Thoughts with Lakshman

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Welcome to my podcast. I’ll discuss a few topics related to German that I find particularly interesting. We’ll focus on German history, culture and language learning. I hope you enjoy listening to me!

Lakshman


    • Nov 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40 EPISODES


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    Thoughts with Lakshman #39: Jesse Owens and the 1936 Berlin Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 30:06


    In this episode, I focus on the 1936 Berlin Olympics and how the Nazi's tried to use these Games to promote their ideology. I also discuss Jesse Owens' success, and how he symbolized hope for those who believed in the values of equality and opportunity.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #38: Helene Mayer: A Jewish Champion in Nazi Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 22:52


    In this episode, I discuss Helen Mayer, a jew who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics for Germany.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #37: Why did Germans Invent Fanta During WWII?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 17:20


    In this episode, I explore the creation of Fanta from food scraps under the Third Reich, and the development of Fanta into a world-famous soft drink.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #35: Basketry and Chinese Bamboo Weaving

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 19:21


    In this episode, I explore different methods of basketry and the evolution of Chinese bamboo weaving.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #34: Native American Art and the Regional Cultural Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 29:01


    In this episode, I explore Native American art and the different variations of sculptures and paintings in different tribes.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #33: Sausages and Sausage Dogs in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 21:49


    In this episode of the podcast, I explore the importance of dachsunds and bratwurst to German culture.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #32: The Origins of West German Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 41:11


    In this episode, I cover the origins of West German democracy, and the impact of state-produced propaganda films.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #31: Can you legally escape prison in Germany?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 15:31


    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the legality of escaping prison in Germany, and why the German government doesn't pass a law making attempted escape a crime

    Thoughts with Lakshman #27: One Year Anniversary!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 2:23


    In this episode, I reflect on the first year of the podcast, and I share my goal of continuing to expand the podcast in the future.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #26: ‘Dinner for One' and German New Year's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 17:45


    In this episode, I explore the celebration of New Year's in Germany. Specifically, I focus on ‘Dinner for One' and how it's developed into a cultural tradition.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #29: Gender Inequality Across South America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 40:22


    In this episode, I examine the gender inequality across South America --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #28: Gender Inequality Across Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 18:02


    In this episode of the podcast, I examine trends and patterns that demonstrate gender inequality in Europe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #27: Gender Inequality in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 20:21


    In this episode of the podcast, I examine the gender inequality in the Middle East and the need for more US intervention.

    Thoughts with Lakshman #26: The Development of Different Dialects and Accents

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 20:49


    In this episode, I examine the development of different dialects and accents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #24: Eating Utensils and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 25:02


    In this episode, I analyze the development of different eating utensils across multiple cultures and time periods. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #24: Attire and Its Relation to Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 24:08


    In this episode, I go over the relationship between culture and attire over time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #23: Immigration in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 26:24


    In this episode of the podcast, I examine the immigration situation in Germany. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #22: Examining Immigration Across Europe and Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 19:50


    In this episode, I discuss immigration in specific countries in Europe to gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #21: Evaluating Immigration and Cultural Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 24:16


    In this episode of the podcast, I dissect different arguments made against immigration. I’ve never fully understood why passionate anti-immigration feelings exist and in this episode, I try and answer that question. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #20: Evaluating the German Economy Before and After Unification

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 33:53


    In this episode of the podcast, I analyze the different factors that contributed to growth and stagnation before and after German unification --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #19: The German Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 30:19


    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the German government. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #18: The Reunification of Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 30:44


    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the process of reunification in Germany. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #17: The Bombing of Dresden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 24:16


    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss whether the allies bombing of Dresden was justified. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #16: WWI From Germany’s Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 30:53


    In this episode of the podcast, I analyze WW1 from Germany’s perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #15: The German Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 16:00


    In this episode of the podcast, I explore the role the German media plays in society. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #14: Education System in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 21:19


    In this episode of the podcast, I explore the education path in Germany. Additionally, I also explore the similarities and differences between the American and German education systems. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #13: The Era of Partition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 30:58


    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the years after WW2 in Germany. I focus on the economic and social differences between East and West Germany. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #12: German Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 30:44


    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the government in Germany and the different political parties. I explore what the different parties support and evaluate trends within those parties in recent history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #11: The German Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 31:36


    In this episode of the podcast, I discuss German as a language. I focus on regions near Germany that also speak German along with the different dialects of German spoken in different regions in Germany --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #10: German Settlement Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 38:53


    In this episode of the podcast, I explore German migration and settlement patterns over time. I then discuss how the past has impacted the present with the current nationalist movement in Germany today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #9: Architecture Throughout German History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 34:53


    In this episode of my podcast, I discuss the history of different architectural styles in Germany. Germany has a diverse architecture with major constructions in the Gothic, Romanesque and Classical periods. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #8: Religion Throughout German History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 24:11


    In this episode of my podcast, O explore how religion shaped German culture in history. I also reviewed the popularity of different religions in Germany over time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #7: Immanuel Kant: Rationalism vs Empiricism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 31:45


    In this episode of my podcast, I explore the philosophies and theories of Immanuel Kant. I reviewed his early life and how it shaped his beliefs along with explaining his arguments in his most famous books. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #6: The State of the Bundesliga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 31:55


    In this episode, I discuss what we might expect from the summer transfer window in the Bundesliga along with the competitiveness in the league. I also contrast the socialist American sport leagues to the capitalist European sports. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #5: Karl Marx: A German Socialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 25:52


    In this episode of my podcast, I discuss the lief of Karl Marx and his theories. I also talk about the influence of his work on the Russian Revolution and American politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #4: Soccer in German Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 28:17


    In this episode of my podcast, I discuss the role of soccer in German culture and my theory for why soccer haw continued to be a fundamental part of German culture. I also discuss Bayern Munich’s homegrown model for success and the financial side of soccer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman #3: Kindergarten: A German Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 26:44


    In this episode, I discuss the educational theory of Friedrich Frögel and how it compares to many of the educational techniques today. I also discuss the creation or Kindergartens in the United States and how it evolved from an exclusive German speaking school to becoming widespread across the country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman 2: German Immigration into the English Colonies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 18:13


    In the second episode of my podcast, I discuss German immigration into the English colonies and the effects German culture and language had on early American schools. I also focus on the anti-German sentiment in the United States after WW1 and WW2 and the effect it had on German culture in the United States --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman 1: Ostalgia from East Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 17:43


    In this episode, I discuss German history from WW2 leading up to the Berlin Wall. I also focus on the nostalgia from East Germany after the wall was brought down, using movies and books to demonstrate this feeling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts with Lakshman (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 0:55


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