David Nasaw

David Nasaw, a historian specializing in US cultural and business history, dives into the paradoxical life of Andrew Carnegie. They discuss Carnegie's rise from a poor immigrant to a steel magnate, revealing his ruthless business strategies and the violent Homestead Strike. Nasaw highlights Carnegie's transformation into a philanthropist and his ambitious peacebuilding efforts, illustrating his struggle to balance capitalism with a conscience amidst the backdrop of war and conflict.

David Nasaw, a distinguished historian and author of 'The Wounded Generation', delves into the struggles faced by World War II veterans upon their return home. He reframes the narrative of the 'Greatest Generation' to highlight the pain of undiagnosed PTSD and familial breakdowns. Nasaw draws attention to the unequal treatment of Black veterans under the GI Bill and the emotional scars left by both combat experiences and societal discrimination. He also explores how writers like Salinger processed their trauma through fiction, revealing the long-lasting impacts of war.