Episode 4: “Soldier’s Home” – America After the Great War

This episode explores the profound impact of World War I on American society. Drawing from Hemingway’s short story, the gang discusses the struggles of returning veterans, the psychological toll of war, and the lack of support for traumatized soldiers. The episode also examines how women’s wartime roles fueled the push for suffrage, the racial injustices faced by Black veterans, and the repression of political dissent through the Espionage and Sedition Acts.