How Zionism Failed—With Omer Bartov How Zionism Failed—With Omer Bartov
Omer Bartov joins the program to talk about Zionism’s transformation from an emancipation movement into a form of ethnonationalism.
Jun 25, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The US-Iran MOU Takes Effect, West Bank Settlements Expand, Fujimori Leads the Peru Election Count The US-Iran MOU Takes Effect, West Bank Settlements Expand, Fujimori Leads the Peru Election Count
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.
Jun 23, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Human Prehistory and How Societies Rise and Fall—With Patrick Wyman Human Prehistory and How Societies Rise and Fall—With Patrick Wyman
Historian Patrick Wyman returns to the show to talk about the deep history of human societies and how they can inform the current moment.
Jun 17, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
US and Iran Exchange Fire, Pentagon Raises an Israeli Spy Threat, a Jihadist-Rebel Alliance Pressures Mali US and Iran Exchange Fire, Pentagon Raises an Israeli Spy Threat, a Jihadist-Rebel Alliance Pressures Mali
The World Cup is upon us, so Danny and Derek are showering visiting players with crocheted NATO flags.
Jun 15, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja
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.
Jun 10, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The US-Iran War Escalates, Israel Expands Its Lebanon Campaign, the CIA Feuds With the Outgoing Intelligence Chief The US-Iran War Escalates, Israel Expands Its Lebanon Campaign, the CIA Feuds With the Outgoing Intelligence Chief
There’s too much Knickerbocker news to fit here, but we do have other stories to report.
Jun 6, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Disneyland: Cold War Factory—With Roland Betancourt Disneyland: Cold War Factory—With Roland Betancourt
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.
Jun 3, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes, Taiwan Arms Sale Stalls, US Stockpiles Run Low Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes, Taiwan Arms Sale Stalls, US Stockpiles Run Low
The AP UFC dome is regrettably being held up by producer Jake’s HOA
Jun 1, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The Christian Right Is Weaponizing Scripture—With John Fugelsang The Christian Right Is Weaponizing Scripture—With John Fugelsang
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 Unite...
May 27, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Iran Talks Stall, Hezbollah Drones Limit the IDF, Cuba Pretexts Build Iran Talks Stall, Hezbollah Drones Limit the IDF, Cuba Pretexts Build
Danny and Derek have reconciled with their disappointment in the new Star Wars film and can now bring you the news roundup.
May 24, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison