Thoughts with Lakshman

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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