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Your hosts are Atul Singh, a Rajput from India, and Glenn Carle, a Boston WASP from the US. Atul is the founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from over 90 countries. Glenn is an ex-CIA officer who retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer and the author of The Interrogator. Atul and Glenn dive deep into issues of importance for our times. Together, the Rajput and the WASP look beneath the surface and look around the corner to make sense of the world.
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Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Atul Singh and Glen Carle delve into American history, from the Mayflower's arrival in 1620 to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Carle, with ancestral ties to the Mayflower, discusses the interactions between English colonists and Native Americans, the ideological roots of the American Revolution, and the rise of anti-authoritarian sentiments. The episode highlights key events like King Philip's War and the Boston Massacre, illustrating the complexities of colonial loyalties and economic motivations. Carle challenges simplistic historical narratives, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of America's path to independence.