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48. Cuba 101 - Part 2 Feb 17, 2025

In this episode we take Cuba's history from 1902 to 1959, giving a high-level look at Cuba for those who know little to nothing about it and would like foundational understanding.

Questions we answer: How did the US influence Cuba while it was a US Protectorate? What role did the Platt Amendment play? What role did race play in Cuban society during the early 1900s? Who was Gerardo Machado and how did he become Cuba’s first dictator? How did Cuban citizens fight back? How was the mafia involved in Cuba? Who was Fulgencio Batista and how did he influence Cuban politics? Who is Fidel Castro and how did he and his fellow rebels launch a revolution that would change Cuba forever?

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47. Cuba 101 - Part 1 Jan 29, 2025

In this episode we take Cuba's history from pre-1492 (Columbus) to 1902 (Independence), giving a high-level look at Cuba for those who know little to nothing about it and would like foundational understanding.

Questions we answer: Where is Cuba located, and what is it like geographically? What was it like before 1492? What role did Christopher Columbus play in the history of Cuba? How did Spanish colonization influence the island? What role did the transatlantic slave trade play in the sugar industry, and how was Cuba involved? What role did Great Britain and United States play in Cuba during the 1800s? Who was José Martí and how did he influence Cubans? How did Cuba eventually gain its independence from Spain?

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Encore: 30 Minutes to Becoming a Better Critical Thinker (Recognizing Logical Fallacies) Dec 01, 2024

In this episode, I revisit an episode that aired last year, where I explain eight common logical fallacies—giving examples and ways to think more critically in today's ever-polarizing political climate. For extra resources to further your study, head to my Patreon. I'll be back in January with a new 101 series.

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46. A Brief Intro to ITALY - Know Before You Go Oct 31, 2024

In this Know Before You Go episode, we answer these questions and many more: What makes Italy so unique? Where is it located, what is the weather like, and what are its regions? What is the government structure and the food culture? What is a brief history of Italy? This episode is designed to be a brief introduction to Italy for those who would like to travel there.

Special thanks to my friends Edoardo, Holly, and Daniele for lending an Italian perspective to this episode. Thank you, thank you!

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A transcript for this episode is found here.

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45. What is Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)? Sep 29, 2024

In this short culture episode, we answer the questions: What is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead? How long has this holiday been around and what are its ancient roots? Who participates and why is it important to them? What traditions commonly go along with this holiday? This episode is designed for those who know little to nothing about this holiday.

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.

A transcript for this episode is found here.

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44. A Brief Intro to SINGAPORE - Know Before You Go Aug 30, 2024

In this Know Before You Go episode, we answer these questions and many more: What makes Singapore such a unique country? Where is it located and what is the weather like? How has Singapore become a City in a Garden? Why does it have such an open economy? What is the government structure, and what are some laws that are unique to just Singapore? Why is multiculturalism such an integral part of Singapore society? What is the food culture, and what traditions are followed? What is a brief history of Singapore? This episode is designed to be a brief introduction to Singapore for those who would like to travel there.

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43. South Indian Weddings // Dheeraj Varanasi Jul 31, 2024

In this episode, my guest Dheeraj Varanasi and I talk about some of the basic rites, rituals, and traditions involved in a traditional South Indian Hindu wedding. There is no way we could cover everything, but this covers many of the essentials, and is designed for non-Indians who know little to nothing about these weddings and want to learn more.

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.

This episode is sponsored by Stride K12 Powered Schools. For more information, head to K12.com/wiserworld.

A transcript for this episode is found here.

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Vocabulary from this episode with some links for further information and images:

Jeelakarra-Bellam - cumin and jaggery paste tradition

Mangalsutra - thread tying

Saptapadi - 7 steps

Twin Star System Mythology

Sindoor - sometimes called Vermillion, this red powder is often used in Hindu traditions, and is sometimes placed along the hairline of women to show they are married.

