A People’s History of the United States — Crisis in Perception Deep Dive

Crisis in Perception · Dec 19, 2025 · 41m

In this episode of Crisis in Perception, we take a deep dive into A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn.Rather than retelling history through presidents, generals, and political elites, this book reframes American history from the perspective of those most often excluded — Indigenous peoples, enslaved Africans, workers, women, dissidents, and the poor.Key themes explored include:The impact of colonization and Indigenous genocide beginning in 1492Slavery, racial hierarchy, and the economic foundations of American powerClass conflict and labor resistance throughout U.S…