

Nostalgia Trap - Ep 382: The History of America in Six Cars, Part One - Henry Ford, Nazis, and the Model T
Jan 25, 2024
In this episode, the host explores Henry Ford's life and the rise of the Model T. They discuss the connection between Ford's business innovations and the dark forces of racism and hypernationalism. The episode also delves into Ford's anti-Semitism, his influence on Hitler and the Nazi regime, and the eventual demise of the Model T due to changing consumer preferences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Significance of Canals and Railroads in Shaping American History
02:54 • 8min
The Significance of the Ford Model T and its Impact
10:35 • 22min
The Complexities of the Progressive Era and Henry Ford's Role
32:49 • 2min
Assimilation at Ford Motor Company and the Rise of the Model T
35:08 • 3min
The Rise of Henry Ford: From Industry Powerhouse to Anti-Semitic Publisher
38:03 • 13min
The Evolution and Demise of the Model T Car and the Rise of Planned Obsolescence
51:02 • 4min
The Rise of Harley Earl
55:10 • 10min