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Bio on Dheeraj

I am Dheeraj Varanasi, hailing from Hyderabad, India. I am a research engineer by profession trying to blend academic research with always short-on-time industry. I am currently working at Leica Biosystems, Germany as Sr. Blade Engineer, in the domain of healthcare and cancer diagnostics.

I moved to Hungary in 2016 to pursue my PhD in Materials Science. I defended my thesis in 2021 (Summa Cum Laude) followed by a post-doctoral position for 2 years at Academy of Sciences Hungary. I published in total 11 scientific papers and have submitted a patent application (submitted, it's a long process :P).

I am an avid traveller, having been across the whole of Europe, Morocco, parts of the USA totaling to about 31 countries to date. I am a sports fanatic especially for football, tennis and field hockey and try to support my favorite teams/athletes by traveling to stadiums across the world.

Besides work, I play tennis on the weekends and am learning Violin. A small pipe dream is to play as a street performer someday and donate whatever I collect for charity.

I read a lot on History, science and politics and am confident to hold conversations in 5 languages.

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42. Behind the Scenes of Wiser World // Rachel Cox Jun 26, 2024

How do we choose our episode topics? How do we find our research material and what is our research process? How do we retain what we learn? How does studying world history affect our relationships? Has our research ever spurred us to take action? What are some of the happiest lessons we’ve learned from making the podcast? In this episode my research assistant Rachel and I answer these questions and give you a little behind-the-scenes look at Wiser World.

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.

Transcript for this episode here.

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41. Darfur Conflict 101 May 29, 2024

This is a brief overview history of conflict in Darfur (western Sudan) from the early 1900s to 2024, focusing particularly on 2003-2007. It is designed for people who know little to nothing about this region and want a foundational education to build upon. For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.

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A transcript for this episode is found here.

Sources used while making this episode found here.

Special thanks to my research assistant Rachel Cox for her research and editing eye on this episode.

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40. Sudan & South Sudan 101 - Part 3 Apr 24, 2024

This is a brief overview history of Sudan & South Sudan from 2005 to 2024, covering the end of the 2nd Sudanese Civil War, South Sudan's independence, South Sudan's civil war, and the current war in Sudan. This episode focuses more on South Sudan than north Sudan. It is designed for people who know little to nothing about this region and want a foundational education to build upon. For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.

A few links to options for helping:

Information on N Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis

International Rescue Committee

IRC's article on South Sudan and how to help

IRC's article on Sudan and how to help

World Food Program Interview on Sudan's current crisis

Civil War in Sudan: Global Conflict Tracker

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A transcript for this episode is found here.

Sources used while making this episode found here.

Special thanks to my research assistant Rachel Cox for her research and editing eye on this episode.

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39. Sudan & South Sudan 101 - Part 2 Apr 10, 2024

This is a brief overview history of Sudan & South Sudan from 1978 - 2005 AD, covering the discovery of oil through the end of the 2nd Sudanese Civil War. This episode focuses in a lot more on South Sudan than north Sudan. It is designed for people who know little to nothing about this region and want a foundational education to build upon. For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.

Edit: I mention the International Rescue Committee in this episode, but called it "Refugee Committee" incorrectly. Here is the link to their website.

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A transcript for this episode is found here.

Sources used while making this episode found here.

Special thanks to my research assistant Rachel Cox for her research and editing eye on this episode.

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38. Sudan & South Sudan 101 - Part 1 Mar 27, 2024

This is a brief overview history of Sudan & South Sudan from roughly 800BC to 1978 AD, covering from early civilizations until the end of the First Sudanese Civil War and the discovery of oil. It is designed for people who know little to nothing about this region and want a foundational education to build upon. For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.

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Special thanks to my research assistant Rachel Cox for her research and editing eye on this episode.

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37. What is Nowruz? Feb 28, 2024

Over 300 million people around the world celebrate Nowruz—a huge spring holiday that’s also sometimes called Persian New Year—annually on March 20th or 21st. In this episode I explain Nowruz for folks who know little to nothing about it, and if you fit that description I can guarantee you’re going to enjoy learning about the unique and ancient traditions of Nowruz. Some of them are over 4,000 years old! For extra resources to further your study, head to our Patreon.

