Tag Archives: Stephen Ives

Monopoly Has a Secret History and It’s Ruthless on PBS

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Judith Trojan

“It was supposed to be a critique of capitalism.  It turned out to be a celebration of it.” Ever play Monopoly as a kid?   Ever actually win the game?  Or did every sit-down with America’s “favorite board game” begin with … Continue reading →

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The Big Burn Lights a Fire on PBS

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Judith Trojan

“The question of forest fires, like the question of slavery … sooner or later, it must be faced.”  So said Gifford Pinchot, the zealous conservationist who founded the U.S. Forest Service in 1905. The back story and legacy of the … Continue reading →

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