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Deep Roots: Understanding Afghanistan and Her Centuries of War, Part II

Want to know more about why the news matters? Want to know more about the headlines spread across your newsfeed? On his show, Michael Popa II explores current events and hot topics from a historical perspective to better understand the current affairs of our community, country, and world. For centuries, foreign policy has been the cornerstone to America’s prominence on the world stage. What once was a predominantly isolationist precedent has now transformed into an overly hawkish tendency. Whether it be through direct involvement with the enemy or power contests conducted through proxy states, the U.S. has made itself both friend and foe to the nations of the world. While just a minute part of its history, one particular nation has tugged at not only the U.S.’ coffers, but also its news channels’ chyrons and citizens’ attention.
 
On this episode, Michael looks at the evolution of Afghanistan throughout the 20th Century, particularly focusing on the country’s involvement with Soviet Russia. Featured on this episode is Dr. Austin Knuppe of the Utah State University Political Science Department.

Deep Roots: Understanding Afghanistan and Her Centuries of War, Part I

Want to know more about why the news matters? Want to know more about the headlines spread across your newsfeed? On his show, Michael Popa II explores current events and hot topics from a historical perspective to better understand the current affairs of our community, country, and world. For centuries, foreign policy has been the cornerstone to America’s prominence on the world stage. What once was a predominantly isolationist precedent has now transformed into an overly hawkish tendency. Whether it be through direct involvement with the enemy or power contests conducted through proxy states, the U.S. has made itself both friend and foe to the nations of the world. While just a minute part of its history, one particular nation has tugged at not only the U.S.’ coffers, but also its news channels’ chyrons and citizens’ attention.
 
On this episode, Michael talks about the first chapter in the book of Afghan foreign policy -- the Anglo-Afghan Wars. Featured on this episode is Dr. Austin Knuppe of the Utah State University Political Science Department.

Deep Roots: An Exploration of Asian-American History in the United States, Part III

The United States, like many other Western nations, has a history accented with great achievements that broke down barriers to the future. These same histories are also bloated with an array of human rights abuses that are lessons for the ages. Ranging from the egregious period of slavery and the Triangle Trade to the folly of modern relationships, one type of history that sticks out is that of Asian Americans.
 
This week we will explore the deep roots that Asian people have in this country as it relates to the significant events of severe mistreatment of these peoples. Today, we’ll take a look at modern forces of discrimination and racism that have impacted our Asian American citizens, specifically within the halls of academia as it relates to school acceptance rates and standards.

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Deep Roots: An Exploration of Asian-American History in the United States, Part II

The United States, like many other Western nations, has a history accented with great achievements that broke down barriers to the future. These same histories are also bloated with an array of human rights abuses that are lessons for the ages. Ranging from the egregious period of slavery and the Triangle Trade to the folly of modern relationships, one type of history that sticks out is that of Asian Americans.
 
This time, we will explore the deep roots that Asian people have in this country as it relates to the significant events of severe mistreatment of these people. Today, we’ll take a look at one of the most controversial decisions made by a sitting United States president, Executive Order 9066, and how it led to not only American civil history, but legal and military history, too.

Deep Roots: An Exploration of Asian-American History in the United States, Part I

The United States, like many other western nations, has a history accented with great achievements that broke down barriers to the future. These same histories are also bloated with an array of human rights abuses that are lessons for the ages. Ranging from the egregious period of slavery and the Triangle Trade to the folly of modern relationships between classes, races, and genders, one people’s history that sticks out is that of Asian Americans.
 
Join me, Michael Popa, this week as I explore with you over the next few pieces the deep roots that Asian people have in this country as it relates to the significant events of severe mistreatment of these people. Today, we’ll take it all the way back to the beginning -- the first chapters in the book of Asian American history -- the Gold Rush of 1849 and the building of the Transcontinental Railroad.