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“So great to hear non-partisan critical thinking on the geopol airwaves and appreciate that the guys don’t shy away from a light joust even with politically simpatico guests (who are well selected from a diverse pool but with a welcome focus on academia)”
RandiFlotilla via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/12/24
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“Danny's egoism is the reason I don't share this otherwise insightful podcast with my friends. It reads like he's actually here for self-aggrandizement and not because he cares about the movement. Ironic considering he hopes to criticize the exact form of Late Cap. alienation for which...”Read full review »
You only have one life via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
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“This is a great podcast for everybode who want to gain an alternative perspective on American foreign policy, empire and true leftist policy. Both hosts explain and argue their cases and opinions very well… A true germ in times where other media outlets fail to provide perspective!”
Oak1-3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
11/11/24
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“Love the show and the perspective”
narysalguod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“political podcasts available.”
EdeTM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/24
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“Always insightful”
connectigo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“You’re telling me America is not a superhero out there doing nothing but good? I have to hear more”
RImailman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“If Danny knew how to conduct himself in a less obnoxious manner. Truly embarrassing and makes it seem like he has a very fragile ego”
definitelytheonl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“Like Pod Save America but smart and not wrong about literally everything”
kate888888888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“I hereby promise to give this podcast $100 if Derek can get through a full news session without saying “yes” or “yeah” before delivering the relevant news. Good luck !”
Matushkaway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
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“Second hand embarrassed of how far left their take is. And I’m a progressive.”
2PsInAPodcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/24
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“But I still pay for it monthly.”
Fan of Pod Save America via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/16/24
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“Of the higher quality and most elevated of leftist pods. They like to have fun sometimes, but the meat and potatoes is news wrap ups and scholarly interviews.”
Benjamin Swan Doctor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/24
“I was wondering and worrying how my beloved fellows liberals could become so antisemitic. This is one of the answers. If anyone is interested in high quality reporting on geopolitics. Listen to battle lines by the telegraph. It’s much better and much more nuanced.”
Jdaddy998 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/24
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“I discovered this pod from Chapo Trap-house. This pod NEVER dumbs it down. Bleeding edge topics posted at a superhuman pace. Thank you!!”
artsdistrictchic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“Bessner is wildly, unnecessarily confrontational with his guests, and the level of smug self-satisfaction he displays is intolerable even for someone who has spent most of his life in academia. I can’t believe anyone would willingly sit down with him for a coffee, much less an entire podcast...”Read full review »
Max Hume via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
“This bonus episode was incomprehensible to non-scholars! What ever happened to a clear train of thought! Throwing out book titles was of no use to me. Save intense academic arguments for school. Remember the non-specialist!”
Parson Goober via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/24
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“Important historic political context explaining the foreign policy efforts of the US is the only way to explain the state of the US today.”
zimboot via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/25/24
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“Great podcast.”
reviewbotorboy via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/13/24
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“Seriously the best place to get your world news each week.”
Rj112376 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/24
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“… your grinding axes are tiresome”
mrakswell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“You guys are The Best 👍🏽”
Glaciergrueven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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“Depending on the guests and host’s understanding of given topics, the episodes are 80% fluff + 20% substance or the reverse; more of the former.”
Crystalash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“Useful for a view into a far left progressive view of the world, but no actual foreign policy recommendations - just snarky commentary. General viewpoint is everyone is stupid, except for them.”
Pete-USN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“In a woorld…. Where bias and manipulation is ubiquitous, this is one of my trusted sources of news nowadays. Oh and if logic and humanity is considered a bias, they they are guilty of it.”
El Phantsmo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“After the majors mask off moments of the recent past. This show has evidenced it self to be very much part of the problem with some added liberal finger wagging.”
Deejay SpintronicS via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/16/24
brainslikepickles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/24
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“Seems like everything is paywalled except the news segments recently. I used to subscribe, am taking a break from podcast subs currently (had too many, it gets outta control quick). I get that podcasts need to make money sometimes, but now they’re doing paid promotions in the free episodes and...”Read full review »
samb2929 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“the best. Invaluable.”
Hdhfiigehdoshe via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/03/23
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“these guys know what they’re talking about and are not defense thinktank bozos”
CapnSolo86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“Latest episode was complete misinformation/disinformation. Are you going to correct?”
Christopher & Amy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“Wonderfully informed! Dreadfully unfunny tho, especially Bessner.”
rawberto2666 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/23
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“Cool show can’t wait for more!
Update: TOO MUCH PAYWALLED CONTENT!!”
josieh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“really want to love the show, but can’t get over how smugly Danny Bessner treats guests, particularly female guests. the guy is convinced of his superior reasoning, often to the detriment of the listener. needs to spend more time listening and less time interrupting and pushing back. I really...”Read full review »
keith van horny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/23
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“I would love to listen to this podcast more but the most interesting episodes are behind their Patreon. I have no problem supporting this podcast at some point but I don’t really feel ready to support a podcast when I only hear 3 minute clips at a time…”
President Of Gaming via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/23
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“A excellent source for world history and world affairs with good humor but informative. The substack is a great way to educate yourself about the world.”
Chris Mobberley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“This is a must listen, and is always on my weekly cycle”
litjoetle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/23
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“Derek actually knows what he’s talking about, Danny always shoots his mouth off. I feel bad for students at UW”
captain fartman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/23
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“It is really good. If you like the free stuff, their substack is worth it”
Oh helllooo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/23
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“Super informative podcast. One of my favorites right now when it comes to world news”
eyegeeohdee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
“I am appreciative of the hosts' comprehensive overviews of world events, along with their straight-up-the-line interviews with history and foreign affairs academics.”Read full review »
cdobbs7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/23
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“I want to thank these guys and any crew they have for producing this show. They present so many topics and news events, while always giving context and asking great questions. It’s a really valuable source of discussion on foreign policy and history. They’re not afraid to have fun once in a while...”Read full review »
Tamatiller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
“I’d be a regular listener just make the paywall content the main free content and just play ads”
Guitarplayer >4yrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/23
“Genuinely excellent podcast I learn so much from. Derek’s weekly updates are essential listening, but the feature interviews, specials and bonuses add so much depth and insight to a foreign affairs novice with no background in history. Thanks so much Danny, Derek and producer Jake.”
The Myth of Matt via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/01/23
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“Wide-ranging. Latest episode I listened to on Keynes’ General Theory and the guest is terrific. Bessner and Davison know enough to keep the conversation going, but also allow the guest to go deeper into a topic such as describing some of the technical details of the theory.
Super smart. I only...”Read full review »
Jstr00az via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/23
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“American Prestige offers an expansive view of international relations from a left-wing perspective. I listen to the News Roundup every week. I was particularly impressed by their thoughtful coverage of the war in the Ukraine, which managed to be both critical of Russia's stated war aims while...”Read full review »
Herr Professor J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/22
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“Much better to listen to on the way to work than NPR”
whiteallen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/22
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“The perfect mixture of news, history, theory and whimsy. I got to know Danny and Dereck through the Chapo family of podcasts. They have delightfully sparking personalities and they make a great show about foreign affairs from a Marxist perspective. A show I’ve been looking for for years.”
BHB37 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/15/22
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