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.
Tag: US history
Indigenous Voices from the Northeast: Past, Present and Future
Join our EcoJustice Radio guest, Jennifer Lee, Northern Naragansett Grandmother, bark basket maker, and culture bearer, Board Member of the Nolumbeka Project, as she provides histories, insights and perspectives of Native Peoples of the Northeast.
Conserving Civil Rights History and Biological Diversity in Alabama
Eco Justice Radio journeys through Alabama’s lush biodiversity and storied civil rights landmarks with Bill Finch and Philip Howard. We uncover the intertwined narratives of ecological conservation and the fight for equality that have shaped the state’s legacy. Learn about the Alabama River Diversity Network’s mission to safeguard both the […]
“Bleeding Kansas” and Stories of the Underground Railroad
Bleeding Kansas is the term used to described the period of violence during the settling of the Kansas territory between 1854 and 1861. At the core of the conflict was the question of whether the Kansas Territory would allow or outlaw slavery, and enter the Union as a free state. Check out the documentary Dawn of Day, Stories of the Underground Railroad.