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Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

Dr. Roy Casagranda

8 episodes

2 days ago

World War II didn’t appear out of nowhere. Dr. Roy begins by going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, explaining how the rise of the British Empire, the exploitation of India, the discovery of oil, and the unification of Germany set the stage for catastrophe. Along the way, he explores how nationalism spread through Europe, how industrialization and imperialism changed the global order, and why multipolar competition made world war almost inevitable. Takeaways: Understanding World War II re...

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World War II didn’t appear out of nowhere. Dr. Roy begins by going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, explaining how the rise of the British Empire, the exploitation of India, the discovery of oil, and the unification of Germany set the stage for catastrophe. Along the way, he explores how nationalism spread through Europe, how industrialization and imperialism changed the global order, and why multipolar competition made world war almost inevitable. Takeaways: Understanding World War II re...

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Episodes (8/8)

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

World War II: Part 1 - World War I

World War II didn’t appear out of nowhere. Dr. Roy begins by going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, explaining how the rise of the British Empire, the exploitation of India, the discovery of oil, and the unification of Germany set the stage for catastrophe. Along the way, he explores how nationalism spread through Europe, how industrialization and imperialism changed the global order, and why multipolar competition made world war almost inevitable. Takeaways: Understanding World War II re...

2 days ago

1 hour 50 minutes

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

Modern Ideologies

Ideologies are powerful tools, but also deeply flawed. Dr. Roy explains how the human brain processes fear and emotion, why leaders exploit hatred and fear to gain power, and more. From Napoleon’s use of nationalism, to socialism’s fight against capitalist exploitation, to the rise of liberalism and its sub-ideologies, Dr. Roy traces the evolution of modern politics. He also covers communism’s revolutionary promises, Mussolini’s fascism, and religious fundamentalism, while urging us to replac...

1 week ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

Who Was Muhammad II Fatih?

The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of the Roman Empire after more than 2,000 years and the rise of the Ottomans as a dominant global power. Dr. Roy explores the centuries of turmoil that led to this moment: Mongol invasions, the Black Death, fractured kingdoms, and shifting alliances. With vivid detail, he traces Mehmed II's relentless campaign, the innovations of siege warfare, and the last desperate defense of the Byzantine world. Takeaways: How the Mongol invasions set the ...

2 weeks ago

59 minutes

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

Who Are the Apache?

The Apache were more than fierce warriors; they were farmers, traders, and innovators who created a vibrant culture rooted in ceremony, kinship, and respect. Dr. Roy traces their migration into the American Southwest, their clashes with Spanish, Mexican, and U.S. armies, and the devastating genocides they endured. From their matrilineal traditions to their legendary leaders like Geronimo and Cochise, the Apache story is one of survival, adaptation, and resistance. Takeaways: The Apache as pa...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

Decoding Systems

Language isn’t just communication; it’s power. Drawing on insights from Malcolm X, George Orwell, and political history, Roy unpacks how misused words blur meaning and control our thinking. He then decodes the difference between countries, states, provinces, and nations, and why these distinctions matter for understanding politics, legitimacy, and sovereignty. Takeaways: Why Malcolm X studied the dictionary in prison, and what it reveals about language and empowerment.George Orwell’s 19...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

Leaders Who Shaped the Future

Why does leadership matter, and how do small decisions ripple across the future? Dr. Roy begins with the hidden dangers of implicit bias, from medicine to global politics, before diving into the story of Theodore Roosevelt. From cowboy adventurer to America’s youngest president, Roosevelt’s choices reshaped U.S. foreign policy, transformed the presidency, and continue to influence what leadership looks like today. Takeaways: How implicit bias influences medical treatment, politics, and global...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

The 1,000-year Legacy of Ibn Sina

Known as the “Father of Modern Medicine,” Ibn Sina was a Persian polymath whose writings transformed science, philosophy, and ethics. In this episode, Roy traces the turbulent world Ibn Sina lived in, the intellectual traditions that shaped him, and the groundbreaking discoveries that continue to impact our lives today. Takeaways: The political and cultural backdrop of Ibn Sina’s time, including the collapse of empires and the rise of learning centers like the House of Wisdom.Ibn Sina’s earl...

3 weeks ago

59 minutes

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

Introducing the Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

History is never just the past. It’s the stories and people we choose to remember, and the ones we choose to erase. Welcome to the Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast: a space where history, politics, and culture are woven together to reveal the threads that connect us all. Dr. Roy believes everything we do as a species is linked: past to present, present to future, one culture to another. In this podcast, he traces those fibers across oceans and generations, uncovering how we arrived at this mo...

1 month ago

Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast

World War II didn’t appear out of nowhere. Dr. Roy begins by going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, explaining how the rise of the British Empire, the exploitation of India, the discovery of oil, and the unification of Germany set the stage for catastrophe. Along the way, he explores how nationalism spread through Europe, how industrialization and imperialism changed the global order, and why multipolar competition made world war almost inevitable. Takeaways: Understanding World War II re...