Publication
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from Iran, Gaza, and Yemen to Sudan, Ukraine, China, climate disasters, Latin America, and the International Criminal Court. The post The US-Iran Air War Resumes, the Sudanese Army Secures a Kordofan Highway, Fujimori Takes Office in Peru appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Brad Simpson joins Danny and Derek to explore the history of self-determination, from decolonization and the Cold War to its enduring significance for conflicts today. The post Who’s Allowed Self-Determination? With Brad Simpson appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Gaza to Lebanon, Ukraine, the DRC, Trump’s tariffs, and US foreign policy. The post The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Andrew Preston joins Danny and Derek to trace the evolution of the American national security state, from the early republic to the Cold War and beyond. The post How the New Deal Invented the National Security State—With Andrew Preston appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek round up the week’s global news, from Iran, Gaza, and Yemen to Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, the ICC, and shifting US-China influence. The post The US Resumes the Iran War, the Ebola Outbreak Surges in the DRC, Andy Burnham Becomes the UK’s PM appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Robert Wright joins the show to examine AI’s promise and perils, from machine intelligence and automation to capitalism, climate, and global regulation. The post The Need for Responsible AI—With Robert Wright appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from NATO, Iran, and Gaza to Syria, Sudan, Ukraine, Latin America, and US strategy in the Pacific. The post The US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses, Hamas Dissolves Gaza’s Government, Sudan’s El-Obeid Braces for an RSF Assault appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner Jake Nabel joins Danny and Derek to explore Roman-Parthian relations, ancient imperial rivalry, cultural misunderstanding, and the politics of historical memory. The post Rome and Ancient Iran—With Jake Nabel appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek are joined by historian Andrew Shankman to talk about the road to US independence from Great Britain. The post How the British Empire Lost America—With Andrew Shankman appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Sina Azodi joins the show to trace the history of Iran’s nuclear program, from the shah and the NPT to the JCPOA, Trump, and the recent war. The post The History of Iran’s Nuclear Program—With Sina Azodi appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Omer Bartov joins the program to talk about Zionism’s transformation from an emancipation movement into a form of ethnonationalism. The post How Zionism Failed—With Omer Bartov appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Plus: attacks on Lebanon, a brewing battle in Sudan, Russia’s push into Ukraine, a US drawdown in Europe, and the deadly toll of DOGE cuts. The post The US-Iran MOU Takes Effect, West Bank Settlements Expand, Fujimori Leads the Peru Election Count appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Historian Patrick Wyman returns to the show to talk about the deep history of human societies and how they can inform the current moment. The post Human Prehistory and How Societies Rise and Fall—With Patrick Wyman appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison The World Cup is upon us, so Danny and Derek are showering visiting players with crocheted NATO flags. The post US and Iran Exchange Fire, Pentagon Raises an Israeli Spy Threat, a Jihadist-Rebel Alliance Pressures Mali appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek talk to José Luis Granados Ceja, head of the Latin America desk at Drop Site News, about the HondurasGate scandal and US policy in Latin America. The post HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison There’s too much Knickerbocker news to fit here, but we do have other stories to report. The post The US-Iran War Escalates, Israel Expands Its Lebanon Campaign, the CIA Feuds With the Outgoing Intelligence Chief appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner Danny and Derek speak with Roland Betancourt, Chancellor's Professor of Art History at UC Irvine, about Disneyland and the rise of automation in the US. The post Disneyland: Cold War Factory—With Roland Betancourt appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison The AP UFC dome is regrettably being held up by producer Jake’s HOA The post Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes, Taiwan Arms Sale Stalls, US Stockpiles Run Low appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek welcome to the show John Fugelsang, author of Separation of Church and Hate, to talk about the rise and influence of right-wing Christianity in the United States. The post The Christian Right Is Weaponizing Scripture—With John Fugelsang appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek have reconciled with their disappointment in the new Star Wars film and can now bring you the news roundup. The post Iran Talks Stall, Hezbollah Drones Limit the IDF, Cuba Pretexts Build appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek welcome back to the show political scientist Thea Riofrancos to talk about the politics of extraction in the global energy transition. The post Extraction Behind the Green Transition—With Thea Riofrancos appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner Danny and Derek fight fake news as they fight their allergies. The post Trump-Xi Summit, Iran Ceasefire Breakdown, CIA Mexico Strike appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek speak with David Sirota, founder and EIC of The Lever, about journalism, independent media, and the consolidation of presidential power. The post Journalism in the Age of Oligarchy—With David Sirota appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Producer