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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 at usa.amnesia.com.

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 to the rest of our ongoing series, 'Tea, Drugs, and Jesus,' on all major platforms today! Visit our website at www.usofamnesia.com to learn more. Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com

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 perception continues to affect international relations today.

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 Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.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 affairs today echos that of the past, particularly in relation to China. @USAAmnesia Check us out on www.usofamnesia.com Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com

@USAAmnesia Mike wraps up our intellectual debate series on the history of "America First" with a solemn reminder of the dangers associated with this term and ideology that are often forgotten due to revisionist history. Check out our channel for the entire series on America First, an ongoing series on US-China relations over the last few centuries, and much more coming. Thanks for listening!