History’s Lessons

Episode #170

Bill and Phil reflect on the 30-year anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, ponder the complicated relationship between Corporate America and Donald Trump, and close with a look at developments in the world of international law, including Ecuador storming the Mexican embassy, Nicaragua accusing Germany of Genocide in Gaza, and Switzerland being found guilty of violating its citizens’ right to a healthy climate.

Links related to this week’s episode:

• “From the Horror to the Envy of Africa: Rwanda’s Leader Holds Tight Grip” by Declan Walsh in The New York Times

• “Thirty Years After a Genocide in Rwanda, Painful Memories Run Deep” by Abdi Latif Dahir in The New York Times

• “Is Corporate America in Denial About Trump?” by Jonathan Mahler in The New York Times

• “Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico’s embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?” by Megan Janetsky for The Associated Press

• “At U.N. Court, Germany Fights Allegations of Aiding Genocide” by Marlise Simons, Christopher F. Schuetze and Erika Solomon in The New York Times

• “In Landmark Climate Ruling, European Court Faults Switzerland” by Isabella Kwai and Emma Bubola in The New York Times

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