The Age of Imperialist Realism feat. Daniel Bessner (E39)

“The American Empire is more than just a political formation: it’s also a state of mind.” This week’s guest is Daniel Bessner of the American Prestige Podcast. He’s a historian, journalist and the author of Imperialist Realism: Politics and Culture at the End of the American Century. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus.

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Daniel Bessner’s Newsletter: https://imperialistrealism.substack.com/

Buy the book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Imperialist-Realism/Daniel-Bessner/9781803414805

American Prestige Podcast: https://americanprestigepod.com/

Episode edited by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Sandia by Aasma Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou.

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