Podcast / American Prestige / May 9, 2025

A US-Houthi Ceasefire, Israel’s Gaza Plans, and Global Trade Tensions

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

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US-Houthi Ceasefire, Israel’s Gaza Plans, and Global Trade Tensions | American Prestige
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Though Jake is absent for the week, Danny and Derek remain steadfast in their dedication to bring you news. They discuss the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire; the Israeli government's plans for Gaza; Trump’s push for a Gaza ceasefire and Saudi deal on his upcoming Middle East trip; new clashes between India and Pakistan as well as more details from Wednesday morning's strikes; the possibility of U.S.-China trade talks; the reality of a U.S.-U.K. trade deal; drone strikes on Port Sudan; peace talks in the DRC; Vladimir Putin's V-E Day ceasefire; Friedrich Merz’s chaotic chancellor election and the AfD’s potential classification as an extremist group; the European Union’s effort to poach U.S. academics; and finally, the Trump administration’s push for countries to adopt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.

Then, after the show, Danny and Derek speak with Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, "White Canon."

⁠⁠Check out White Canon here!

Topics:

02:04 The US-Houthi ceasefire.

06:49 Israel's plans for Gaza.

12:46 Donald Trump's planned visit to the Persian Gulf and his goals.

16:34 Tthe new clashes between India and Pakistan.

20:21 Potential US-China trade talks.

22:41 The US-UK trade deal.

23:44 The recent Australian elections.

25:50 The RSF attacking Port Sudan.

27:59 The advancing peace talks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

30:44 Putin's VE Day ceasefire and its effectiveness.

32:51 Friedrich Merz needing a second ballot to become German chancellor.

34:37 The AFD party in Germany.

36:34 The EU's efforts related to academics.

39:17 US pushing countries to adopt Starlink.

42:30 Discussuin w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, "White Canon."

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Military spokesman of Yemen’s Houthi group Yahya Saree addresses a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the US, in the capital Sanaa on May 2, 2025.

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Though Jake is absent for the week, we remain steadfast in their dedication to bring you news. On this episode of American Prestige, we discuss the US-Houthi ceasefire; the Israeli government’s plans for Gaza; Trump’s push for a Gaza ceasefire and Saudi deal on his upcoming Middle East trip; new clashes between India and Pakistan as well as more details from Wednesday morning’s strikes; the possibility of US-China trade talks; the reality of a US-UK trade deal; drone strikes on Port Sudan; peace talks in the DRC; Vladimir Putin’s V-E Day ceasefire; Friedrich Merz’s chaotic chancellor election and the AfD’s potential classification as an extremist group; the European Union’s effort to poach US academics; and finally, the Trump administration’s push for countries to adopt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet service.

Then, after the show, we speak with Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, White Canon.

⁠⁠Check out White Canon here!

Topics

02:04 The US-Houthi ceasefire.

06:49 Israel’s plans for Gaza.

12:46 Donald Trump’s planned visit to the Persian Gulf and his goals.

16:34 Tthe new clashes between India and Pakistan.

20:21 Potential US-China trade talks.

22:41 The US-UK trade deal.

23:44 The recent Australian elections.

25:50 The RSF attacking Port Sudan.

27:59 The advancing peace talks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

30:44 Putin’s VE Day ceasefire and its effectiveness.

32:51 Friedrich Merz needing a second ballot to become German chancellor.

34:37 The AFD party in Germany.

36:34 The EU’s efforts related to academics.

39:17 US pushing countries to adopt Starlink.

42:30 Discussion w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, White Canon.

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Fort Bragg and the Rise of U.S. Special Operations w/ Seth Harp | American Prestige
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Danny and Derek are joined by journalist Seth Harp to discuss his book The Fort Bragg Cartel, which covers murder and drug trafficking around the North Carolina military installation. They talk about the rise and institutionalization of U.S. special operations after 9/11, how JSOC and related units expanded their role, permanent war reshaping military culture, special forces’ role in assassination campaigns, the end of the draft, reporting on drug trafficking networks, and the social effects of special operations culture on the families and communities connected to Fort Bragg.

Read Seth’s piece in Harper’s, “Mission Impossible.”

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Daniel Bessner

Daniel Bessner is an historian of US foreign relations, and cohost of American Prestige, a podcast on international affairs.

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Derek Davison is a writer and analyst specializing in international affairs and US foreign policy. He is the publisher of the Foreign Exchanges newsletter, cohost of the American Prestige podcast, and former editor of LobeLog.

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