Best Derek Davison Podcasts (2025)

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Special - Will the US Join the War With Iran? w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed 33:00

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and access to all breaking news specials. Derek welcomes back to the program ⁠⁠Akbar Shahid Ahmed⁠⁠, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for HuffPost, to talk about the prospect of Trump bringing the US into a war with Iran. Akbar has written a number of articles on Israel-Iran in the last several days, including…

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The Capitalism Conundrum with John Cassidy 58:14

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Does capitalism deserve its bad rap? Zachary and Emma speak with John Cassidy, longtime staff writer at The New Yorker and author of several acclaimed books on economics, including his recent work, Capitalism and Its Critics: A History from the Industrial Revolution to AI. He discusses the current sentiment on capitalism along with historical conte…

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World roundup: June 17 2025 19:47

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Stories from Iran, Uganda, Brazil, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison

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Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095 1:17:36

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In lieu of a typical AP episode this week, we're releasing the first two episodes of our standalone miniseries on the First Crusade with the crew from We're Not So Different⁠⁠. Get the rest of the series here. Our journey through the First Crusade starts where the Crusaders themselves did: in western Europe with Pope Urban II and the Council of Cle…

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Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 2: Taranto, 1096 1:12:15

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We've released the first two episodes of our standalone miniseries with the folks from ⁠We're Not So Different⁠⁠⁠. Get the rest of the episodes ⁠here⁠! The expedition begins to take shape. We continue to explore the fallout from Pope Urban II’s call for Crusade at the Council of Clermont, as lords from across France prepare to set off. We look espe…

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Special - The Israel-Iran War, Ep. 2 (Preview) 12:04

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For the full episode and access to all breaking news specials, subscribe now. Danny and Derek update us on what's been going on over the past few days between Israel and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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World roundup: June 14-15 2025 20:16

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Stories from Iran, China, El Salvador, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison

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Bonus - Third Parties plus Analyzing Trump w/ Matt Karp (Preview) 12:53

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Subscribe now for the full episode. "Top Secret" subscribers get a free one-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny speaks with Matt Karp, associate professor of history at Princeton, about party formation in the 1850s as well as his take on the Trump phenomenon. They explore the downfall of the Whigs and rise of the Republicans, the structu…

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Unlocked: The LA Protests and the Imperial Boomerang w/ Spencer Ackerman 33:41

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Spencer Ackerman of ⁠Forever Wars⁠ is back on the podcast to talk about the LA protests and his piece on them for Zeteo, ⁠"The Imperial Boomerang Lands in Los Angeles."⁠ You can read the "director's cut" of Spencer's piece ⁠over at Forever Wars⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Special - Israel Attacks Iran w/ Séamus Malekafzali (Preview) 12:38

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Subscribe now for the full episode and no ads. Danny and Derek speak with ⁠Séamus Malekafzali⁠ about Israel’s strike on Iran, Iran’s response and attack on Israel, U.S. and geostrategy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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News - Tensions Rise with Iran, Sudan-Libya Border Clashes, Trump Creating Office of Remigration 39:13

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and more content. "Top Secret" subscribers get a complimentary one-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny and Derek are everyday people who still believe in you. This week: the AUKUS security partnership is under review at the Pentagon (1:47); the IAEA rebukes Iran, nuclear negotiations are going nowh…

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The Progress Report: With or Without the U.S. 19:17

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This week on The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma cut through the noise of a turbulent news week to spotlight stories of real progress. From the historic UN ocean treaty poised to protect international waters, to shifting global attitudes on gender and record-high American retirement savings, Zachary and Emma look at how the world is moving forwar…

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Special - The LA Protests and the Imperial Boomerang w/ Spencer Ackerman (Preview) 8:31

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Subscribe now for the full episode and access to all breaking news specials. Spencer Ackerman of ⁠Forever Wars⁠ is back on the podcast to talk about the LA protests and his piece on them for Zeteo, ⁠"The Imperial Boomerang Lands in Los Angeles."⁠ You can read the "director's cut" of Spencer's piece ⁠over at Forever Wars⁠. Learn more about your ad c…

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Judicial vs. Executive: Preventing a King with Jeffrey Rosen 1:00:13

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How is the Constitution interpreted today? Zachary and Emma speak with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and host of its “We the People” podcast. Jeffrey is also a law professor at George Washington University and author of the upcoming book “The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting B…

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World roundup: June 9-10 2025 20:31

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Stories from Israel-Palestine, China, Sudan, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison

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E215 - The Low Culture of 1999 Predicting Modern America w/ Ross Benes 59:57

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For an ad-free experience and much more content, subscribe now. Subscribers at the "Top Secret" tier get a one-year digital subscription to The Nation! In this week’s episode, Danny speaks with journalist Ross Benes about his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. They discuss the connection between the…

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World roundup: June 7-8 2025 20:55

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Stories from Israel-Palestine, China, Ukraine, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison

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Bonus - Claudia Sheinbaum’s Presidency So Far w/ Alex Aviña (Preview) 10:57

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Subscribe now for the full episode and much more content. "Top Secret" subscribers get a free one-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny and Derek welcome back to the program AP Mexico desk Alexander Aviña, associate professor of Latin American history in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State Univer…

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News - Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran 47:38

