Daniel Bessner
Host and co-producer of American Prestige who provides episode intros, subscription prompts, and guides the conversation about geopolitics and U.S. foreign policy.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 14min
/464/ Decline Under The Donald ft. Daniel Bessner
Daniel Bessner, a historian and podcaster renowned for his insights on American foreign policy, joins the discussion to dissect the implications of a potential second Trump term. They explore how Trump's 'America First' approach might reshape relationships with Ukraine and China, assess his rapport with the deep state, and analyze generational divides regarding U.S. imperialism. The conversation also examines the changing dynamics in the Middle East, the ongoing U.S.-China tensions, and whether peace in Ukraine is plausible, all while reflecting on shifting paradigms in foreign policy.
Dec 12, 2025 • 39min
Venezuela, China, and Trump’s Incoherence (Robert Wright, Derek Davison, and Daniel Bessner)
Derek Davison, co-host of the American Prestige podcast and foreign policy commentator, teams up with Daniel Bessner, an academic and geopolitical expert, to dissect Trump's foreign policy chaos. They explore the incoherence surrounding Trump's actions, like the Venezuelan tanker seizure, and the intellectual deficiencies in U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also touches on the shallow debates over Chinese chip restrictions, the risks of AI dominance, and the need for a pragmatic approach to relations with China.
