From Defensive Bluff to the Donroe Doctrine
In this episode, we explore from defensive bluff to the donroe doctrine. Imagine declaring like a massive geopolitical red line across an entire hemisphere. Right. Just drawing a line straight down th...
27 Mars 20min
From Clovis hunters to copper kings
In this episode, we explore from clovis hunters to copper kings. You know, when you hear the word Montana, there is a very, like, specific, almost cinematic image that usually pops into your head. Oh,...
27 Mars 22min
From Civil War To Global Empire
In this episode, we explore from civil war to global empire. All right, so picture this. It is 1861, and American politicians are desperately debating this thing called the Corwin Amendment. Right. An...
27 Mars 19min
From Breadlines to the Space Age
In this episode, we explore from breadlines to the space age. I want you to imagine, just for a second, that you're a time traveler. OK, I'm with you. But your time machine has this very specific limi...
27 Mars 23min
From Ancient Mounds to Imprisoned Governors
In this episode, we explore from ancient mounds to imprisoned governors. If you go and stand on the grounds right across the Mississippi River from present -day St. Louis, and you just look out at the...
27 Mars 22min
Drawing Louisiana on Wet Paper
In this episode, we explore drawing louisiana on wet paper. You know, usually when we talk about drawing a map, there's this expectation of permanence, like geometry, right? Right. You draw a border, ...
27 Mars 25min
Digital progress and American systemic collapse
In this episode, we explore digital progress and american systemic collapse. Imagine you're holding the very first iPhone in your hand. It's 2007. You're holding access to the entire globe, like right...
27 Mars 23min
Did the 2009 Stimulus Actually Work
In this episode, we explore did the 2009 stimulus actually work. You know, usually when we talk about a medical diagnosis, there is this expectation of precision. Right, yeah, like it's binary. Exactl...
27 Mars 20min
