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The Complex History of US-Haiti Relations
31:32 - 37:39 (06:06)
The relationship between the US and Haiti is complicated, with moves on both sides affecting the other's politics and economy. The US has refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of the Chinese government for years, and some of its actions towards Haiti have been controlling while others have been positive.
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The episode briefly mentions the economic developments in Haiti after the Haitian Revolution, including the challenge of figuring out how to subsidize income after the destruction of the plantations, and the roles of both the former slaves and their owners in the post-revolution economic landscape.
31:32 - 32:46 (01:14)
Summary
The episode briefly mentions the economic developments in Haiti after the Haitian Revolution, including the challenge of figuring out how to subsidize income after the destruction of the plantations, and the roles of both the former slaves and their owners in the post-revolution economic landscape.
ChapterThe Complex History of US-Haiti Relations
EpisodePart One: Pappa Doc and Baby Doc: Dictators of Haiti
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The positive moments in US-Haitian relations took place after Haiti's independence, but before the capture of Toussaint due to the civil war between the new government and Rigaud, a mulatto supremacist.
32:46 - 36:57 (04:11)
Summary
The positive moments in US-Haitian relations took place after Haiti's independence, but before the capture of Toussaint due to the civil war between the new government and Rigaud, a mulatto supremacist. Thomas Jefferson proposed exiling slaves convicted of crimes to Haiti, and the country continues to struggle as one of the poorest nations today.
ChapterThe Complex History of US-Haiti Relations
EpisodePart One: Pappa Doc and Baby Doc: Dictators of Haiti
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how the U.S. refuses to acknowledge certain governments like China and Haiti.
36:57 - 37:39 (00:41)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how the U.S. refuses to acknowledge certain governments like China and Haiti. They also poke fun at America's tendency to redefine "wars" and "conflicts" to suit their narrative.