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Introducing: Even the Royals [Podcast Preview] Feb 22, 2024

This is a preview of Wondery's new podcast: Even the Royals.

Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big, and very public. And there are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. Even the Royals is a new podcast from Wondery that takes you inside the cloistered world of royal families, past and present, where wealth and status often come at the expense of your freedom – and maybe even your life. In these stories, very human emotions, like jealousy, love, disgust, have the power to reshape the world. This is just a preview of Even the Royals. You can listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at Wondery.fm/eventheroyals_wiserworld.

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36. A Brief History of World War I Jan 31, 2024

There are countless resources to learn about WWII (and for good reason, it's important!), but what about WWI? Often overshadowed by other wars, this complex war has influenced much of our modern day more than we may realize. This episode covers a brief history of WWI for those who need an overview refresh, focusing mostly on why it began and how it ended. For extra resources to further your study, head to our Patreon.

A transcript for this episode is found here.

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35. Recognizing Logical Fallacies for Better Critical Thinking Dec 27, 2023

In this episode I explain eight common logical fallacies—giving examples and ways to think more critically in today's ever-polarizing political climate. For extra resources to further your study, head to my Patreon.

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34. What is Diwali? Nov 28, 2023

This is a brief overview of the holiday of Diwali for those who know little to nothing about it. I include the stories and traditions included in the holiday, as well as explain the Lakshmi Puja. While I don't go into every detail of the (typically) five-day festival, I hope this is a primer for those who want to learn more about the holiday and can be a springboard for further research. For extra resources to further your study, head to my Patreon.

Transcript for this episode.

Special thanks to my friend Abhi for his help in making this episode.

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33. The Middle East Today: Must-Know History & Country Relations Oct 31, 2023

This episode covers the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, European influence in the region, some major historical conflicts from WWII to 2023, and how Middle Eastern countries currently relate to each other, generally. The hope is for those who know little to nothing about the Middle East to have a basic primer that can be used as a springboard for further research. For extra resources to further your study, head to my Patreon.

*Additions: It is also worth knowing that Nazi Germany played a role in politics in the Middle East before and during WWII. For example, the Ba'ath Party in Iraq was friendly with Nazi ideology. The Soviet Union affected political ideology in parts of the Middle East post-WWII, as well. Likewise, you may note that I don't include a whole lot about terrorism, Jihad, etc. in this particular episode. This is because with the state of the world right now, I was advised not to (by folks who work in counter-terrorism), to avoid becoming a target. Thanks for your understanding.

*Correction: Saddam Hussein became leader of Iraq in 1979 (not 1968 as I stated). When I mentioned 1968, I was talking about the Saddam Hussein's political party coming to power in Iraq (which did happen in 1968).

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32. Palestinian-Israeli Conflict 101 - Part 3 Sep 20, 2023

Part 3 of 3: A brief historical introduction to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This episode covers from 1967 (Six Day War) to 2023. This episode is designed for those who know little to nothing about the conflict and are looking for an approachable way to learn about it. For extra resources to further your study, head to my Patreon.

A transcript of this episode is found here.

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31. Palestinian-Israeli Conflict 101 - Part 2 Aug 31, 2023

Part 2 of 3: A brief historical introduction to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This episode covers from 1917 to the beginning of 1967. This episode is designed for those who know little to nothing about the conflict and are looking for an approachable way to learn about it. For extra resources to further your study, head to my Patreon.

A transcript for this episode is found here.

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30. Palestinian-Israeli Conflict 101 - Part 1 Aug 16, 2023

Part 1 of 3: A brief historical introduction to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This episode covers from 4,000 years ago until 1917 with the Balfour Declaration. This episode is designed for those who know little to nothing about the conflict and are looking for an approachable way to learn about it. For resources to further your study, head to my Patreon.

