266. American Greenland: Nazis, Secret Nuclear Bases, & Trump (Ep 4)

The podcast explores the history of American interest in Greenland, particularly focusing on the motivations behind various attempts to purchase or control the territory. Daniel Immerwahr, author of "How to Hide an Empire," joins the hosts to discuss the Monroe Doctrine and its implications for US expansionism. The conversation covers historical attempts to buy Greenland in 1867 and 1946, driven by strategic considerations and potential mineral wealth. The discussion highlights the establishment of the Thule Air Base during the Cold War, the secret placement of nuclear weapons, and accidents involving nuclear material, as well as the perspective of the Greenlandic people.