hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 419: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Liam Carballal P1 on hmTv
Ep 419: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 1)
In this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with historian Liam Carballal for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about American imperialism, foreign policy, and the long shadows of war.
Beginning with the Spanish-American War, the discussion explores how media influence, political ambition, and national identity shaped the United States’ rise as a global power. From the explosion of the USS Maine and the era of yellow journalism to the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt and the strategic importance of naval power, the episode examines how narratives, fear, and opportunity can push nations toward conflict.
The conversation also looks at the shift from “liberation” to occupation in the Philippines, the birth of modern American imperial policy, and how these early 20th-century decisions still echo in today’s geopolitical realities. Themes of power projection, military presence, and the moral costs of expansion connect past wars to present-day foreign policy debates.
This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion that blends local history, global strategy, and human consequences — a reminder that behind every policy decision lies the enduring fog of war.