

David Nasaw
Historian and biographer specializing in US cultural and business history, author of a biography of Andrew Carnegie and the episode's primary expert guest.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 48min
Andrew Carnegie: life of the week
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.

Oct 11, 2025 • 47min
America's Most Wounded Generation: Returning Home after World War II
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.


