E25 - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Inaction w/ Sina Toossi

E10 - So Far from God, So Close to the United States w/ Alexander Aviña: Danny and Derek discuss COVID-19 and how vaccine colonialism reflects longer-term trends in U.S. history, the recent coup in Guinea, the formation of the new Afghanistan government, and the upcoming German elections. The boys then speak with Alexander... by American Prestige

99 min listen

E9 - Everything You Wanted to Know About Climate Change but Were Too Afraid to Ask w/ Keith Pluymers: Danny and Derek begin the show with an update on Afghanistan before turning to Biden's speech on the withdrawal and the status of the U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement. The boys then speak with Keith Pluymers, an Assistant Professor of History at Illinois... by American Prestige

103 min listen

E3 - Some Like it Cold (War) w/ Aziz Rana: The boys talk with Aziz Rana, professor of law at Cornell University and the author of the book The Two Faces of American Freedom, about the Cold War and why so many of our leaders act like they are living in a different era. They address everything... by American Prestige

82 min listen

E17 - The History of Sudan w/ Alden Young: Danny and Derek talk about China's hypersonic weapons test, Mohammed bin Salman's return to the United States' good graces, and recent developments in Sudan. They then speak with Alden Young, assistant professor of African American Studies at UCLA,... by American Prestige

92 min listen

E16 - Atomic Anxieties w/ Emma Claire Foley and John Carl Baker: Danny and Derek discuss the life and career of Colin Powell, Russian moves on NATO and Afghanistan, and bombshell revelations about the Biden Administration and the Iran nuclear agreement. They then speak with Emma Claire Foley, Research Associate at... by American Prestige

86 min listen

E6 - From BS to MBS w/ Annelle Sheline: The boys spend the episode's first part discussing the recent report by the IPCC on climate change, the fate of the Afghan government against the Taliban, and Mauritius' inability to get the United States to play by the rules of Joe Biden’s... by American Prestige

80 min listen

E2 - To Hell and Back w/ Matt Christman: In this episode, Danny and Derek talk with Matt Christman, co-host of Chapo Trap House and the new podcast Hell of Presidents. The gang explores the institution of the presidency and how it changed over time, asking the age-old question:... by American Prestige

55 min listen

E23 - Havana Sindrome w/ Natalie Shure and Bob Wright: Danny and Derek give updates on Russia-Ukraine tensions, the recent change of government in Germany, the U.S.' boycott of the Olympics, and the Summit for Democracy. They then speak with Natalie Shure, of The New Republic, and Bob Wright, of The... by American Prestige

73 min listen

E4 - Consensus and Sensibility w/ Matt Duss: This week, Danny and Derek take you from Iran, to China, to Iraq, to Tunisia, before speaking with Matt Duss, the chief foreign policy advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders. They talk with Matt about the Olde Blogosphere, how he got to work for Bernie,... by American Prestige

70 min listen

E15 - Illiberal Internationalism w/ Anatol Lieven: Danny and Derek talk about Nick Kristof's resignation from the NYT, developments in ME diplomacy, the Norwegian elections, and Democratic hawkishness on Taiwan. They then speak with Anatol Lieven, senior research fellow on Russia and Europe at the... by American Prestige

91 min listen

E21 - The Original Poster w/ Patrick Wyman: Danny and Derek wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate, and a good holiday weekend to anyone who doesn't. The boys begin the episode talking about the Russia-Ukraine conflict; the German coalition agreement between the SPD, FDP, and Greens;... by American Prestige

88 min listen

E14 - All Your Bases Are Belong To Us w/ Leah Bolger, Patterson Deppen, and David Vine: Danny and Derek discuss the Pandora Papers; the recent EU summit on whether six Western Balkan states will enter that org; and developments in intra-Middle East diplomacy. They then speak with Leah Bolger, president of World BEYOND War, Patterson... by American Prestige

82 min listen

E5 - Blues Coups w/ Assal Rad: Danny and Derek spend the first part of the episode talking about Libya from its independence through the rise and fall of Muammar Gaddafi, the civil war, and its faltering peace process. Then, Derek is joined by Assal Rad, senior research fellow at... by American Prestige

