The podcast discusses the Syrian refugee crisis, which is the largest refugee crisis in the world. The civil war in Syria caused many Syrians to emigrate as poverty and unemployment rates rose, and the conflict led to a significant impact on children's lives, including a lack of education. The podcast also highlights the story of Nidal Batman, a Syrian refugee who fled to Lebanon and was eventually resettled in Switzerland, where he pursued his education in micro and medical technology. The podcast also discusses the historical context of German-American immigration and how anti-German sentiment led to German Americans being forced to assimilate in America after World War I.