Hyperfixed Presenting: American Prestige w/ Morgan Spector
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Nov 27, 2025 Morgan Spector, an actor known for his roles in HBO's The Gilded Age and The Plot Against America, engages in a candid discussion about his journey to socialism, shaped by his family and the impact of the Iraq War. He dives into Hollywood's labor dynamics and the political diversity within the industry, while also addressing his outspoken views on Gaza. The conversation touches on socialism's resurgence in America, the challenges of generational change in politics, and the role of technology in Hollywood, creating a thought-provoking dialogue on current sociopolitical issues.
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History Reveals Patterns In Foreign Policy
- American Prestige historicizes U.S. foreign policy to reveal patterns erased by present-focused coverage.
- Daniel Bessner argues context helps reimagine America's 21st-century global role.
How The Guest Found The Pod
- Morgan Spector found American Prestige after mentioning it in Rolling Stone and was invited on the show.
- Daniel Bessner says culture and politics should inform each other, and Morgan exemplifies that overlap.
Foreign Policy Shaped His Politics
- Morgan Spector links his leftward shift to outrage over U.S. foreign policy, especially the Iraq War.
- Disappointment with Obama's limits pushed him toward structural political change like Bernie Sanders.
