“America, América: A New History of the New World” with Greg Grandin

In this thought-provoking episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Greg Grandin joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book, “America, América: The Origins of Hemispheric and Global Hegemony,” which challenges traditional narratives of U.S. history by centering Latin America’s pivotal role.

We discuss:

• Why does U.S. history begin with the Mayflower—and not the Spanish conquest?
• How did Latin America pioneer social rights (healthcare, education) decades before the U.S. or Europe?
• The dark legacy of U.S. intervention: From Cold War coups to the rise of Trumpist politics in Latin America today.
• Myth-busting the frontier, the Catholic Church’s dual legacy, and the untold stories of Indigenous resistance.

 

We also debate FDR’s New Deal, the failures of neoliberalism, and why Latin America’s leftist "Pink Tide" (Chávez, Lula, Morales) faced backlash—leading to today’s right-wing surge (Bolsonaro, Milei, Bukele).

This is a must-listen for history buffs, political junkies, and anyone questioning the standard U.S. origin story!

Order the book: https://www.kingsbookstore.com/book/9780593831250

Greg Grandin Website: https://greggrandin.com/

Follow Greg Grandin on Twitter: @GregGrandin

Greg’s Blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com/

Pat’s Substack: https://patcummings.substack.com/about

 

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