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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.

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.

USU Student Media covers the Salt Lake Comic Convention, with interviews from fellow Aggies, cosplayers, and Misha Collins of "Supernatural" 

Adrianna Mortensen and I slug through some morning blues en route to a weird podcast.

Abbey Harris joins the podcast to breakdown USU Sorority life, Disney Plus Marvel shows, and annihilates The Notebook.

Ethan Conlee joins the podcast to take on ranking all 50 states, including roasting Vermont and Colorado, and a heist by Illinois.

Clara Alder joins to give us the rundown on her Miss USU initiatives and Olivia Rodrigo's new album, plus Jacob Nielson joins to give us an inside look into this years football team.

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.

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.

A chat with Noelle Cockett about life lessons learned leading up to her position as President of Utah State University. We talk about her childhood, her family life balance as a president, how she starts her day, and succulents.
Noelle E. Cockett became Utah State University’s 16th president in January 2017. Cockett has built a distinguished career in sheep genomics research, maintaining an active research program even while serving in various leadership positions at USU. Her research program has centered on the identification of genetic markers associated with economically important traits in sheep, as well as the development of resources that advance research on the sheep genome. Cockett grew up on a beef cattle ranch in eastern Montana and is married to John Cockett, AVP of Central Development in University Advancement and director of technology in USU’s Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Noelle and John have two children, Dylan and Chantelle.
This podcast was originally recorded on November 17, 2020.