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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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Derek and Danny are joined by historian Alex Thurston to talk about the rise and decline of area studies in the United States. They discuss how regional expertise was once central to the management of American pow... more

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While Danny looks after his gold assets, Always at War’s Alex Jordan once again helps Derek bring you headlines from around the globe. This week: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 85 sec... more

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Danny and Derek speak with historian Sean Delehanty about the invention of shareholder value and the transformation of the American corporation in the late twentieth century. They discuss po... more

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Derek is joined by Washington Post columnist Ishaan Tharoor for a roundup of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. They discuss Trump’s return to the forum, the Greenland annexation threat and its fallout inside... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Delehanty
Independent historian and author of "Company Men, the Invention of Shareholder Value and the Splintering of the American Economy"
Episode: E234 - The Rise of Shareholder Primacy w/ Sean Delehanty
Ishaan Tharoor
Foreign affairs journalist, known for his insights on global politics
The Washington Post
Episode: Bonus - Davos 2026: Trump, Greenland, and the End of the Rules-Based Order w/ Ishaan Tharoor (Preview)
Alice Lovejoy
Professor of Film and Media Studies at the University of Minnesota and author of Tales of Militant Chemistry, The Film Factory in a Century of War
University of Minnesota
Episode: E233 - Film and Cold War Industrial Power w/ Alice Lovejoy
Matt Lech
Political commentator and host from Left Reckoning and The Majority Report
Left Reckoning, The Majority Report
Episode: News – U.S. Plan for Venezuela’s Oil, Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two, Iran Protests w/ Matt Lech and Negar Mortazavi
Negar Mortazavi
Award-winning journalist and commentator, editor and host of The Iran Podcast
The Iran Podcast, Center for International Policy
Episode: News – U.S. Plan for Venezuela’s Oil, Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two, Iran Protests w/ Matt Lech and Negar Mortazavi
Shadi Hamid
Columnist at The Washington Post and author of the book 'The Case for American Power'
The Washington Post
Episode: E232 - Can American Power Be Redeemed? w/ Shadi Hamid
Seth Harp
Author of The Fort Bragg Cartel, Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces
Episode: Bonus - Fort Bragg and U.S. Special Operations Post-9/11 w/ Seth Harp
Aileen Teague
Expert in drug history and U.S. foreign policy
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Episode: Bonus - Venezuela, the Drug War, and U.S. Power in the Caribbean w/ Aileen Teague (Preview)
Eleanor Janega
Medieval historian and author of The Once and Future Sex
Episode: Re-Post - The Medievalist's Guide to Christmas w/ Eleanor Janega

Hosts

Daniel Bessner
Co-host of the show, Daniel brings a critical perspective on historical and contemporary political issues, often focusing on American foreign policy and its impact on global affairs.
Derek Davison
Co-host who contributes in-depth analysis of geopolitical dynamics and U.S. foreign policy, often engaging with guests to explore critical global issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Danny needs a chin check

    Politically I couldn’t agree more with both Danny and Derek, but jeeeeesus is Danny ever a smarmy clown. Rude, kinda toxic, catty, and brutally dismissive. In what universe is this an acceptable approach to discourse? Want to listen to a self-important jerk toot his own horn for an hour while successfully alienating any listeners or guests who might not agree with him? You’ll love this!

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    2
    Carl Powalski
    Canada9 days ago
  • sometimes feels cynical

    i’ve listened on and off over the years, but i’ve noticed in some episodes the conversations with guests can feel more hostile than productive. I hope they can overcome the cynicism and lean into the educational/informative aspects more

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    3
    dreamlining
    United States10 days ago
  • What democracy?!

    Can’t believe the guest wrote an entire book for an already debunked—admittedly still very widespread—topic about the supremacy of American style democracy!

    Every single one of his point or “evidence” is either counter factual or fantastical.

    Appreciate the pushbacks from the hosts, but they would be more powerful if more facts are cited, not mainly philosophical debates.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Crystalash
    United States18 days ago
  • Very smart, rude host

    The topics and interviewees are great, thought provoking, and illuminating. I wish that the main moderator wasn’t so rude. He interrupts, talks over interlocutors, and mansplains all the time.

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    Apocalypse … Eventually
    United States20 days ago
  • retahded

    these guys are retahded

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    Haken69
    United Statesa month ago

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Offers an insightful and critical view on foreign policy and current events.
The podcast is noted for its diverse range of knowledgeable guests and topics.
Listeners appreciate the intellectual depth and humor of the hosts.
Listeners find it to be a necessary resource for understanding complex geopolitical issues.

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#135
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#138
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#214
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Bonus - Regime Change in Venezuela w/ Gabriel Hetland (Preview)
Q: Was there a counterfactual world where the pink tide or the leftward turn turned out differently?
The historical perspective suggests that Chavez's death significantly impacted Venezuela's political landscape and the wider left turn in Latin America, creating an environment where opposition could thrive more than under Chavez's leadership.
E231 - Venezuela, Latin America, and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy w/ Greg Grandin
Q: What is your read of the Chavista government still being in power?
The Trump administration was likely playing catch as catch can, leading to a governance style aimed at asserting dominance without direct engagement.
Bonus - Fort Bragg and U.S. Special Operations Post-9/11 w/ Seth Harp
Q: Could you talk about the culture around drugs within the Special Forces?
Seth discusses the overprescription of drugs in the military and their role in facilitating drug problems amongst soldiers.
Bonus - Fort Bragg and U.S. Special Operations Post-9/11 w/ Seth Harp
Q: How have you seen military culture transform over time?
Seth highlights how the emergence of operator culture functions as a response to the war on terror, suggesting a notable shift in how the military's elite units are now perceived and utilized.
E226 - The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert
Q: What is the impact of home video on the porn industry?
Home video opened the porn market to consumers in their homes, removing the stigma of public consumption and focusing on a wider audience, including women and couples.

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