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Mentioned in 13 episodes
How to Hide an Empire
A History of the Greater United States
Book • 2019
This book delves into the history of the United States' expansion beyond its contiguous territories, including its governance of islands, atolls, and archipelagos.
It explores how the U.S.
transitioned from colonialism to a new form of influence leveraging technology, culture, and military presence.
The book covers topics such as the U.S.
occupation of the Philippines, the role of English as a global language, and the impact of U.S.
bases worldwide.
Immerwahr argues that American empire-building began early and continued through various means, often without significant territorial expansion.
It explores how the U.S.
transitioned from colonialism to a new form of influence leveraging technology, culture, and military presence.
The book covers topics such as the U.S.
occupation of the Philippines, the role of English as a global language, and the impact of U.S.
bases worldwide.
Immerwahr argues that American empire-building began early and continued through various means, often without significant territorial expansion.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes


Adam Grant


Daniel Immerwahr

352 snips
ReThinking: The truth about the attention crisis with historian Daniel Immerwahr
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as a historian who argues that America is an empire, presenting a perspective from the left.


William Dalrymple

59 snips
148. America: The Empire of Liberty
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as the book written by 

.


Anita Anand


Daniel Immerwahr

48 snips
266. American Greenland: Nazis, Secret Nuclear Bases, & Trump (Ep 4)
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as one of 

's books, introducing him as an award-winning author.


Adam Grant


Daniel Immerwahr

46 snips
ReThinking: The truth about the attention crisis with historian Daniel Immerwahr
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as the author of "How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States."


Brooke Gladstone

35 snips
America’s Empire State of Mind
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, referring to how 

is going to get Daniel Imabar on the podcast.


Anita Anand


William Dalrymple

34 snips
265. Danish Greenland: Eradicating Inuit Culture (Ep 3)
Mentioned by Daniel Imervar, associate professor of history at Northwestern University, in his book about the history of America's overseas empire.

29 snips
The Sunday Read: ‘The America That Americans Forget’
Recommended by 

and 

for its insightful perspective on the history of the United States.


William Dalrymple


Anita Anand

15 snips
169. Freedom Fighters Betrayed: Colonising the Philippines
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as an important book to read now, particularly in relation to British constitutionalism.

Erin Delaney

15 snips
Can Trump Sue His Way Out of the Epstein Mess?
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and 

as a book they both read and discussed extensively, also recommended by their children.


Anita Anand


William Dalrymple

11 snips
166. How To Hide An Empire
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in relation to the discussion of America's involvement in Vietnam.

Anita Anand

176. The Vietnam War: The Rise of Ho Chi Minh
Recommended by Keenan for its insights into the United States' influence abroad.

Rational Security: The “Out of the Twenty-Twenty-Fourno, Into the Fire” Edition
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as a book he has been reading recently.


Julian Feeld

The Problem of Disinformation (E334)
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in reference to a past interview on the podcast

Greg Carlwood

John Perkins | USAID, Economic Hit Men, Iran, & The China Model
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when discussing US General John Pershing's actions in the Philippines.

Hugh Wilford

E219 - The CIA’s Imperial History, Pt 2 w/ Hugh Wilford