Holly High, an anthropologist who does field work in Laos, joins the show to discuss her book, "Projectland: Life in a Lao Socialist Model Village".

In this first part of our two part discussion we look at the revolutionary origins of Laos. We begin with the pre-revolutionary period when Lao was under colonial rule and end with the successful People's War of 1945-1975 including the horrific bombing campaign carried out by the US which shapes the country to this day. Holly leads us into this history through the lens of the ethnic minority Kantu people whose experience and culture give a unique perspective of Laos’ successful socialist revolution.

More info about this episode can be found at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/laos-origins-of-77299787

Intro Music:

The Leftovers - The Departure Suite

Opening Interlude Voiceover:

Chomsky talks about the US war on Laos

Opening Interlude Music/Outro Music:

Cushy - Voice (Royalty Free Music)