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March 14, 2025 24 mins

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?



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