotten Cold War Front in Angola w/ Brendan James and Noah Kulwin

    Dec 6, 2025·1h 10m
  88. 88

    News - U.S. Moves Toward Venezuela Attack, Double-Tap Strike in Caribbean, DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Collapses

    Dec 5, 2025·52m
  89. 89

    E226 - The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert

    Dec 2, 2025·58m
  90. 90

    Bonus - Capitalism After Neoliberalism w/ Ilias Alami (Preview)

    Nov 30, 2025·10m
  91. 91

    Chinese Prestige: The Making of the PRC w/ Yidi Wu

    Nov 28, 2025·51m
  92. 92

    Hyperfixed - Third Eye Blind

    Nov 27, 2025·42m
  93. 93

    Chinese Prestige: From May Fourth to Mao w/ Yidi Wu

    Nov 25, 2025·56m
  94. 94

    Special - Radio War Nerd in Print! w/ Mark Ames

    Nov 24, 2025·20m
  95. 95

    Bonus - Liberal Zionism After Gaza w/ David Klion (Preview)

    Nov 23, 2025·11m
  96. 96

    Special - What Was Sarah Hurwitz Thinking? w/ Emily Tamkin (Preview)

    Nov 22, 2025·6m
  97. 97

    News - MBS White House Visit, US Pushes New Ukraine Deal, UN Votes on Gaza

    Nov 21, 2025·44m