A transcription for this episode was made by Emily Kornfein and can be found here. Thank you, Emily!

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29. A Brief History of MEXICO - Know Before You Go Jun 21, 2023

A brief historical and cultural recap of Mexico, for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this incredible place. For additional resources, head to our Patreon.

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28. A Brief History of HAWAI'I - Know Before You Go Jun 07, 2023

A brief historical and cultural recap of Hawaii, for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this incredible place. For additional resources, head to our Patreon.

*Corrections:Despite best efforts, I mispronounced some words in this episode and want to correct them here—most I did not pronounce the glottal stop that comes with the apostrophe: Kaho’olawe = Kah-ho-oh-la-vay; Moloka’i = Mo-lo-ka-ee; Lana’i = La-na-ee; ukulele = oo-koo-lay-lay; song=Mele; chant=oli pronounced oh-lee; Kalākaua = ka-lā-cow-ah (emphasis on lā); Liliʻuokalani=Lee-Lee-ooh-oh-ka-la-nee. My apologies.

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27. A Brief History of SPAIN - Know Before You Go May 24, 2023

A brief history and cultural recap of Spain, for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this incredible country.

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26. What are Democracy, Autocracy, & Oligarchy? Government Systems 101 May 03, 2023

This is a basic foundational view of the government systems, designed for non-experts who need a refresh. *Correction: The United States is more correctly defined as a Constitutional Republic, as the Constitution does serve as the supreme law of the land. While it does have democratic processes, the Constitution plays a more powerful role in the United States than I explained in this episode.

Vocab words explained in this episode:

- Anarchy

- Democracy: Direct Democracy, Republic, Constitutional Monarchy

- Autocracy: Absolute Monarchy, Dictatorship, Totalitarian Dictatorship

- Oligarchy

- Theocracy

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25. What are Communism, Socialism, & Capitalism? Economic Ideologies 101 Apr 19, 2023

This is a basic foundational view of the economic ideologies designed for non-experts who need a refresh. When a person calls themselves a communist, or a socialist, or a capitalist, what does that even mean? What are the basic foundational principles behind each economic ideology? Why does understanding these systems at even just a basic level matter so much? I take these complex economic systems and make them approachable in this episode on Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism.

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24. Global Easter Traditions: Europe // Michal Novovesky Apr 05, 2023

This episode covers a few unique religious and nonreligious Easter traditions throughout Europe. Grateful to my friend, Michal Novovesky, for sharing a tradition from his home country of Slovakia. If you learn something from this episode, please consider sharing it, and reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Links for Visuals:

Slovakian Tradition of Water and Whips (Video)

Pysanky - Ukrainian Painted Eggs (Article)

Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville, Spain (Video)

Easter Egg Traditions in Europe (Video)

Holy Fire - (Live Video)

Special thanks to friends Dallin and Whitlie for help with pronunciation and extra tips on Ukrainian Easter, and Emily for help with German pronunciation.

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23. What is Ramadan? // Shahnila Ahmad Mar 15, 2023

In this episode, my guest, Shahnila Ahmad (from @bravemuslimparents on Instagram) does a wonderful job of explaining the basics of the holy month of Ramadan. This episode is specifically designed for those who know relatively little about this special month for Muslims around the world.

My guest, Shahnila Ahmad, is a Muslim American who grew up in Michigan and moved to California where she has lived for the last 20 years. She has an MBA in Healthcare management as was a Sr. Consultant for the largest HMO in the country. She quit corporate America to focus on family and kids. She is now a homeschool mom of four children, and a Parent Mentor. She has over 15 years of experience with youth. Shahnila is the founder of Brave Muslim Parents where she equips and empowers today’s Muslim parents to raise resilient kids. On her IG page (@bravemuslimparents) she talks about everyday parenting challenges to taboo topics and how to tackle that with a faith mindset. She is a devout American Muslim. Feel free to connect with her on IG @bravemuslimparents.

