Christopher Capozzola, a history professor at MIT, dives into the shadows of World War I and its far-reaching implications. He discusses the escalation of tensions before the war and how propaganda shaped American identity and citizenship. The conversation also touches on the U.S. government's growth during this period, linking lessons from history to contemporary military dynamics, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine. Capozzola emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of leadership and the narratives that shape our perception of conflicts.

Author and history professor Christopher Capozzola discusses the training of US soldiers in World War I, using old weapons and broomsticks as rifles. He talks about the recruits' journey from Hoboken to Europe to aid French and British forces. The podcast delves into the making of the modern American citizen through wartime experiences.

Christopher Capozzola, MIT’s Senior Associate Dean for Open Learning and a professor of American history, discusses the evolution of online education. He draws parallels between today’s digital learning landscape and the transformative communication technologies of the late 1800s. The conversation addresses the significance of trust in information and democratizing access to education. Capozzola emphasizes fostering curiosity and structured discourse in classrooms, especially in history education, to prepare students for complex societal discussions.