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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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Recent Guests

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
Andre Pagliarini
Assistant Professor of History and International Studies at Louisiana State University and author of Lula, A People's President and the Fight for Brazil's Future
Louisiana State University
Episode: E239 - Lula and the Rise of the Workers’ Party in Brazil w/ Andre Pagliarini
Vincent Bevins
Author and journalist, known for his insights on global protest movements
Episode: Bonus - Protests Without Politics w/ Vincent Bevins (Preview)
Annelle Sheline
Research fellow at the Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute
Episode: Special - Who Controls Southern Yemen? w/ Annelle Sheline
Julia Gledhill
Researcher at the Stimson Center
Stimson Center
Episode: E238 - Trump’s National Security Strategy w/ Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson
Van Jackson
Author of the Un-Diplomatic newsletter
Un-Diplomatic newsletter
Episode: E238 - Trump’s National Security Strategy w/ Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson
Joseph Scales
Independent scholar of ancient Judaism and Jewish antiquity
Episode: UNLOCKED - The History of the Maccabees w/ Joseph Scales
Rashid Khalidi
Palestinian-American historian and professor, specializing in Middle Eastern history.
Episode: Bonus - Managing Gaza After the “Ceasefire” w/ Rashid Khalidi (Preview)

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
  • Unfortunately Bessner is a gigantic moron

    See title

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kakenjfjnwkalnx
    United States25 days ago
  • Daniel too smug

    V informative but he is impossibly smug and unpleasant to listen to. Thank god for Derek!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    beepbop$$$
    United Statesa month ago
  • the cover art for the show is good

    And thats about it

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Deandra Day
    United States2 months ago
  • Insightful

    I’ve listened for 2-3 years and learned a lot about geopolitics both past and present. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stinger885
    United States3 months ago
  • Great pod

    Love Danny and Derek. Both are great interlocutors, there are so many good interviews on foreign policy and it's never softball. Love the news rundowns especially.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Looking into things! 2025
    United States3 months 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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#150
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#212
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#176
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#221
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#10
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Talking Points

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E236 - 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.
E236 - The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert
Q: How did the aesthetics of pornography shape mainstream culture in the 80s and beyond?
As soon as visual images combined with music, sexy representations became integral to music videos, which influenced cultural standards on attraction and performance.
E236 - The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert
Q: How does the relationship between the Valley and Hollywood evolve?
The Valley functions as a back lot, used for film shoots while also being a center for other industries, like aerospace and porn, reflecting California's economic booms and busts.
E236 - The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert
Q: What made you want to do the Jenna Jameson story as a follow-up to the Heidi Fleiss one?
I have always had an interest in Porn Valley because I am from the San Fernando Valley and it seemed interesting that there was this shadow film industry that mimics Hollywood but is low budget.
Bonus - The Life and Death of Hollywood w/ Andrew deWaard (Preview)
Q: What is happening in capitalism in the post 9-11 era or the post 2008 era?
Andrew explains that the financial crisis changed everything, leading to a zero interest rate period characterized by excess liquidity and diminished returns on investments.

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