The Decline of the American Empire

Is the American empire experiencing a decline? Recent military actions under the Trump administration have led some to wonder about the nation’s trajectory. Historian Daniel Immerwahr, author of How to Hide an Empire, contends that the United States has pursued empire-building strategies for centuries, often more subtly than other nations.

In an episode from Code Switch, host Gene Demby sits down with Daniel to explore why the U.S. doesn’t commonly see itself as a colonial power, and how President Trump’s global activities are affecting the international landscape.

To delve further into the topic of the U.S. empire, consider additional resources such as episodes on the labor behind AI or US-Canada relations.

This episode was produced by Jess Kung and edited by Leah Donnella, with additional production by Liam McBain. Cher Vincent serves as the Supervising Producer, and Yolanda Sangweni is the VP of Programming.