Author: Jack Eidt

Montegrade, Peru, Origins of Cacao
EcoJustice Radio

Montegrande: Ancient Amazonian Temple Reveals World’s First Cacao Cultivation

EcoJustice Radio host Jack Eidt spoke with Karen Gordon, an associate at ASICAMPE, the nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research in the Peruvian Amazon. They explored the significance of Montegrande, a site that has revealed traces of cacao in 6,000-year-old ceremonial pottery vessels, making it the oldest known monumental temple site in Peru.

Imperialism in Latin America
EcoJustice Radio

Simón Bolívar, the Monroe Doctrine, and US Intervention in Latin America

In today’s complex geopolitical landscape, understanding the historical roots of U.S. intervention in Latin America is more crucial than ever. This podcast episode investigates the enduring impact of the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that has shaped U.S. foreign relations for nearly two centuries. Host Jack Eidt features a discussion between Yale historian Greg Grandin and journalist Michael Fox to unravel the intricate web of history, politics, and ideology that continues to influence the region.