Vocabulary to know:

Qur'an: word of God (Allah) & a miracle

Iftar: breaking fast meal at sunset

Sahoor: Recommended pre-dawn meal

Mosque: holy place of worship

Shahnila's resources for info on Islam:

Visit your local mosque

Www.whyislam.org

Www.islamicity.org

Youtube channel: TheDeenShowTV

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22. What is Holi? Mar 01, 2023

This is a brief summary of the Indian holiday of Holi. I share about the origins of the holiday, the traditions and celebrations, and the foods that are often made.

*CORRECTION: In this episode I talk about how Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, when in reality the gods and goddesses of Hinduism are actually embodiments of one main god. Thus is appears polytheistic, but the system of Hinduism is monotheistic.

Special thanks to Aarti and Aditya for their help in answering some questions for this episode!

Here is a short video on the story of Holika.

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21. Carnival in Brazil, Italy, & New Orleans (Mardi Gras) Feb 16, 2023

This is a brief history of Carnival—noting in particular the history of Carnival, and some fun details about Carnival in Brazil, Italy, and in New Orleans (where it's called Mardi Gras).

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20. The Global Diamond Mining Industry Feb 01, 2023

This is a brief history of the diamond industry—noting in particular the history of diamonds, what a blood/conflict diamond is, and diamond labor. This industry is very complex and I barely scratch the surface, but here is a starting point for you.

Here is the TIME article on blood diamonds: https://time.com/blood-diamonds/.

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19. What is Lunar New Year? Jan 18, 2023

Have you ever wondered about Lunar New Year? Roughly 1.5 billion people celebrate it annually! This episode covers the very basics of the holiday to give us a little more understanding and clarity on this important holiday.

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18. Iran 101 (The Last 100 Years in Iran) - Part 3 Oct 26, 2022

A concise, foundational history of Iran from 1980 to 2022.

What are the rights given to women in Iran? How is the government set up? What happened during the Iran-Iraq War? Why is the Iran Nuclear Deal so controversial? How do Iranians express discontent with the government, and what happens when they do? What is life like in Iran today and what are some of the current issues Iranians are facing? We will learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode.

*Note: I simplify the Iran Nuclear Deal way down in these episodes; it is obviously much more complex. Please do your research into this controversial deal—in my studies I have found some Iranians in favor of President Donald Trump removing the USA from the deal, and others who are against it. I failed to mention this in the episode.*

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17. Iran 101 (The Last 100 Years in Iran) - Part 2 Oct 26, 2022

A concise, foundational history of Iran from 1950s through the 1979/1980 Revolution.

How did Iran change under the rule of Mohammed Reza Shah? Who is Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and how did he change Iran? What happened during the Revolution in Iran in 1978 to 1979, and how did Iran become an Islamic Republic? How did this change the lives of Iranians? What is the Iranian Hostage Crisis and how did it end? We will learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode.

*Note: I make an error in stating that there are 10,000 Jews that whittle down to 9,000. The actual number is 100,000 (not 10,000).* Additionally, I mention that the Quran is the works and sayings of the Prophet Muhammed, but Muslims believe the Quran to be the word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammed.

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16. Iran 101 (The Last 100 Years in Iran) - Part 1 Oct 26, 2022

A concise, foundational history of Iran from the late 1800s to mid-1950s.

What is the difference between Persia and Iran? What is a shah? Who were the major leaders from the late 1800s until 1953? When was oil discovered in Iran? How did the British and Russians influence Iran? Who was Mohammed Mossadegh and how did he affect the Iran we know today? We will learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode.

*Correction: When discussing the AIOC (Anglo Iranian Oil Company)'s revenue, I say 40 million dollars, but I what I meant is 40 million euros.

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15. North Korea 101 (The Last 100 Years in N Korea) - Part 3 Jun 15, 2022

A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the the 1990s to present day (2022).

What was life like in North Korea during the 1990s for the average person? How do people defect from North Korea and where do they go? How did the current leader, Kim Jong-Un rise to power? How does North Korea’s nuclear weapons program affect the future of the international community? We will learn the answers to these questions in this episode.

