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US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 30, 2024, saying he had decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces in Jordan but did not seek a wider war in the Middle East.

A Drone Strike on a US Base, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, and Record US Weapons Sales A Drone Strike on a US Base, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, and Record US Weapons Sales

On this episode of American Prestige, discussing this week's headlines from around the world.

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

Victor Pickard on What’s Really Killing the News Media

Victor Pickard on What’s Really Killing the News Media Victor Pickard on What’s Really Killing the News Media

On this episode of the Tech Won't Save Us podcast, a discussion on the crisis in journalism.

Feb 1, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Heroes of the Left, Plus Healthcare for the Undocumented

Heroes of the Left, Plus Healthcare for the Undocumented Heroes of the Left, Plus Healthcare for the Undocumented

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols presents The Nation’s Progressive Honor Roll and Sasha Abramsky reports on California’s big step toward healthcare for all.

Jan 31, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

South African delegation members John Dugard, Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, and Adila Hassimon prepare for today’s hearings of Israel’s point of view as South Africa has requested the International Court of Justice to indicate measures concerning alleged violations of human rights by Israel in the Gaza Strip on January 12, 2024, in The Hague, The Netherlands.

The ICJ Israel Case Explainer With Aslı Bâli The ICJ Israel Case Explainer With Aslı Bâli

On this episode of American Prestige, the legal definition of genocide, what was ordered in the ICJ ruling, and the court’s ability to enforce it.

Jan 30, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A person playing call of duty with a headset on

Video Games, War, and Capitalism—With Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim Video Games, War, and Capitalism—With Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim

On this episode of the American Prestige podcast, a discussion on the confluence of history, US foreign policy, and capitalism in video games.

Jan 30, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Patrick Ewing #33 battles Chris Webber #2 of the Washington Bullets for the tip-off, 1995 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md.

Basketball Butterfly Effect: Why Haven't the Knicks Won a Championship in 50 Years?  Basketball Butterfly Effect: Why Haven't the Knicks Won a Championship in 50 Years? 

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Arya Shirazi joins the show for another installment of Basketball Butterfly Effect.

Jan 29, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2023, in New York City.

Gaza War, Yemen Strikes, and Argentina Protests Gaza War, Yemen Strikes, and Argentina Protests

On this episode of American Prestige, discussion of the week’s news, from Qatar to Ukraine.

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

Spotify

How Spotify Tried to Take Over Podcasting—With Eric Silver How Spotify Tried to Take Over Podcasting—With Eric Silver

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, a discussion of Spotify's futile effort to dominate podcasts.

Jan 25, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Jonathan Kipp prepares to cast his ballot in the New Hampshire Primary at Londonderry High School on January 23, 2024, in Londonderry

New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes the first primary of 2024, and Adam Shatz talks about his new book, The Rebel's Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Fra...

Jan 24, 2024 / Podcast

Congo Premier Patrice Lumumba in 1960 crosses the city in a Congolese Army truck after his arrest and return to the captial.

The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba—With Stuart Reid The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba—With Stuart Reid

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion about the downfall of the first president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jan 23, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

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