hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 73: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Richard Acritelli P1 on hmTv
Episode 73 | History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Richard Acritelli (Part 1)
In this compelling first installment of a two-part episode of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to explore the interwar years—the turbulent decades between World War I and World War II.
Together, they unpack America’s retreat into isolationism, the economic fallout of the Great Depression, the gutting of military infrastructure, and the political rise of fascist powers in Europe and Asia. From the dismantling of Camp Upton to the Bonus Army’s heartbreaking march on Washington, and from the dangerous neutrality acts to Charles Lindbergh’s controversial ties to Nazi Germany, this episode sheds light on how unprepared and unwilling the U.S. was to confront the growing global storm.
Acritelli also draws powerful parallels to today’s geopolitical climate, discussing the recurring theme of “America First” and how economic anxiety shapes foreign policy. Packed with rich historical context, firsthand military insight, and hard-hitting analysis, this episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand how past decisions continue to echo through our present.
Tune in to learn how history doesn’t just repeat—it warns.