What I Wish I Learned

What I Wish I Learned

By Steven Panchenko & Noah SonnenbergGovernmentHistory
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What I Wish I Learned episodes

  • 1. The Age of Terror

    An in-depth look at the history of the US-Afghanistan war, starting with the events of 9/11.

    Link to slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xQarxtvCAyVifz1bozc4vKHl_TpdZZzlhlsl2xOmXcs/edit?usp=sharing

    Welcome to our podcast! Steven and myself created this podcast to bring bite sized pieces of history out of the classroom, and into the spotlight.

    Our goal with the first season of the show is to take a deep dive into the history of the US-Afghan war, through the lens of the events of 9/11. We'll take a look at all of the events and politics in Afghanistan that ultimately led to the most deadly terrorist attack on US soil. 

    About us:

    Our host, Steven Panchenko  is a middle school history teacher with a degree in international affairs, political science, and Russian studies. He wants to expand the scope of his message from a room full of 8th graders, to the wider population.

    My name is Noah Sonnenberg, I'm the producer, editor, and co-host. I'm a musician and aspiring audio engineer. I know about as much history as the average American, and I'm excited to learn everything that Steven has to offer. 

    We hope you enjoy the first episode, and please stick around for more!

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    45 min
  • 2. The Eagle and the Bear (pt. 1)

    Part 1/2 discussing the inception of the Taliban, and the rise of Osama Bin Laden,  starting with the events of the Cold War. Afghanistan is locked in the middle of a political rivalry between the US and The Soviet Union, Capitalism and Communism. 

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    53 min
  • 17. What Is Happening in Ukraine?

    In this special episode, we take a deep dive, over 1000 years, into the history of Ukraine and the Slavic region. We discuss the cultural and ethnic differences between Russia and Ukraine, and the issues that caused the current conflict facing the region. 

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 16. The War On: Marijuana

    In this episode, we discuss the economic effects of the legalization of marijuana, as well as the physiological effects on the human body. We have a heated discussion over whether or not marijuana can be called a 'gateway drug'. Stay tuned!

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    54 min
  • 13. The War On: Heroin (The Opioid Crisis)

    In this episode, we discuss the spread of heroin throughout the middle east and Africa, and the affect this has had on the United States and the rest of the world. We also discuss the dangerous propagation of opioids from Big Pharma, and how this has helped to spike the illegal trade of pharmaceutical drugs.

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    54 min
  • 15. The War On: Psychedelics

    In this episode, hosted by Noah, we discuss the history of psychedelics in ancient cultures, and how the psychedelic era shaped the music and art of the 60s and 70s. We also discuss the unique effect psychedelics have on the human brain, and what causes the vivid hallucinations and kaleidoscopic colors associated with 'tripping'.

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    56 min
  • 12. The War On: Synthetics (MDMA)

    In this episode, we discuss "synthetic" drugs, such as MDMA, and synthetic marijuana. We have a candid discussion about both the 'pros' and cons of these substances, as well as the possibility of controlled substances being used in medicine to treat behavioral issues such as PTSD.

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    1 hr 6 min

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An overqualified middle school history teacher gives you all the history you wish you learned in school.