For this episode, Esty is in conversation with historian Nick Estes about the tradition of Indigenous resistance through the lens of his book Our History is the Future. Nick Estes is a citizen of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and an assistant professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico. In 2014, he […]
The History of McDonald’s in Black America with Marcia Chatelain...
For today’s episode, we present Carousel’s interview with Marcia Chatelain about her new book, Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, which chronicles the relationship between fast food and civil rights history. Marcia Chatelain is an associate professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University. She is the author of South Side Girls: […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1967: “The Three Evils of SocietyR...
January 20, 2020 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Throughout the day, a variety of events take place, and speakers around the nation offer their interpretation of what Dr. King’s legacy means for us today. Here, at the Monday Buzz, though, it has become an annual tradition to hear from the man himself. So, here […]
Small Town Values and Rust Belt Community Organizing with Vince Emanue...
On today’s show, we welcome back Iraq war veteran and anti-war community organizer Vince Emanuele for a wide-ranging discussion of small Rust Belt communities; the problems of militarism, US empire, and global capitalism; the importance of community spaces and independent media; and how to build local and international solidarity to combat large-scale threats like climate […]
The Myth of Free Enterprise in American History
What is “free enterprise” and how has it shaped American politics? That’s the topic of today’s episode with Lawrence Glickman, author of Free Enterprise: An American History. He spends the hour unpacking the history, narrative, and myth of free enterprise—and how it has shaped our common sense and political attitudes since the New Deal—with guest […]
The Global Economy and Recession on the Horizon with David McNally
Is the global economy slowing down? Are we headed for another deep recession? What might that mean as the global environmental crisis accelerates unimpeded? On this hour of radio, Allen explores these questions with economic historian David McNally. David McNally is the Cullen Distinguished Professor of History and Business at the University of Houston and Director […]
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