Ah...the dangers of examining race in a historical podcast.

I knew the latest Hardcore History (“Globalization Unto Death”) would ruffle some feathers. We did a number of “takes” trying to get the balance between all the various elements just right, and whether or not we succeeded is a debatable point it seems.

I remember asking myself several times: “Why even go there with the race stuff? Why enter that minefield if you don't have to?” The last time we really did anything like this was the “Apache Tears” episode, which made a lot of people mad at the time, but now is sort of an underdog cult favorite of a number of you.

In the end, as I wondered if we weren't just liable to anger a bunch of our listeners with our approach, I figured that we call the show “Hardcore History”, and we can do stuff that academics can't (like use a phrase like “white people”). Eventually I hope that we can be stimulating and provocative by exploring the stuff that is a bit edgy and controversial. Of course, you could always watch Monster Quest on the History channel instead (haha...but you get my point).

We have an ongoing discussion about this topic going on on the board right now. It is in the Hardcore History section of the board (here: http://www.dancarlin.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20641 )

Feel free to join in and let us know your thoughts.

And yes...work has already begun on HH episode #33. No surprise I am sure, but I am already behind schedule.