Episode 166 • • 15:20 - 17:37
166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos
Haiti History, French Debt, Slave Revolts
The historical context of Haiti is examined, focusing on its status as a slave culture that successfully revolted against French rule 200 years ago. To participate in the global economy, Haiti was forced to pay massive reparations to its former French masters, a debt that crippled the nation for generations. The hosts compare this historical burden to modern IMF loans that come with strict conditions on minimum wage and utility prices.