The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

’1619,’ Episode 2: The Economy That Slavery Built

Aug 31, 2019 · 00:33:18

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Episode 2 of '1619' on the economy built by slavery.
Slavery transformed the U.S. into a financial power.
Guests Matthew Desmond and Jesmyn Ward.

Guests on This Episode

JW

Jesmyn Ward

3 podcast appearances

MD

Matthew Desmond

3 podcast appearances

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