Jake regrettably had his pet rat confiscated after an ill-fated cruise. The post Iran Talks Near a Deal, Israel Ignores Ceasefires, Cuba Sanctions Expand appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek welcome to the show Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, to talk about the history and future of radical liberalism. The post Radical Liberalism—With Alex Zakaras appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner King Charles paid his respects at AP HQ, but was put off by Danny’s pet ferrets. The post Iran Talks Collapse, UAE Leaves OPEC, Mali Rebels Seize Kidal appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison On American Prestige: Derek speaks with Danny and Mike Brenes about Cold War liberalism, its shaping of the American empire, and more from their new co-edited volume. The post Cold War Liberal Empire—With Michael Brenes appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek welcome writer Paul Heideman to talk about the shift of the Republican Party from the party of business interests to a fragmented, personality-driven coalition The post The Party of Chaos—With Paul Heideman appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Derek wore his Fitbit to a CIA black site, both exposing the security state and meeting his daily step goal. The post Iran Assassinations Escalate, Israel Invades Southern Lebanon, the US Pressures Zambia Over Aid for Minerals appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison On the latest American Prestige. The post Iran and the End of Restraint—With Trita Parsi and Akbar Shahid Ahmed appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Derek and Danny are joined by Dalia Dassa Kaye to talk about the decades-long hostility between the US and Iran and the current escalation between the two countries. The post On the Brink With Iran—Featuring Dalia Dassa Kaye appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Derek and Danny are joined by Dalia Dassa Kaye to talk about the decades-long hostility between the US and Iran and the current escalation between the two countries. The post On the Brink With Iran—Featuring Dalia Dassa Kaye appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Derek and Danny are joined by Bill Hartung and Ben Freeman to discuss the system that drives permanent war for the United States. The post Inside the American War Machine—With Ben Freeman and William Hartung appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Derek and Danny are joined by Bill Hartung and Ben Freeman to discuss the system that drives permanent war for the United States. The post Inside the American War Machine—With Ben Freeman and William Hartung appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek speak with historian Sean Delehanty about the invention of shareholder value and the transformation of the American corporation in the late 20th century. The post The Rise of Shareholder Primacy, With Sean Delehanty appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Danny and Derek speak with historian Sean Delehanty about the invention of shareholder value and the transformation of the American corporation in the late 20th century. The post The Rise of Shareholder Primacy, With Sean Delehanty appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison On American Prestige: Shadi Hamid on American hegemony and whether it can be a force for good. The post Can American Power Be Redeemed? appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison, Greg Grandin On the latest American Prestige. The post Venezuela, Latin America, and the Future of US Foreign Policy, With Greg Grandin appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison On this episode of American Prestige: Daniel Waite Penny discusses the new season of Carbon Bros. The post Masculinity, the Manosphere, and Climate Politics appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison The news from American Prestige. The post Thailand–Cambodia Fighting, Venezuela Escalation, Yemen Separatists appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner On this episode of American Prestige: Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson on the Trump administration's National Security Strategy. The post Trump’s National Security Strategy appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner On this episode of American Prestige: Mat Nashed on the state of Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The post Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner On this episode of American Prestige: Mat Nashed on the state of Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The post Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner On this episode of American Prestige: Omar Zahzah on the consolidation of Big Tech with Israeli colonialism and genocide. The post Silicon Valley and the Israeli Occupation appeared first on The Nation.
Derek Davison, Daniel Bessner On this episode of American Prestige: Omar Zahzah on the consolidation of Big Tech with Israeli colonialism and genocide. The post Silicon Valley and the Israeli Occupation appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison The news from American Prestige. The post Trump’s Asia Tour and Xi Summit, Massacres in Sudan by the RFK, Bombings of Boats Off the South American Coast by the US appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison American Prestige brings you the news. The post Gaza Ceasefire Tenuous, US Strikes More “Drug Boats,” Saudi State Visit appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison Historian Fara Dabhoiwala talks to American Prestige about his new book. The post The Myth of Free Speech appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison The news from American Prestige. The post Gaza Ceasefire, CIA in Venezuela, Madagascar Coup appeared first on The Nation.
Daniel Bessner, Derek Davison On American Prestige: the sociologist on how American society is tearing itself apart. The post American Sociocide, With Charles Derber appeared first on The Nation.