I can feel my IQ points increasing as I listen to this show

Danny and Derek are my go to source for all things global politics news and analysis. Doesn’t get better than this folks. Informative, thoughtful, and entertaining all in one.

I’ve been a listener for several years now. If you are looking for an informative podcast about domestic and international affairs, with the occasional deep-dive multi-episode series, this is the pod for you. Amazing, knowledgeable guests make for great discussions. Also, the hosts will keep you up to date on what’s happening around the globe. More info in one roundup than you’ll get in the 24 hour news cycle of cable.

This show is my secret weapon for sounding smarter at brunch. Danny & Derek take the week’s chaos—wars, coups, budget battles—and break it down with grad-seminar brains and bar-stool charm. It’s like getting a geopolitics PhD while laughing at inside jokes about empire. Mandatory listening; smash that follow button already.

Danny is delightfully pretentious and Derek is sarcastic, yet anhedonic

I like the balanced coverage, heterodox analysis, interesting interviews with scholars, and “state of the field” discourse about history

Incredibly informative across a wide range of topics. Funny without compromising their rigorous approach to reporting. Do yourself a favor: subscribe.

This would be one of the best podcasts on American foreign policy simply for its weekly news roundup. Add the endless parade of knowledgable and entertaining guests, the deep-dive historical series and the hosts’ stoic wit in the face of the all too often grim nature of the subject matter, and you have the best.

This is the best way to have get a macro understanding on what matters in the world. I would give it 6 stars if Daniel Bessner wasn’t such a snarky leftist intellectual banned from entering Russia. But Derek Davidson’s earnest attitude always saves the day.

Great analysis of foreign affairs beyond the headlines. Insightful criticism of US foreign policy and its impact on global affairs

A great show that is much needed in these times. Pulls the curtain off US foreign policy and keeps you up to date on world news.

Nowhere else can you get a comprehensive rundown of overseas events, and the historical analysis and expert interviews are just a rich icing on this scrumptious cake. Don’t worry if you haven’t read any of Danny’s articles — he will spend every guest interview reminding you what they are. Love the show!

The hosts are deeply knowledgeable and yet deliver a show that is very accessible and easy to follow

Do youwant a great weekly recap of world events? How about deep dives into regional history? This show has it all. Great hosts and interesting guests.

Incredible show; breaks down everything you could want in regards to American foreign relations and global affairs. Bonus series are fantastic. Subscribe! Strongly recommend getting the membership.

Get real depressed and learn about what our glorious empire has been up to with these smart smart boys

Anyone who wants to understand what is going on in the world politically, should start here. They are unrivaled in their analysis. All-stars of the airwaves.

Smart guys

Great discussion/analysis of international politics.

Top notch show, incredibly wide ranging topics and an excellent carousel of guests. The hosts are unabashed leftists, but they don't just bring on a bunch of like minded thinkers to parrot each other, they host people from all over the intellectual spectrum. This show makes me feel smarter, a much needed salve for our truly moronic political media ecosystem.

I especially love their news briefs.

Derek and Danny very smartly, wryly and simply discuss various many global geopolitical topics in a way that even a bumpkin like me can understand. The episodes with guests are typically very in depth and thought provoking. I recommend this podcast to everyone who isn’t a trump brained Rogan sicko.

One of the best pods for informed takes on what’s happening in the world. Really appreciate the perspectives - I feel smarter afterwards.

the place to go for clear-headed explanations of international affairs.

The show that distills the world and the news into understandable shows.

Very informative. Must listen for those that love geopolitics (as depressing as they may be).

Excellent show. It’s my must-listen every week. They cover stories that I don’t see or hear in most other places, and do it with humor and a deep commitment to humanity.

Great show for anyone interested in international relations and news, as well as some of the best historical stand alone content available online.

Great stuff.

Great podcast Daniel and Derek the dynamic duo

I think AP has helped me develop stronger critical thinking skills. Their use of historical materialism has been a model for me to better analyze current events. Thank you!

makes staying well informed on international news easy, derek is the man

The only podcast on my feed so info-dense that I’m unable to listen to it on full 2x speed. Well done, lads.

An excellent podcast about the world we live in. They are deeply researched and very prolific - it’s an incredible amount of high-quality output. Highly recommended.

I wasn’t sure I would like this show, but to my surprise I’ve really come to depend on their weekly news reports, which cover developments in global politics in a really thorough and engaging way. I especially appreciate their attention to less covered stories that I would otherwise remain ignorant of. Highly recommend 👍

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Great weekly international news segment

This is a must listen. Thank you for your service

Phenomenal

Stay up to date and well informed on all the depressing things happening in the world with American Prestige!

Fantastic show, listen to stay in the vanguard

This is one of the only shows I recommend to everyone, whether interested in foreign policy or international news or not. Very smart hosts with very smart guests.

Very informative. Great source for news of what’s happening around the world.

Between weekly news updates from around the world to short series that focus on more specific subjects, this podcast really helps to explain what is going on in the world. In addition to great topics, they always have guests on who are leaders in their field to provide their expertise.

The weekly news episode is indispensable listening

I can’t turn it off. Listen all week long. Totally changed my views on global affairs.

Excellent news and analysis

Most content is behind a paywall other than boring book promotion of their friends. These outsiders of the foreign policy establishment want payment for the non-privileged information they provide. Effectively pseudo left critiques without constructive or even convincing alternatives to present. One of them is a former RAND employee and the other a radical hater of all things American abroad. They offer no path for domestic change so that the blunders they vigorously criticize may be prevented by a left oriented federal administration. In summary they think just about everything America does abroad and at home is bad. They have no interest to empower or influence others to try and change the direction American foreign policy leans ie. Global domination at the cost of domestic investment. Why offer a path to productive change when you can take potshots from 10 miles away. With a that has a 3 mile limit.

Two geniuses. I listen nonstop.

This is an excellent show for foreign policy analysis, historical analysis of foreign policy, and general news round ups that come out each week. The only downside is that they bring on Robert Wright sometimes. He’s annoying to listen to, but a small price to pay for what DB and DD bring to the show.