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Podcast: Slate History
Episode: Gabfest Reads | A Former Haitian Presidentâs Grandson Lives the Modern Immigrant Experience
Description: Emily Bazelon talks with author Rich Benjamin about his new book, Talk to Me: Lessons From a Family Forged by History. They delve into Richâs complex family historyâ particularly the experiences of his grandfather, Daniel FignolĂ©. FignolĂ©Â was the president of Hatti in 1957 before being ousted by a coup that involved American influence. Rich and Emily discuss how the political upheaval had a lasting impact on Rich and his family, the immigrant experience of âinternalizing Americaâ and the lasting scars of trauma.   Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at [email protected]. (Messages could b...