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14. North Korea 101 (The Last 100 Years in N Korea) - Part 2 Jun 15, 2022

A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the the 1950s to 1990s.

What kind of lifestyle have the Kim leaders lived, and how do they pull it off? How did North Korea do economically after the Korean War? What is the Songbun caste system and how did it affect all lives in North Korea? What is Juche and why did Kim Il Sung believe in it? Why did the economy collapse in the late 1980s? How did widespread famine affect nearly every person in North Korea? We learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode.

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13. North Korea 101 (The Last 100 Years in N Korea) - Part 1 Jun 15, 2022

A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the early 1900s to mid-1950s.

What was the Korean peninsula like before it split into two countries? How did Japan rule Korea from 1910 to 1945? How do many Koreans feel about Japan as a result? How did Korea become divided, and how did the United States and the Soviet Union play into that? What happened during the Korean War? Who is Kim Il-Sung and how did he create a personality cult that’s still alive in North Korea today? We learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode.

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12. Perspectives from Taiwan // Jessica Lu and Cassia Jun 01, 2022

How do some Taiwanese feel about reunifying with China? Do they live in fear of an invasion? What is filial piety and how does it affect the young people of Taiwan today? What is it like to get an education in Taiwan? How do Taiwanese treat outsiders?

Today I have two guests living in Taiwan answering all these questions and more. Thank you to my friends Jessica Lu and Cassia (last name withheld) for their insights and perspectives.

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11. Taiwan 101 (The Last 100 Years in Taiwan) - Part 2 May 18, 2022

A brief, concise history of Taiwan from 1970 to 2022. This episode covers:

Chinese/Taiwanese/US relations from 1970 to 2022
The end of martial law and transition to a multi-party democratic system
The transfer of power from a mainlander (Chiang Ching-kuo) to a native islander (Lee Teng-hui)
The first free elections and subsequent back and forth between KMT and DPP parties
The future of Taiwan—possibilities and concerns
+ more

Notes:

- I make the mistake a time or two of calling the "Republic of China (ROC)" as the same as the KMT. The KMT is a political party, while the Republic of China is the name they often call the country of Taiwan, as they moved the headquarters of the ROC over to Taiwan in 1949. The KMT and ROC are different entities, though very intertwined.

- I also failed to clarify that some pre-1949 Taiwanese people did indeed join the KMT. Not all KMT members are "mainlanders."

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10. Taiwan 101 (The Last 100 Years in Taiwan) - Part 1 May 18, 2022

A brief, concise history of Taiwan from the late 1800s to 1970. This episode covers:

Colonial rule in Taiwan (Portuguese & Dutch, Chinese, Japanese... etc)
Sub-ethnicities within the Taiwanese people — Native Indigenous (many tribes), Hokkien, Hakka, and mainlander
Japanese rule of Taiwan from 1895 to 1945.
Post-WII change from Japanese rule back to Chinese rule
228 Incident in 1947
KMT exile to the island of Taiwan and the repercussions, White Terror
Relations with US, China, and Taiwan
+ more

Notes:

- I make the mistake a time or two of calling the "Republic of China (ROC)" as the same as the KMT. The KMT is a political party, while the Republic of China is the name they often call the country of Taiwan, as they moved the headquarters of the ROC over to Taiwan in 1949. The KMT and ROC are different entities, though very intertwined.

- I also failed to clarify that some pre-1949 Taiwanese people did indeed join the KMT. Not all KMT members are "mainlanders."

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9. China 101 (The Last 100 Years in China) - Part 3 Mar 31, 2022

A brief, concise history of China from 1972 to 2022.

Deng Xiaoping leadership, Four Modernizations
Economic reform, Special Economic Zones
Tiananmen Square, 1989
Hong Kong returns to China
90s - 2010s general basics
2014 Umbrella Revolution
Uyghur Genocide
Censorship
Chinese militarization of man made islands, military potential
Disappearances
Chinese yuan
+ more

Note: I pronounced the Chinese currency "yuan" incorrectly. It is supposed to be pronounced something like "you-en".

