Jonathan M. Katz

Jonathan M. Katz, a journalist and historian specializing in American expansion, dives into the complexities of U.S. imperialism and political rhetoric. He draws parallels between Trump's language and early 20th-century imperialism, exploring how it shapes modern foreign policy. Katz discusses the Monroe Doctrine's anti-colonial roots, Roosevelt's justifications for interventions, and the long-term consequences of U.S. actions, noting how they often lead to repressive regimes. He also examines the implications of claiming Greenland and the performative nature of modern political discourse.

Jonathan Katz discusses American imperialism, the Bonus Army March, an attempted fascist coup against FDR, and the life of Smedley Butler, a decorated military career turned anti-war activist. The podcast explores the dangers of prioritizing efficiency over ethics and highlights the complexity of American imperialism and the anti-war movement in the 1930s.