Unpacking America
JD Easterling
John Easterling is an Australian living in the United States who seeks to understand more about the country he now calls home. Throughout the many conversations he's had in America since his arrival, John has discovered more and more that he wants to unpack with people. This podcast seeks to understand Americans from across the country; their points of views, their beliefs, their ambitions, and their fears.
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A Predestined Route
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05/15/23 • 65 min
For our inaugural episode we're travelling to Texas to talk to Nick, a US Marine Corps veteran, about growing up poor in Houston and overcoming the odds. This is a story about survival, determination, resilience and compassion.
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The Greater Good
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05/24/23 • 51 min
Episode 2 takes us to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a conversation with Annie about the national nursing shortage and the challenges of being a health care worker in America.
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The Seventh Fire
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07/05/23 • 67 min
In the final episode of season one, John talks to Rio about the Native American experience, the duality of being Native and Catholic, and how a culture endures and survives in the face of adversity.
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We Don't Trust Each Other Anymore
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06/28/23 • 66 min
John and Shiri discuss the rising cultural and political divides in the United States and where we go from here.
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It's Time To Wind Back The Clock
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06/21/23 • 66 min
Author, federalist, and legal history professor Stephen B. Presser joins John for a conversation about state's rights, religious morality, and constitutional history.
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Find Joy In Struggle
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06/14/23 • 69 min
John sits down with Crystal to talk about growing up black in North Carolina, her experiences with racism in America, and her relationship with her country.
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Your Status Doesn't Define You
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06/07/23 • 60 min
John talks to Rudy about his experience immigrating to a US-- a country he has lived in since he was 3 years old-- and the 35 years it took him to become a permanent resident.
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Dirty Hands, Clean Money
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05/31/23 • 68 min
Join us for our third episode as John talks to Ryan about conservatism, libertarianism, religious morality and growing up in rural California.
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The Fear Of Equity
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11/01/23 • 67 min
John is joined by Dr. DeWayne Williams to talk about equity, racism, Captain Planet, and the great state of Ohio.
Multiple Truths
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11/15/23 • 58 min
Dr. Julie Pham, CEO of CuriosityBased, joins us to talk about her experience coming to America via boat in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and shares her perspectives on curiosity, truth, and history.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Unpacking America have?
Unpacking America currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Unpacking America cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Unpacking America?
The episode title 'Your Status Doesn't Define You' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unpacking America?
The average episode length on Unpacking America is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unpacking America released?
Episodes of Unpacking America are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Unpacking America?
The first episode of Unpacking America was released on May 15, 2023.
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