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By Rachel Maddow, MS NOW
4.7
16581,658 ratings
Burn Order explores one of the most shocking decisions in American history: the executive order to target and round up innocent citizens, Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II. The podcast examines how the policy came to be, the people behind it, the efforts to stop it, and the heroism that ended it.
The show delivers a narrative, investigative style, with a focus on historical events. Expect to hear a compelling story that combines archival research, expert interviews, and a deep dive into the subject matter.
Recent episodes discuss the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, examining the historical context and the cover-up surrounding the government's actions. Topics include the discovery of suppressed documents and the legal battles that followed.
Rachel Maddow, an American television host, political commentator, and author, hosts the podcast. Maddow is known for her insightful analysis and in-depth investigations into complex political and historical events.
Episodes range from about two minutes to about an hour and 27 minutes.
The show releases new episodes regularly.
History, World War II, Japanese American internment, civil rights, government, legal battles, political history, investigative journalism
Listeners interested in American history, political science, and investigative journalism will find this podcast engaging. It's ideal for those who enjoy deep dives into historical events and appreciate a well-researched, narrative approach.
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"Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order" is the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history: the executive order to target and round up innocent citizens, Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II. This six-episode narrative podcast will examine and shed new light on how that policy came to be, who was behind it, who attempted to stop it, and the heroism needed to end the policy for good. Listen to the trailer here and follow the show. The first two episodes drop December 1st. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early-access to this show. Plus, receive bonus and ad-free content from this and other podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A principled politician puts his career on the line to stand up against the authoritarian actions of an emboldened federal government. While Americans largely sit by and watch their fellow Americans rounded up and stripped of their rights, a small group of brave resisters sets out to challenge the aggressive actions of the U.S. government and bring an end to them for good. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early-access to this show. Plus, receive bonus and ad-free content from this and other podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the cases of the four Japanese Americans challenging the U.S. government's mass incarceration policy arrive at the Supreme Court, a crisis suddenly erupts inside the Justice Department and the War Department as the true motivations behind the policy are now at risk of being revealed. A fierce battle is waged inside the government over whether to disclose the information to the courts, or cover it up. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early-access to this show. Plus, receive bonus and ad-free content from this and other podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Burn Order explores one of the most shocking decisions in American history: the executive order to target and round up innocent citizens, Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II. The podcast examines how the policy came to be, the people behind it, the efforts to stop it, and the heroism that ended it.
The show delivers a narrative, investigative style, with a focus on historical events. Expect to hear a compelling story that combines archival research, expert interviews, and a deep dive into the subject matter.
Recent episodes discuss the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, examining the historical context and the cover-up surrounding the government's actions. Topics include the discovery of suppressed documents and the legal battles that followed.
Rachel Maddow, an American television host, political commentator, and author, hosts the podcast. Maddow is known for her insightful analysis and in-depth investigations into complex political and historical events.
Episodes range from about two minutes to about an hour and 27 minutes.
The show releases new episodes regularly.
History, World War II, Japanese American internment, civil rights, government, legal battles, political history, investigative journalism
Listeners interested in American history, political science, and investigative journalism will find this podcast engaging. It's ideal for those who enjoy deep dives into historical events and appreciate a well-researched, narrative approach.

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