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
Extraction Behind the Green Transition—With Thea Riofrancos Extraction Behind the Green Transition—With Thea Riofrancos
Danny and Derek welcome back to the show political scientist Thea Riofrancos to talk about the politics of extraction in the global energy transition.
May 21, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Trump-Xi Summit, Iran Ceasefire Breakdown, CIA Mexico Strike Trump-Xi Summit, Iran Ceasefire Breakdown, CIA Mexico Strike
Danny and Derek fight fake news as they fight their allergies.
May 15, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Journalism in the Age of Oligarchy—With David Sirota Journalism in the Age of Oligarchy—With David Sirota
Danny and Derek speak with David Sirota, founder and EIC of The Lever, about journalism, independent media, and the consolidation of presidential power.
May 12, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Iran Talks Near a Deal, Israel Ignores Ceasefires, Cuba Sanctions Expand Iran Talks Near a Deal, Israel Ignores Ceasefires, Cuba Sanctions Expand
Producer Jake regrettably had his pet rat confiscated after an ill-fated cruise.
May 11, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Radical Liberalism—With Alex Zakaras Radical Liberalism—With Alex Zakaras
Danny and Derek welcome to the show Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, to talk about the history and future of radical liberalism.
May 6, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Iran Talks Collapse, UAE Leaves OPEC, Mali Rebels Seize Kidal Iran Talks Collapse, UAE Leaves OPEC, Mali Rebels Seize Kidal
King Charles paid his respects at AP HQ, but was put off by Danny’s pet ferrets.
May 1, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Cold War Liberal Empire—With Michael Brenes Cold War Liberal Empire—With Michael Brenes
On American Prestige: Derek speaks with Danny and Mike Brenes about Cold War liberalism, its shaping of the American empire, and more from their new co-edited volume.
Apr 28, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The Party of Chaos—With Paul Heideman The Party of Chaos—With Paul Heideman
Danny and Derek welcome writer Paul Heideman to talk about the shift of the Republican Party from the party of business interests to a fragmented, personality-driven coalition
Apr 14, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison