In this excerpt from Episode 206 — "Vinegar Joe and the Generalissimo" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," which discusses how the United States always has misunderstood China, Mike describes some of the more famous U.S. military operations and units in the China-Burma-India…
In this excerpt from Episode 106 — "America First, Part 6" — from the United States of Amnesia podcast, Marshall describes how Charles Lindbergh, the "Lone Eagle" who made the first solo transatlantic flight in1927 and later became a leading voice of the "America First" movement, received deference from virtually…
Want to learn about the history you have forgotten — or never knew? Blake's introduction to the United States of Amnesia podcast lays out the motivation for it, its philosophy, and its main themes. We drop episodes every other Wednesday and begin a new series every few weeks. For much…
In this excerpt from Episode 205 — "The Soong Dynasty" — of the United States oif Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Marshall gives us a personal example of Western misunderstanding of and misinformation about China from his younger days, as well as a look at what resources were…
In this excerpt from Episode 202 — "Conflict Follows Trade" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Marshall lays out the theme of the series. Based mostly on artwork like porcelain pots and fanciful literature, the Western world's perception of China in the 19th…
In an excerpt from Episode 205 — "The Soong Dynasty" — of the United States of America podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Mike provides a brief thesis of the series, outlining how the information given to the American people regarding China was romanticized and idealized time and time again.…
In this excerpt from Episode 204 — "The Harmonious Fists" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Blake quotes historian Barbara Tuchman as he notes that the United States has persistently misunderstood China — and many other countries around the world. For much more,…
In this excerpt from Episode 106 — "America First Part 6" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series, Mike warns of the real meaning — and the dangers — of "America First." For much more, visit our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia and our Web site at www.usofamnesia.com. Email us…
In this excerpt from Episode 205 - 'The Soong Dynasty,' Marshall gives us a personal example of misunderstanding and misinformation from his younger days, and a look into what resources were available and what information was being represented regarding the First Republic of China and its president, Sun Yat-sen. Listen…
This excerpt from Episode 202 - Conflict Follows Trade sets the stage for the rest of the series. The perception of China by the outside world was based mostly on artwork: porcelain pots seemingly depicting everyday life, fanciful literature, because accurate information was in very short supply, and this initial…
Mike provides a brief thesis of our series, 'Tea, Drugs, and Jesus,' in Episode 205, outlining how the information given to the American people regarding China was romanticized and idealized time and time again. Listen to the full episode and series on all major platforms; check us out on www.usofamnesia.com…
An excerpt from Episode 204 - The Harmonious Fists that highlights one of the theses of our series on the history of America and China, 'Tea, Drugs, and Jesus.' China has often been the subject of misinformation and misunderstanding in American media throughout history, and the US approach to foreign…
