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Danny and Derek speak with Caitlin Tulloch, a former USAID economist and GiveDirectly’s head of research, about the destruction of USAID and the future of humanitarian aid. They talk about her work as an economist... more

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Danny and Derek have reconciled with their disappointment in the new Star Wars film and can now bring you the news roundup. This week: in Iran, talks stall as Trump weighs continuing the war (2:00), the Isl... more

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Danny and Derek welcome back to the show political scientist Thea Riofrancos to talk about the politics of extraction in the global energy transition. They explore the contradictions of green capitalism, the debate ove... more

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Danny and Derek are once again joined by Jake Werner, director of the East Asia Program at ⁠the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft⁠, this time to talk about the development of the U.S. consensus on China.... more

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Recent Guests

Thea Riofrancos
Associate Professor of Political Science at Providence College
Providence College
Episode: E249 - Extraction Behind the Green Transition w/ Thea Riofrancos
David Sirota
Founder and editor of The Lever; host of The Master Plan and The Kingmakers
The Lever
Episode: E248 - Journalism in the Age of Oligarchy w/ David Sirota
Luke Waters
Guest invited to discuss Eleanor of Aquitaine and medieval royalty
Episode: Bonus - Eleanor of Aquitaine, Mother of Failsons and Success Daughters w/ Eleanor Janega and Luke Waters (Preview)
Alex Zakaras
Professor of political science at the University of Vermont
University of Vermont
Episode: E247 - Radical Liberalism w/ Alex Zakaras
Oren Ziv
Journalist, 972 and Local Call; co-author of Erasing the Lines
972 and Local Call
Episode: E245 - Israeli Annexation in the West Bank w/ Oren Ziv
Paul Heideman
Researcher and writer, author of Rogue Elephant
Verso (publisher)
Episode: E244 - The Party of Chaos w/ Paul Heideman
Eldar Mamedov
Brussels-based foreign policy expert; non-resident fellow at Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute
Episode: E243 - Europe, Iran, and the Transatlantic Relationship w/ Eldar Mamedov
Hasan Piker
Guest interviewee discussing politics, Cuba trip, and media narratives
Streamer/Commentator
Episode: Unlocked: Cuba, Economic Warfare, and the Democratic Party w/ Hasan Piker
Sina Azodi
Associate Professor of Middle East Politics at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs
George Washington University
Episode: Special - Iran’s Strategy in This War w/ Sina Azodi

Hosts

Daniel Bessner
Co-host and political analyst, offering in-depth discussions on international relations and the consequences of US foreign policy.
Derek Davison
Co-host with expertise in American foreign policy and international relations, contributing extensive knowledge to the discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • best

    foreign policy podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DinkMeeker
    United Statesa month ago
  • My daily listen

    Thanks for all the great work and research. Incredibly insightful and useful. I inhale every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1666!.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great!

    Politics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JesseVNB
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great daily podcast for current events and analysis

    Even though I listen to too many podcasts I try to listen to this one as daily because it gives an easy to follow update on what’s happening in the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guinslily
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great content

    Love the Quince commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bdudlick
    United Statesa month ago

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Hosts provide a firm yet informed perspective on U.S. foreign policy.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E249 - Extraction Behind the Green Transition w/ Thea Riofrancos
Q: What is the central dilemma and the stakes of the debate for the left?
The central dilemma is whether we can pursue urgent climate action and a zero-emissions future without causing harm to frontline communities and ecosystems, and whether that transformation can be achieved within capitalism or requires deeper structural change and robust state-led interventions.
Bonus - The China Consensus and Trump’s Xi Meeting w/ Jake Werner (Preview)
Q: What role did the China Shock play in domestic politics and labor movements in the United States?
The China Shock highlighted how offshoring of manufacturing eroded working-class communities and shifted political energy toward protectionist and anti-establishment sentiments, complicating bipartisan support for free trade.
Bonus - The China Consensus and Trump’s Xi Meeting w/ Jake Werner (Preview)
Q: How did the post-Cold War era shape the initial approach to China and the decision to integrate it into the neoliberal order?
The approach leaned on deepening diplomatic and economic ties, with both parties supporting integration into the global system as a path to stability and prosperity, while hoping market reforms and WTO accession would align China with Western liberal capitalism.
Re-Post - Mother Mary’s Day w/ Eleanor Janega
Q: Why does the immaculate conception become central in Catholic thought but not in Orthodoxy?
Catholic thought formalizes the immaculate conception to explain Mary's unique motherhood while preserving her virginity, a framework less emphasized in Orthodoxy which focuses on Mary as Theotokos without the same dogmatic emphasis on original sin.
Re-Post - Mother Mary’s Day w/ Eleanor Janega
Q: What is the role of Mary in the childbirth experience across different social levels?
Mary serves as intercessor and patron in childbirth, offering protection for the mother and child, especially in the dangerous realities of medieval birth where physicians were scarce and midwives common; royal childbirth often involved more privacy and staff, but still relied on Mary's protective role.

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