American Prestige
American Prestige is hosted by Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison and covers US foreign policy, Middle East conflicts, geopolitics and political history through news briefings and interviews with academics and journalists. The show has 96 episodes, releasing roughly every two days, with full episodes typically running 40 to 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $560 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Long-running daily-news analysis for politically engaged, foreign-policy-minded listeners
- Over 1,100 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, a loyal listener base
- Regular cadence of roughly one episode every two days across 96 episodes
- Full episodes run about 45 minutes, leaving room for a mid-roll read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news briefing, interview, narrative history series
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to a supportingcast.fm listener support page, which is a listener funding route.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover wars, assassination and terrorism (for example 'A Modern History of Assassination' and 'Rescue 9/11'), and the political content is partisan-critical in tone.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.americanprestigepod.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1574741668 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SLT3432769861 |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| News - Ethiopian Forces Near Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Leban | 2026-10-16 | 51 min |
| Trailer - Welcome to the Crusades: The Second Crusade | 2026-10-14 | 2 min |
| E270 - The Political Power of Police Unions w/ Stuart Schrader | 2026-10-14 | 57 min |
| Bonus - Gaza’s Gravediggers (Part 1) w/ Norman Finkelstein (Preview) | 2026-10-12 | 12 min |
| News - War Breaks Out in Tigray, Brazil Elections, Houthi/Ansar Allah | 2026-10-09 | 45 min |
| E269 - Palestine Three Years After October 7 w/ Rashid Khalidi | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
A podcast from Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison that provides listeners with everything they need to know about what’s going on in the world. americanprestige.supportingcast.fm
About American Prestige
American Prestige is a news and history podcast hosted by Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison. According to the show's Apple Podcasts listing and RSS feed, it covers US foreign policy, Middle East conflicts, geopolitics and political history, mixing news briefings with interviews with academics and journalists. The show has 96 episodes and releases roughly every two days, with full episodes typically running 40 to 65 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,166 ratings with a 4.8 average, which suggests an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes, and the show is supported through a listener funding page linked from its description.
The show suits brands in education, books, and subscription news products that want to reach politically engaged, foreign-policy-minded adults. Estimated rates run about $90 to $560 per host-read mid-roll, depending on audience size.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. American Prestige can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about American Prestige
How much does American Prestige charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $560 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is American Prestige about?
American Prestige is a podcast hosted by Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison covering US foreign policy, Middle East conflicts, geopolitics and political history through news briefings and expert interviews.
How do I contact American Prestige about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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