This conversation explores the historical significance of tariffs in American history, their economic implications, and the political conflicts they incited. What do tariffs have to do with Civil War tensions? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, we dive into the history of tariffs, from Alexander Hamilton's early economic battles to the 19th-century struggles between the North and South. Then, we shift gears to discuss a deeply personal and historical question: When do you know it’s time to leave your home country? A powerful conversation on history, economy, and identity.

Keywords:

tariffs, American history, economic implications, Civil War, nullification crisis, Southern resistance, historical context, Jewish history, immigration, political conflict

Chapters

00:00 Introductions - asking about Tariffs

01:36 The First Political Battle: Hamilton and Tariffs

03:33 Madison's Influence on Tariff Policy

05:50 Economic Implications of Tariffs

07:19 The Shift Towards Protectionism

08:01 How Tariffs almost caused a civil war

10:21 The Nullification Crisis and Federal Authority

16:59 Life Advice: the Jewish question of when do we stay and when do we leave?