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How America's Foundation was Built on Propaganda (A250 Special)

Season 2 Episode 9 | 15m 14s

This year, 2026, marks the 250 year anniversary of the United States. The story that most Americans have been taught about freedom-loving underdogs standing up to the British monarchy for their independence, is a bit incomplete. Join host Tai Leclaire to explore how 250 years of propaganda shaped what independence meant then and now.

Aired: 07/01/26
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Tai Leclare and experts explore Native American identity.
This episode unravels the history of America’s National Parks.
What is food apartheid? Learn how historical injustices led to Native food insecurity.
This episode explores misrepresentation of Native stories and how to improve it.
How did Native Americans end up on Reservations?
Tai Leclaire explores the dark legacy of Indian boarding schools and mascots.
Tai Leclaire explains how Smokey Bear impacts climate change and Indigenous land stewardsh
This episode explores Disney's problematic portrayal of Pocahontas.
Unpacking the stereotype that Asians are next in line to be white.
Explore the pros and cons of disaggregating Asian American as a statistical category.
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Explore the pros and cons of disaggregating Asian American as a statistical category.