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March 15, 2026

Over the Hump, Merrill's Marauders, and Flying Tigers #shorts #podcast #history #china #military

Over the Hump, Merrill's Marauders, and Flying Tigers #shorts #podcast #history #china #military

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…

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March 15, 2026

Deference to Lindbergh — And Eugenics #shorts #podcast #history #aviation

Deference to Lindbergh — And Eugenics #shorts #podcast #history #aviation

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…

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March 13, 2026

The United States of Amnesia — A Podcast #shorts #podcast #history #politics #religion

The United States of Amnesia — A Podcast #shorts #podcast #history #politics #religion

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…

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March 13, 2026

China in the Warlord Period #shorts #podcast #history #china

China in the Warlord Period #shorts #podcast #history #china

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…

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March 13, 2026

The West Misunderstands Exotic Cathay #shorts #podcast #history #china

The West Misunderstands Exotic Cathay #shorts #podcast #history #china

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…

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March 13, 2026

An Idealized U.S. View of China #shorts #podcast #history #china

An Idealized U.S. View of China #shorts #podcast #history #china

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.…

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March 13, 2026

Repeated U.S. Behavior in China #shorts #podcast #history #china

Repeated U.S. Behavior in China #shorts #podcast #history #china

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,…

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March 12, 2026

The Trap of America First #podcast #shorts #history #politics #culture #podcastshorts

The Trap of America First #podcast #shorts #history #politics #culture #podcastshorts

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…

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March 9, 2026

American Literature Misrepresenting China in 1912

American Literature Misrepresenting China in 1912

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…

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March 9, 2026

What was the perception of China like in the bulk of the 20th, if not into the 21st, century?

What was the perception of China like in the bulk of the 20th, if not into the 21st, century?

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…

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March 9, 2026

An Idealized View of China Reinforced by Roosevelt

An Idealized View of China Reinforced by Roosevelt

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…

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March 9, 2026

Patterns of Repeated Behavior between the US and China

Patterns of Repeated Behavior between the US and China

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…

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