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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

Israeli forces invade Gaza.

Dangers of a Wider War in the Middle East Dangers of a Wider War in the Middle East

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Trita Parsi on how the Gaza onslaught is fueling regional conflict.

Jan 21, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

A large billboard depicting an Iranian missile with a phrase in Persian which reads “prepare your coffins\” hangs on the side of a building in Tehran on January 16, 2024, after Iran's overnight missile attacks on multiple targets in Syria and in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region.

Iran Attacks, Israel-Palestine, Taiwan Election Iran Attacks, Israel-Palestine, Taiwan Election

On this episode of American Prestige, discussion about Iran targeting Syria, and the Taiwanese election.

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

AI Hype Distracted Us From Real Problems—With Timnit Gebru

AI Hype Distracted Us From Real Problems—With Timnit Gebru AI Hype Distracted Us From Real Problems—With Timnit Gebru

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, a discussion on the past year in artificial intelligence.

Jan 18, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Jeffrey Wright in “American Fiction.”

Reasons for Hope From Iowa Republicans, Plus “American Fiction” Reasons for Hope From Iowa Republicans, Plus “American Fiction”

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes Monday’s GOP caucus results, and John Powers reviews the new film starring Jeffrey Wright.

Jan 17, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Basketball Butterfly Effect: Why Didn’t LeBron Ever Play Kobe in the Finals?

Basketball Butterfly Effect: Why Didn’t LeBron Ever Play Kobe in the Finals? Basketball Butterfly Effect: Why Didn’t LeBron Ever Play Kobe in the Finals?

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

Jan 16, 2024 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

An American flag flies during a rally in support of Joe Biden's run for the US presidency on Belle Isle in Detroit.

The End of Liberal Certainty With John Gray The End of Liberal Certainty With John Gray

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion with the English political philosopher on his recent book, The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism.

Jan 16, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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