Robert Wright, a renowned commentator on global affairs, joins Middle East analyst Derek Davison and foreign policy scholar Daniel Bessner to dissect the lingering impacts of the Israel-Hamas conflict. They discuss whether a different U.S. president would have altered the situation in Gaza and the retreat of Saudi-Israel normalization efforts. The trio deep dives into the diminishing prospects for a two-state solution, while also parsing the implications of Israel's recent actions in Lebanon, painting a complex picture of regional geopolitics.

In this engaging discussion, Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison, co-hosts of the American Prestige podcast, dive deep into the intersection of cinema and real-life politics. They analyze the film 'Wag the Dog' and its portrayal of political manipulation, paralleling it with the influence of Hollywood in shaping public perception. The conversation also touches on Bill Clinton’s film choices, the complexities surrounding Kamala Harris, and the fine line between political communication and propaganda. Get ready for insights that challenge perceptions and reveal the power dynamics of storytelling!

Authors and pundits discuss the impact of Trump's attempted assassination, critique anti-Trump historians, and advise against demonizing him. They delve into the evolving media landscape, the consequences of sanctions, and strategies for driving change in political campaigns.

Guest Derek Davison discusses the war in Gaza, failed aid mission with Pier disaster, Israeli military tactics in conflict, US policy in the Middle East, Iranian political future, prospects for negotiation in Ukraine, and the guitar-playing official as a diplomatic tool.

Guest Derek Davison, Middle Eastern history expert, discusses the remarkable reign of Muhammad Ali, army reform, orientalism, and the lasting implications of Napoleon's expedition on the Middle East. Also, a new project involving a newsletter is mentioned.