Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
On July 4, let’s ask what is Americanism?
As we celebrate July 4th, a discussion worth having comes to mind … What is Americanism? This entire discussion for me is long overdue. Some of my brethren on the left look the liberal democracies of western Europe for inspiration even though in many cases they are more classist and race-conscious societies than the United States […]
TFS +: The American Revolution – Continental Army Invasions of East Florida, 1775 to 1780.
In December 1775, Continental Army General George Washington was informed that the British had been stockpiling weaponry, ammunition and other materials in St Augustine. In January 1776 the Continental Congress authorized the southern colonies to attack St Augustine and capture it in order to safeguard the Patriot cause. Additionally, capturing St Augustine would give the […]
Secret Woods New River Trail (narrated video)
Secret Woods Natural Area is in Broward County near Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.
Second Spanish Period- Runaway Slaves and freedom in Florida
We conclude our podcast series on the first Underground Railroad, Freedom in Florida with a look at the period from 1784 to 1821. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App Store apps for free which enable you to […]
The GOP assault on academic freedom continues along with the Sovietization of Florida
This week Ron DeSantis signed legislation that could have been cooked up behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Once again DeSantis’ and his Republican Party of Florida have taken liberty to crush the ability of local government to function without restrictions and have continued the two-decade assault on Academia in the Florida. DeSantis’ […]
On Critical Race Theory: How should history be taught in Florida Schools?
On a Special Edition of The Florida History Podcast, Kartik Krishnaiyer dives into the topic of the day as created by Governor Ron DeSantis – the controversy over “Critical Race Theory.” Governor DeSantis and his allies on the State Board of Education have banned the teaching of “Critical Race Theory.” This is fascinating given the […]
From the archives: Henry Flagler’s St Augustine
During August 2019, The Florida History Podcast presented by The Florida Squeeze did a series on Henry Flagler’s contributions to Florida. In this specific episode we focus on Flagler’s 1880’s and 1890’s revival of St Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. St Augustine had two eras of massive growth and importance prior to Flagler. […]
Does “green governor” DeSantis already regret his (regrettable) Kendall Parkway vote? Or is it all a game?
While Democrats and ideological liberals do not like Governor Ron DeSantis, he’s basically proven to be a “majoritarian” in office, zig-zagging from conservatism on social issues to an anti-free market populist on fiscal issues. But one thing may trip him up which is his fealty to developers and anti-environmental forces while rhetorically being green, because […]
TFS Juneteenth listening – Selected Florida African-American history from our podcast
We’re currently in the middle of a four-part series on original Underground Railroad which went to Florida. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 (will be released in the future) Angola Florida Runaway slaves and Negro Fort Rosewood Reconstruction
The Florida Squeeze 