American Prestige

Danny Besner and Alex Jordan analyze stalled US-Iran diplomacy, noting that Gulf oil exports have recovered despite ongoing tensions.

Simon Ball, author of *Death to Order*, discusses the modern history of assassination, tracing its evolution from a tool of statecraft in World War I to a central feature of Cold War geopolitics.

Wolfram Lacher discusses Libya's post-2011 fragmentation, contrasting Khalifa Haftar's consolidated military command in the east with the complex militia arrangements in Tripoli.

Alex Jordan of the Quincy Institute joins to analyze the Trump-Xi state visit and the renewed US-China trade truce, noting the underlying diplomatic tensions.

Noam Scheiber discusses the rise of the "college-educated working class" in his new book, Mutiny, tracing how underemployment and debt have radicalized young graduates.

David Wallace-Wells joins Danny Bessner and Derek Davidson to analyze the "vibe shift" in American politics following the 2024 election.

Spencer Ackerman discusses his new indie comic, *No One Escapes the Dialectic*, a vigilante story exploring state violence and the War on Terror.

Danny Bessner and Alex Jan analyze the BRICS summit's fractured unity and the escalating Iran conflict, which has cost the US $33 billion and exposed critical munitions shortfalls.

Hosts Robert Wright, Danny Besner, and Derek Davison analyze escalating Middle East tensions, specifically Houthi control of the Red Sea and its impact on oil prices.

Akbar Shahid Ahmed discusses his book *Crossing the Red Line*, detailing the Biden administration’s complicity in the Gaza conflict and its unprecedented violations of international law.

Spencer Ackerman returns to American Prestige to discuss his new independent comic, *No One Escapes the Dialectic*.

This special 20th-anniversary episode of American Prestige features host reflections on their personal experiences during the 9/11 attacks and an interview with journalist Jim Loeb.

This episode of American Prestige covers the Houthis' capture of Mocha, escalating US-Iran tensions driving oil prices above $100, and the IAEA’s referral of Iran to the UN.

David Griscom discusses his new book, *The Myth of Red Texas*, which challenges the narrative that Texas is inherently conservative by exploring its…

Danny Bessner and Derek Davidson welcome Lee Jones to discuss the "end of the end of history" and the current state of international relations.

Danny Besner and Derek Davidson discuss the UN’s grim climate report, escalating US-Iran tensions, and Israeli operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

Hosts Danny Bessner and Derek Davison interview political theorist Hugo Drachon about his book *Elites and Democracy*.

Danny Besner and Derek Davison interview Matt McManus, author of The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism, to explore the synthesis of liberal and socialist ideals.

Hosts Danny Besner and Derek Davison discuss the US launching "Operation Economic Outcast" sanctions against Iran and diplomatic efforts to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

Jonathan Chang, WSJ China Bureau Chief, discusses his book on the Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult.