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 examine the development of different dialects and accents.

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 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 examine the gender inequality across South America