American Prestige

A podcast hosted by Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison that provides listeners with everything they need to know about what’s going on in the world.

The Cold War's Afterlife

The Cold War's Afterlife The Cold War's Afterlife

On this episode of American Prestige, part 1 of a discussion on post–Cold War malaise of the 1990s.

Apr 2, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

President Clinton speaks on the phone while on Air Force One, November 2, 1997, in the United States.

Rethinking US World Power Rethinking US World Power

On this episode of American Prestige, Michael Brenes and Stephen Wertheim on domestic histories of US foreign relations.

Mar 29, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner

Todung Mulya Lubis, left, a prominent Indonesian lawyer representing losing presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo, registers a legal challenge alleging widespread irregularities and fraud in the February 14 presidential election, at the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Prabowo and the 2024 Indonesia General Election Prabowo and the 2024 Indonesia General Election

On this episode of American Prestige, Michael G. Vann on Indonesia's new president-elect.

Mar 26, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

On Famine in Gaza and Sudan, the Ousting of US Forces From Niger, and Pakistani Air Strikes

On Famine in Gaza and Sudan, the Ousting of US Forces From Niger, and Pakistani Air Strikes On Famine in Gaza and Sudan, the Ousting of US Forces From Niger, and Pakistani Air Strikes

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Mar 22, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

A man walks past burning tires during a demonstration against CARICOM following the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henri on March 12, 2024.

Ariel Henry and Foreign Intervention in Haiti Ariel Henry and Foreign Intervention in Haiti

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion with Jemima Pierre about foreign intervention in Haiti.

Mar 19, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

President Biden delivers the State of the Union address

Biden Draws “Red Lines” for Gaza, Ukraine Hits Oil Facilities, the US Leads Global Arms Sales Biden Draws “Red Lines” for Gaza, Ukraine Hits Oil Facilities, the US Leads Global Arms Sales

This week on American Prestige, news from around the globe.

Mar 15, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

“Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff

“Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff “Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion about the new Apple TV miniseries.

Mar 12, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza

A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza A Haiti Gang Offensive, the Sudan Crisis, and Gaza

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the world.

Mar 8, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Bolivia protester 2019

Democracy and the Left Turn in Latin America Democracy and the Left Turn in Latin America

On this episode of American Prestige, professor Gabriel Hetland on the region’s shift to the left.

Mar 5, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Gaza City Massacre, Darfur Aid Crisis, and Sweden Joining NATO

Gaza City Massacre, Darfur Aid Crisis, and Sweden Joining NATO Gaza City Massacre, Darfur Aid Crisis, and Sweden Joining NATO

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Mar 1, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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