North Korea’s Roots in Christianity—With Jonathan Cheng North Korea’s Roots in Christianity—With Jonathan Cheng
Jonathan Cheng joins Danny and Derek to explore Christianity’s influence on North Korea’s founding ideology, the Kim family, and its enduring personality cult.
Aug 26, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Israel’s Escalating Conflict With Turkey Israel’s Escalating Conflict With Turkey
The current conflict in the Middle East might escalate on a new front. In recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjaman Netanyahu has been touting Turkey as a potential threat on p…
Aug 23, 2026 / Podcast
Israel Strikes Syria, Trump Escalates the Economic War on Iran, the US Seems to Move Toward Diplomacy With North Korea Israel Strikes Syria, Trump Escalates the Economic War on Iran, the US Seems to Move Toward Diplomacy With North Korea
Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from Israel, Syria, Gaza, and Iran to Sudan, Ukraine, Korea, US tariffs, and Trump’s military agenda.
Aug 21, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
American Austerity in the Philippines—Lisandro Claudio American Austerity in the Philippines—Lisandro Claudio
Lisandro Claudio joins Danny and Derek to explore how US colonial austerity shaped the Philippines and continues to influence its economy and politics today.
Aug 19, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy
David Klion on restrainers, neo-conservatives, and a flaky president.
The US-Iran Standoff Over Hormus, the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Alliance, a West Bank Community Besieged by Israeli Settlers—and More The US-Iran Standoff Over Hormus, the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Alliance, a West Bank Community Besieged by Israeli Settlers—and More
Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from extreme heat, Iran, and Gaza to Yemen, Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, Colombia, and shifting regional alliances.
Aug 14, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
The History of the Jewish Bund—With Molly Crabapple The History of the Jewish Bund—With Molly Crabapple
Molly Crabapple joins Danny and Derek to explore the history of the Jewish Labor Bund, its battles with Zionism and Bolshevism, and its legacy for the Jewish left.
Aug 12, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Imperialist Realism—With Danny Bessner Imperialist Realism—With Danny Bessner
Danny Bessner joins Derek to discuss his new book, "Imperialist Realism", and how American empire shapes both US foreign policy and popular culture.
Aug 5, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General
Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Gaza to Lebanon, Ukraine, the DRC, Trump’s tariffs, and US foreign policy.
Jul 24, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison