24 episodes
What I Wish I Learned Steven Panchenko & Noah Sonnenberg
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- History
An overqualified middle school history teacher gives you all the history you wish you learned in school.
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23. What is Happening in Israel?
To kick off our final season, we take a deep dive, over 1000 years, into the history of Israel and Palestine. We discuss the past conflicts and events that have led us to the boiling point we are at today in the region.
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22. North Korea: A Rogue State
In this episode, Steve and Noah discuss the inner workings of North Korea. Their history - how they came to be, their current way of life, and what's next for the world's most elusive country. A relic of a forgotten time.
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21. The Rise and Fall of China
We're back (again)! In this episode, Steve and Noah discuss the the many socioeconomic issues facing China in 2023, and the reasons behind the immanent downfall of the Chinese economy and government.
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20. What do Nazis, Disney, and Scientology have in Common?
In this episode, we further discuss how the Nazi integration into the American science program, shaped our perception of space and the space race forever. We also introduce a special guest with a background in rocket science to help us break down some of the scientific concepts we discuss in the episode.
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19. The Conclusion of Vietnam
Hey guys! While we haven't had a chance to record another episode in our new Space series, Steve decided that he wanted do a throwback to Season 2, where we covered the Vietnam war.
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18. How The Nazis Won the Space Race
In this episode, we discuss the darker history of the US vs. Soviet Space Race, and how the Nazis became a crucial part of our successful mission to the Moon.
In Season 4 of What I Wish I Learned, we'll be discussing all aspects of space, including the history of space exploration, space anomalies, science fiction, and so much more.
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