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What I Wish I Learned
An overqualified middle school history teacher gives you all the history you wish you learned in school.
Episodes
21 episodes
23. What is Happening in Israel?
To kick off our final season, we take a deep dive, over 1000 years, into the history of Israel and Palestine. We discuss the past conflicts and events that have led us to the boiling point we are at today in the region.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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22. North Korea: A Rogue State
In this episode, Steve and Noah discuss the inner workings of North Korea. Their history - how they came to be, their current way of life, and what's next for the world's most elusive country. A relic of a forgotten time.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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50:24
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21. The Rise and Fall of China
We're back (again)! In this episode, Steve and Noah discuss the the many socioeconomic issues facing China in 2023, and the reasons behind the immanent downfall of the Chinese economy and government.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:10:16
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19. The Conclusion of Vietnam
Hey guys! While we haven't had a chance to record another episode in our new Space series, Steve decided that he wanted do a throwback to Season 2, where we covered the Vietnam war.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:56:15
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17. What Is Happening in Ukraine?
In this special episode, we take a deep dive, over 1000 years, into the history of Ukraine and the Slavic region. We discuss the cultural and ethnic differences between Russia and Ukraine, and the issues that caused the current conflict facing ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:00:48
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16. The War On: Marijuana
In this episode, we discuss the economic effects of the legalization of marijuana, as well as the physiological effects on the human body. We have a heated discussion over whether or not marijuana can be called a 'gateway drug'. Stay tuned!
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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53:16
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15. The War On: Psychedelics
In this episode, hosted by Noah, we discuss the history of psychedelics in ancient cultures, and how the psychedelic era shaped the music and art of the 60s and 70s. We also discuss the unique effect psychedelics have on the human brain, and wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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55:29
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14. The War On: Meth (Amphetamines)
In this episode, we discuss the devastating effects that the meth crisis can have on communities, and people on an individual level. We also had a guest join us for this episode.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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54:45
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13. The War On: Heroin (The Opioid Crisis)
In this episode, we discuss the spread of heroin throughout the middle east and Africa, and the affect this has had on the United States and the rest of the world. We also discuss the dangerous propagation of opioids from Big Pharma, and how th...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:56
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12. The War On: Synthetics (MDMA)
In this episode, we discuss "synthetic" drugs, such as MDMA, and synthetic marijuana. We have a candid discussion about both the 'pros' and cons of these substances, as well as the possibility of controlled substances being used in medicine to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:05:43
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11. The War On: Cocaine
In the first episode of season 3, we're starting our new series on the War on Drugs with a bang. We'll be discussing the Colombian cocaine trade, lead by the notorious Pablo Escobar. We also take a closer look at the neurological effects of coc...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:24:18
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10. A Monk Becomes a Martyr
Our 10th Episode! This episode is great, and I don't want to spoil it with a description. Just listen!
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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35:44

9. Kennedy's Mistake
This episode focuses on John F. Kennedy's decisions in Vietnam, and the effects they had on the conflict, and the creation of the Viet Cong.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:38

8. The French are Coming
In this episode, we discuss the French occupation of Vietnam, leading to a pseudo-civil war within the country, creating massive instability.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:34

7. Welcome to 'Nam
In the first episode of Season 2, we dive into the events leading up to the Vietnam War.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:19

5. The Return of the Taliban
The finale episode of our Afghanistan series. We discuss the events post 9/11, leading up to the 2021 takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:10
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4. The Rise of the Taliban
In this episode, we discuss the events that sparked the creation of the Taliban, and the rise of Osama bin Laden.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:10
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3. The Eagle and the Bear (pt 2.)
We continue our discussion about the US and Soviet involvement in Afghanistan, and the events of the Cold War.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:54
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2. The Eagle and the Bear (pt. 1)
Part 1/2 discussing the inception of the Taliban, and the rise of Osama Bin Laden, starting with the events of the Cold War. Afghanistan is locked in the middle of a political rivalry between the US and The Soviet Union, Capitalism and Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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52:42
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