The Trans History Embedded in Hitler’s 1936 Olympics The Trans History Embedded in Hitler’s 1936 Olympics
On this episode of Edge of Sports, author Michael Waters joins the show to talk about his new book, The Other Olympians.
Jul 23, 2024 / Audio / Dave Zirin
The Habsburg Empire and the Modern State The Habsburg Empire and the Modern State
On this episode of American Prestige, Natasha Wheatley on the transformation of the Habsburg Empire from a multinational collection of polities to discrete nation-states.
Jul 22, 2024 / American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
The Early Days of Imperial America The Early Days of Imperial America
On this episode of American Prestige, Emily Conroy-Krutz on the global history of the early American republic.
Jul 16, 2024 / American Prestige / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The Rise and Fall of the American Constitutional Model The Rise and Fall of the American Constitutional Model
On this episode of American Prestige, Aziz Rana on how Americans came to revere the Constitution.
Jul 9, 2024 / American Prestige / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
The American Far Right and Conservatism in the Last Century The American Far Right and Conservatism in the Last Century
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny Bessner debates Yale historian David Austin Walsh about the conservative movement in the US.
Jul 5, 2024 / American Prestige / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
How the 1960s Ended—and the Unending War in Gaza How the 1960s Ended—and the Unending War in Gaza
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Francine Prose talks about her memoir 1974, and Hussein Ibish explains why neither Hamas nor Israel want a cease-fire.
Jun 19, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
Chinese Soft Power Chinese Soft Power
On this episode of American Prestige, Maria Repnikova on China’s diplomatic strategy.
Jun 11, 2024 / American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
The Nuclear Club, Part 3 The Nuclear Club, Part 3
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek welcome back Jonathan Hunt for part 3 of a discussion about his new book.
Jun 4, 2024 / American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Origins of American Empire in the Asia-Pacific Region Origins of American Empire in the Asia-Pacific Region
On this episode of American Prestige, Stuart Rollo discusses the US’s imperial evolution alongside China’s parallel trajectory.
May 28, 2024 / American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Soviet Monumental Architecture Soviet Monumental Architecture
On this episode of American Prestige, Katherine Zubovich on her new book about skyscrapers in Moscow.
May 21, 2024 / American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner