Professor LaRosa is a professor of History and Latin American Studies at Rhodes College. He has published numerous books and articles, especially pertaining to Colombia and immigration.
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(1:00) Growing up in the Northeast
(6:30) Encountering Latin America History
(15:20) War in Latin America
(18:00) Religion in politics
(26:30) Cultural diversity in Latin America
(30:00) Personal religion
(38:30) Problems with religious authority
(42:45) The future of American politics
(47:30) Fidel Castro
(52:50) Professor LaRosa’s personal life
(55:00) The power of books
(58:20) The meaning of life
(1:01:45) Martin Luther King
(1:04:00) Forgiveness
