When Heroes Failed Their People
When Heroes Failed Their People  
Podcast: History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture
Published On: Sun Feb 15 2026
Description: The Story: In this hard-hitting episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we strip away the myth of the "political messiah." From the labor riots of 1938 to the modern-day halls of power, we track the rise and moral decay of the region's most iconic leaders. We journey through the streets of Jamaica, the volcanic tension of Grenada, and the shadow-filled offices of Guyana to ask the uncomfortable question: Did our independence heroes build nations, or just new plantations? This is a story of disillusionment, the "strongman" legacy, and the heavy price paid by the people when liberation stops at the palace doors.