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and much more content. The "Top Secret" tier gets you the show plus a one-year digital subscription to The Nation! We’re sorry to say that we’re professionals, and Danny and Derek’s falling-out will be behind closed doors. In this week’s news: in Russia-Ukraine, Ukraine launches a massive drone strike and bom…

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Progress Report: Vatican City Runs on Pure Sunshine 16:30

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On this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma explore news stories that highlight human progress, from a university student’s discovery of a fungus related to LSD to a breakthrough in HIV research that could lead to a cure. Also, there’s more power and less murder, as Vatican City is running completely on solar energy while Brazil has reported a…

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Democrats: What the Heck Happened? with Jaime Harrison 1:02:05

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What do Democrats do next? Zachary and Emma speak with Jaime Harrison, lawyer and former chair of the Democratic National Committee. Jaime discusses Joe Biden’s 2024 candidacy and Kamala Harris’ nomination, the roles and limitations of the DNC, and the need for the Democratic party to return to a grassroots, community-oriented approach. Jaime also …

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The Decline and Fall of Area Studies 16:09

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Federal funding cuts and attacks on academic freedom are imperiling area studies programs. It’s important to understand what they are, and aren’t—and what will be lost if they disappear. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe…

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E214 - The History of Americans’ Global War on Prostitution w/ Eva Payne 58:57

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience. Subscribers at the "Top Secret" tier get a one-year digital subscription to the Nation! Danny and Derek welcome to the program author Eva Payne to talk about her book Empire of Purity: The History of Americans' Global War on Prostitution. They discuss American sexual exceptionalism, the legal definition of “…

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World roundup: May 31-June 1 2025 21:40

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Stories from Iran, China, Russia, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison

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Bonus - The State of History in America w/ Mike Duncan (Preview) 10:34

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Subscribe now for the full episode. At the "Top Secret" tier, you get a 1-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny and Derek are pleased to welcome to the podcast Mike Duncan, history podcaster and author, to talk about where history stands in the American academy, popular culture, and public consciousness. They discuss the trials and tribula…

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News - Gaza Aid Disaster, Russia Offers New Peace Talks, Trump Freezes Student Visas 56:48

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience! In this week’s news roundup: US-Iran negotiations might be making progress (1:02); in Israel-Palestine, a new aid program implemented gets people killed (6:30), the US proposes framework for a new peace deal* (11:01), and Israel creates 22 new West Bank settlements (15:54); cases of cholera are spiking in Su…

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The Progress Report: The US Says 'I Don't' to Child Marriage 19:23

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In this week’s Progress Report, Emma brings you the inspiring good news stories you might have missed. Discover how states across the U.S. are raising the minimum age for marriage, with Maine’s new law creating a “New England Wall” against child marriage. Celebrate the launch of Africa’s first continental space agency, promising better weather data…

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Introducing: The Ongoing Transformation 39:47

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Today we’re sharing an episode of a podcast called The Ongoing Transformation. It’s a biweekly podcast featuring conversations about science, technology, policy, and society. They speak with interesting thinkers—leading researchers, artists, policymakers, social theorists, and other luminaries—about the ways new knowledge transforms the world. The …

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World roundup: May 27 2025 23:17

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Stories from Israel-Palestine, Sudan, Russia, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribeBy Derek Davison

Derek Davison Podcasts

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American Prestige

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Foreign Exchanges: the Podcast

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What Could Go Right?

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Special - Will the US Join the War With Iran? w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed 33:00

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The Capitalism Conundrum with John Cassidy 58:14

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World roundup: June 17 2025 19:47

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Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095 1:17:36

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Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 2: Taranto, 1096 1:12:15

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Special - The Israel-Iran War, Ep. 2 (Preview) 12:04

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World roundup: June 14-15 2025 20:16

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Bonus - Third Parties plus Analyzing Trump w/ Matt Karp (Preview) 12:53

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Unlocked: The LA Protests and the Imperial Boomerang w/ Spencer Ackerman 33:41

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Special - Israel Attacks Iran w/ Séamus Malekafzali (Preview) 12:38

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News - Tensions Rise with Iran, Sudan-Libya Border Clashes, Trump Creating Office of Remigration 39:13

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The Progress Report: With or Without the U.S. 19:17

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Special - The LA Protests and the Imperial Boomerang w/ Spencer Ackerman (Preview) 8:31

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Judicial vs. Executive: Preventing a King with Jeffrey Rosen 1:00:13

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World roundup: June 9-10 2025 20:31

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E215 - The Low Culture of 1999 Predicting Modern America w/ Ross Benes 59:57

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World roundup: June 7-8 2025 20:55

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Bonus - Claudia Sheinbaum’s Presidency So Far w/ Alex Aviña (Preview) 10:57

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News - Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran 47:38

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Progress Report: Vatican City Runs on Pure Sunshine 16:30

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Democrats: What the Heck Happened? with Jaime Harrison 1:02:05

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The Decline and Fall of Area Studies 16:09

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E214 - The History of Americans’ Global War on Prostitution w/ Eva Payne 58:57

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World roundup: May 31-June 1 2025 21:40

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Bonus - The State of History in America w/ Mike Duncan (Preview) 10:34

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News - Gaza Aid Disaster, Russia Offers New Peace Talks, Trump Freezes Student Visas 56:48

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The Progress Report: The US Says 'I Don't' to Child Marriage 19:23

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Introducing: The Ongoing Transformation 39:47

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World roundup: May 27 2025 23:17