Additional Learning:

One Perspective: This podcast episode on disappearances in China

Frontline Documentary on Tank Man

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8. China 101 (The Last 100 Years in China) - Part 2 Mar 31, 2022

A brief, concise history of China from 1949 to 1976. Covers:

First steps of CCP/Mao Zedong consolidating power in PRC
Purges
Great Leap Forward (Mao’s Great Famine)
Cultural Revolution (Red guards, little red book, propaganda, violence, Cult of Mao)
Mao Zedong leadership, legacy, opinions
Beginning of Deng Xiaoping leadership

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7. China 101 (The Last 100 Years in China) - Part 1 Mar 31, 2022

A brief, concise history of China from the 1850s to 1949. Covers:

Qing Dynasty
Opium Wars / Relationships with Western nations in late 1800s-early 1900s
Sino-Japanese Wars
Establishment of ROC (Republic of China), Sun Yat-sen, Nationalist Party, Chiang Kai-shek
WWI, Warlord Era, WWII
Rise of CCP (Chinese Communist Party) Mao Zedong, Long March
Civil War between Nationalist & Communists
Nationalists leave for Taiwan
PRC (People’s Republic of China) born, 1949

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6. Ukraine 101 (The Last 100 Years in Ukraine) - Part 2 Mar 09, 2022

This episode is a very concise and basic review of Ukraine’s history in the past 100-ish years: Part 1 covers the late 1800s to 1945, and Part 2 covers 1945 - early 2022. In the U.S., we aren’t taught much at all about Eastern European countries, like Ukraine, in school. They are largely mysteries. My hope is that these episodes change that.

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5. Ukraine 101 (The Last 100 Years in Ukraine) - Part 1 Mar 09, 2022

This episode is a very concise and basic review of Ukraine’s history in the past 100-ish years: Part 1 covers the late 1800s to 1945, and Part 2 covers 1945 - early 2022. In the U.S., we aren’t taught much at all about Eastern European countries, like Ukraine, in school. They are largely mysteries. My hope is that these episodes change that.

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4. Russia 101 (The Last 100 Years in Russia) - Part 2 Mar 01, 2022

This episode is a VERY concise and basic review of Russia’s history in the past 100-ish years: Part 1 covers pre-1917 to 1949, and Part 2 covers 1949 - early 2022. Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” I am no genius, but I definitely tried to do the genius thing here. It was a challenge, for sure. Obviously, I leave a LOT out and I gloss over tons of things we could spend days and weeks learning about. But I did my best to share historical facts as we know them currently.

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3. Russia 101 (The Last 100 Years In Russia) - Part 1 Mar 01, 2022

This episode is a very concise and basic review of Russia’s history in the past 100-ish years: Part 1 covers pre-1917 to 1949, and Part 2 covers 1949 - early 2022. Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” I am no genius, but I definitely tried to do the genius thing here. It was a challenge, for sure. Obviously, I leave a LOT out and I gloss over tons of things we could spend days and weeks learning about. But I did my best to share historical facts as we know them currently.

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2. Four Reasons We Need More of the World in our Lives Feb 25, 2022

Why do we need to know about countries, culture, governments, economies different from our own? In this episode I give you four reasons for why having a regular diet of world material in your life benefits not just you, but everyone. *CORRECTION: At the end of this episode, I say I will launch in Season 1 on the Middle East in Episode 3. This did not happen—I pivoted according to the needs of the time.

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1. Wiser World Podcast - Trailer Feb 25, 2022

Everything you need to know about the podcast! How it came to be, how episodes will work, and what you need to know before you start listening. *Correction: I never did go with a seasonal approach. I ended up pivoting with the current events of the day!

This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support the podcast through Patreon.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/

Website: https://wiserworldpodcast.com/

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Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics

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