98 min listen

E1 - Ghosting Afghanistan w/ Stephen Wertheim: In the premiere episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek get into the nitty gritty of the US's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Did the military intentionally botch the withdrawal? Has the imperial frontier contracted in any meaningful way? Will the... by American Prestige

95 min listen

E25 - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Inaction w/ Sina Toossi: Merry Christmas! Danny and Derek talk about Libya’s postponed election, Chile’s new president-elect, Russian designs on Ukraine, Omicron, and the Pentagon’s systemic failure to protect civilians from its bombs. Then, the NIAC’s Sina Toossi... by American Prestige

99 min listen

Bonus - AP on This is Revolution Podcast: Danny and Derek have a fun conversation with the guys over at This is Revolution Podcast! Become a patron today! by American Prestige

117 min listen

E20 - The Tigray Conflict w/ Terje Østebø: Danny and Derek open with an update on Danny’s COVID and then segue into a discussion of the border conflict in the Caucasus, the migrant crisis in Eastern Europe, and this week’s big Biden-Xi summit. Derek is then joined by the University of... by American Prestige

84 min listen

E7 - Indecent Interval w/ Spencer Ackerman: Danny and Derek give an update on Afghanistan before turning to Lebanon, which is presently in chaos, and Cameroon, where climate change has engendered new conflicts. They are then joined by Spencer Ackerman, whose new book "Reign of Terror" charts... by American Prestige

91 min listen

E24 - Liberalism and Development w/ Sheyda Jahanbani: Danny and Derek discuss the upcoming elections in Chile and France, Turkey changing its name to Türkiye, the U.S.-UAE relationship and the "New Cold War" with China, and U.S. war crimes in Syria. They then speak with Sheyda Jahanbani, associate... by American Prestige

69 min listen

Special - Auf Wiedersehen, Merkel: Danny and Derek speak with Tim Nunan, lecturer in global history at the Free University of Berlin, about the recent German elections. They discuss the origins and legacy of Angela Merkel, what the election results say about German politics, and what... by American Prestige

29 min listen

E33 - Where Did Sanctions Come From? w/ Nicholas Mulder: Danny and Derek give a world-historical update on the fate of Nick Kristof's gubernatorial campaign (0:38) before turning to the French withdrawal from Mali (3:16), Biden's discussions with Saudi Arabia over oil (10:12), the Iran deal (14:49), the... by American Prestige

91 min listen

E13 - Unsustainable Development w/ Christy Thornton: Danny and Derek begin the show with the UK and Brexit woes; the meeting between Jake Sullivan and MBS at Neom; Canada-China relations; and more. Danny then interviews Christy Thornton, assistant professor of sociology and Latin American studies at... by American Prestige

90 min listen

Special - Ukraine Explain 5: Danny and Derek give an update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the domestic reaction within Russia; Russian nukes; western responses to the invasion; Turkey's closing its straits to Russian ships; Germany's dedicating €100 billion to its defense... by American Prestige

59 min listen

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83 min listen

E26 - The History of Vietnam, Ep. 5 w/ Sean Fear: In this fifth episode of our series on Vietnam, Danny and Derek talk with Sean Fear, lecturer in international history at the University of Leeds, about the situation of South Vietnam after the Tet Offensive and Huế massacre of 1968. They talk about... by American Prestige

59 min listen

Special - Ukraine Explain 2: Danny and Derek give another update on Ukraine in light of what appears to be a Russian escalation. by American Prestige

21 min listen

E11 - Oh, the Humanity w/ Samuel Moyn: Danny and Derek talk about North Korea's new weapons developments, the chaos going on in Haiti, the announcement of a new US-UK-Australian military pact (and France's response), and recent revelations about how General Mark Milley responded to Donald... by American Prestige

87 min listen

E22 - The Iranian Nuclear Program w/ Sina Toosi: Danny and Derek begin the episode with updates on the omicron COVID variant, the Honduran election, developments in Ethiopia, and the re-opening of the discussions surrounding the Iranian nuclear agreement. They then speak with Sina Toosi, Senior... by American Prestige

79 min listen

E8 - Living on the Edge w/ Emily Atkin: Danny and Derek give an update on Afghanistan, discuss Based Biden's rejection of European complaining, do a reading series on Obamanaut Ben Rhodes' recent article in Foreign Affairs, and address some dubious ambassador appointments. They then talk to... by American Prestige

92 min listen

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53 min listen

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