Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast
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About
The Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast is dedicated to unerasing the erased peoples of the world. Too often, history is written by the powerful, leaving entire communities, cultures, and truths out of the dominant narrative. This show seeks to tell those stories.Through these conversations, Dr. Roy digs for the truth, weeds out misinformation, and challenges conventional wisdom. The conversations span politics, world history, philosophy, and culture, always with an eye toward justice and a deeper understanding of where we've been, where we are, and where we are heading. This is the official podcast of Dr. Roy Casagranda and Sekhmet Liminal P...
Episodes
- Genocide & Dreams: Iraq
This lecture examines Iraq's modern history through the lenses of genocide, imperial ambition, and survival, detailing the impact of foreign interventions, authoritarian rule, and ethnic targeting, particularly the Anfal campaign against t…
- Activism in the US: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Dr. Roy traces the evolution of American activism, examining its historical effectiveness based on material conditions, economic disruption, and aligned incentives. The lecture highlights that power rarely yields to empathy alone, emphasiz…
- Cyrus The Great
Dr. Roy traces the rise of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great, detailing how military brilliance, ethical governance, and a vision of tolerance created an unprecedented model of pluralism and respect for human dignity.
- Khalid ibn al-Walid: Profile of a Warrior
Dr. Roy Casagranda profiles Khalid ibn al-Walid, a pivotal military commander during the decline of Roman and Persian empires. The lecture covers Khalid's tactical brilliance, geographic strategies, and campaigns that reshaped the Middle E…
- The Most Serene Republic of Venice
Dr. Roy traces the gradual emergence of the Republic of Venice over centuries, detailing how refugees fleeing the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and invasions utilized the Venetian Lagoon's unique geography to build a durable commerc…
- Grace and Tolerance in History: Toussaint
This episode examines the Haitian Revolution, highlighting Toussaint Louverture's leadership amid the brutality of the slave system and subsequent imperial betrayals. It discusses the transformation of Saint-Domingue, Toussaint's strategie…
- The Islamic Golden Age
This episode traces Western civilization from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to the rise of Islam, revealing how cultural tolerance and the preservation of knowledge in Baghdad's House of Wisdom fueled scientific and philosophical advanceme…
- Deconstructing Racism and Sexism in the Envisagement of Western Civilization
This episode explores the historical construction of racism and sexism in Western civilization, tracing their origins from ancient societies through Greek philosophy, the Roman Empire, Christianity, and nationalism, and explaining their ro…
- Masculinity
This episode examines the evolution of masculinity, discussing sexual reproduction, personality diversity, and the emergence of patriarchal systems. It contrasts ancient societies with modern ones, highlights the emotional depth of animals…
- The Arab Spring and Its Long Shadow
Dr. Roy explores the Arab Spring, starting from Mohamed Bouazizi's protest in Tunisia and spreading across North Africa and the Middle East. The episode covers the evolution of these revolts into events like Egypt's protests and Syria's ci…
- The Origins of the Syrian Crisis
This episode examines the long-term origins of the Syrian crisis, arguing that the conflict's roots extend centuries back, influenced by imperial legacies, post-WWI border divisions, and continuous Western interference, which collectively…
- How Islam Saved Western Civilization
This episode details how Islamic civilization, through institutions like the Academy of Gundishapur and scholars like Alhazen and Avicenna, safeguarded ancient knowledge from Persia, Egypt, and Baghdad, preserving Greek philosophy and deve…
- A Brief Overview of the U.S. Presidency
Dr. Roy analyzes the U.S. presidency, from its constitutional beginnings to its modern form, examining the evolution of executive power, the impact of historical events, and the role of media and leadership.
- World War II: Part X - Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
This episode details the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, a Jewish resistance against Nazi extermination in April 1943. It covers the historical context, the uprising's heroism, and lessons on nationalism, antisemitism, and moral responsibility.
- World War II: Part 2 - Interwar Chaos
Dr. Roy traces the interwar period's chaos, explaining how the aftermath of WWI, including the Treaty of Versailles and economic crises in Germany and Italy, paved the way for WWII and the rise of fascism.
- World War II: Part 1 - World War I
This episode examines the 18th and 19th-century origins of World War II, discussing the British Empire, industrialization, nationalism, and the events that led to World War I.
- Modern Ideologies
Dr. Roy Casagranda analyzes the evolution of modern political ideologies like nationalism, socialism, liberalism, communism, fascism, and fundamentalism. He explains how leaders exploit fear and emotion, discusses the difference between fa…
- Who Was Muhammad II Fatih?
This episode discusses the fall of Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Ottomans. It details the events leading up to the conquest, including Mongol invasions, the Black Death, and Mehmed II's rel…
- Who Are the Apache?
This episode explores the Apache people, detailing their culture as farmers, traders, and innovators, not just warriors. It covers their migration, conflicts with Spanish, Mexican, and U.S. forces, the genocides they faced, and their resil…
- Decoding Systems
Dr. Roy Casagranda's "Decoding Systems" delves into the power of language, referencing Malcolm X and George Orwell to illustrate how misused words can control thought. The episode also clarifies the definitions and political significance o…
- Leaders Who Shaped the Future
This episode examines leadership's influence, touching on implicit bias in various fields and detailing Theodore Roosevelt's rise to the presidency. It covers his foreign policy, domestic reforms, and the lasting impact of his decisions on…
- The 1,000-year Legacy of Ibn Sina
Roy traces the life and groundbreaking discoveries of Ibn Sina, the
- Introducing the Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast
The Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast delves into the connections between history, politics, and culture, exploring how past events and choices shape our present and future. Dr. Casagranda aims to foster a better understanding of our shared human…