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Mar 1 2011

Were U.S. citizens in Japanese internment camps?

30 min 3 movies discussed
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During World War II, the U.S. interned more than 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-American citizens. In this episode, Chuck and Josh recount the events that led to these internments, along with the long-term consequences of these events.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into one of America's most troubling wartime chapters - the Japanese internment camps of World War II. They explore how over 100,000 Japanese Americans were relocated to guarded camps after Pearl Harbor, examining the unconstitutional detention, the harsh living conditions, and the devastating financial and cultural impacts on families and communities. The hosts also cover the lesser-known story of Alaska's Unangan people who were relocated under similar circumstances, making this a comprehensive look at how fear and prejudice can override civil liberties during times of crisis.


Movies Discussed

Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
1980
★ 7.3
"Do you ever see the season three episode of Magnum PI called 40 years from Sand Island? — Josh references a specific Magnum P.I. episode about a Japanese internment camp murder mystery." — Josh
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
2001 3h 3m
★ 6.9
"Michael Bay ultimately made a pretty bad movie about it. — Chuck criticizes Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor movie while discussing the historical attack." — Chuck
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
★ 8.0
"Supposedly that was the worst one ever. That's what Matt Groening said. — Josh mentions Matt Groening supposedly calling an episode the worst Simpsons episode ever." — Josh

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