Kissinger and Nixon in Southeast Asia With Carolyn Eisenberg Kissinger and Nixon in Southeast Asia With Carolyn Eisenberg
On this episode of American Prestige, an exploration of Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon’s joint pursuit of war in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and ’70s.
Jan 9, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The Liberal Discontents of Francis Fukuyama The Liberal Discontents of Francis Fukuyama
“The End of History?” was more than just commentary; it was an announcement of victory. And yet, nearly a quarter-century later, its author remains unsure if liberalism truly won.
Apr 17, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner
The January 6 Hearings Are Not Going to Save Us The January 6 Hearings Are Not Going to Save Us
Liberals don’t seem to have learned much from the failures of James Comey and Robert Mueller to take down Trump.
Aug 5, 2022 / Daniel Bessner and Ben Burgis
The Incurable Optimism of Dave Grohl The Incurable Optimism of Dave Grohl
In his new memoir, the Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter front man charts his swift rise in the music industry.
Mar 14, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner
Can We Live Without Twitter? Can We Live Without Twitter?
The platform has become an important space for political conversations; it is also run by a for-profit private enterprise and full of cruel trolling. Is there a way to have the goo...
Aug 30, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner
Can the American University Be Saved? Can the American University Be Saved?
Covid-19 has revealed the glaring inequalities of higher ed in the United States and may push the system to the point of crisis.
Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner
Foreign Policy Beyond Good and Evil Foreign Policy Beyond Good and Evil
Even Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have fallen victim to a simplistic vision of world affairs.
Mar 11, 2019 / Daniel Bessner and Udi Greenberg
How the Left Should Respond to Ethnic Cleansing in China How the Left Should Respond to Ethnic Cleansing in China
A million Uighurs are being held in concentration camps in Xinjiang. What can the US do?
Jan 15, 2019 / Daniel Bessner and Isaac Stone Fish