Episodios

  • Why are Urban and Rural America so Divided? (#23)
    Feb 10 2022

    Since the United States were founded, its urban population has risen from 5 % to over 80 %. Yet its political institutions remain the same. Mike and Johannes discuss this issue, the American obsession with suburbia, and how to possibly move forward. Also, what would actually happen if you took 5 % of Californians and move them to Wyoming?

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    Mentioned in the show:

    Urban vs rural populations (1790-2010)

    William Penn and Philadelphia's City Grid

    "Saints & Strangers" (Netflix)

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    38 m
  • How I Met Muhammad Ali (#22)
    Jan 13 2022

    Muhammad Ali would have turned 80 this week. What does he mean for us today? Mike talks about how Ali came up several times in his American history class, how impressed he is by his reinvention of identity, while struggling with his narcissistic side. Johannes shares the story how he met Ali in person, when he came to Germany to pull off his famous magic yet again...

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    Mentioned in the show:

    „I am Ali“ Documentary https://www.amazon.de/I-Am-Ali-Muhammad/dp/B00O9HY402

    Billy Crystal Eulogy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XB3sD9QJCI

    „Facing Ali“ Documentary https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Ali-George-Chuvalo/dp/B002Z8CW60

    „Ein Held, wie aus der Tragödie“ (German interview) https://www.arte-magazin.de/ein-held-wie-aus-der-tragoedie/

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  • #21 Hopes & Highlights - End of Year Pod 2021
    Dec 20 2021

    Mike and Johannes look back on their highlights from 2021 and share their thoughts and outlook on what they are planning for and hoping to achieve in 2022. Thanks for listening to THE AMERICANIST in the past twelve months. Happy holidays everyone!

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    34 m
  • #20 The Good News Special
    Oct 31 2021

    As we've talked plenty EU/US crisis in past episodes, the October episode of THE AMERICANIST PODCAST is all about good news! From COVID-19 booster vaccination shots to more regional supply chains and the upcoming German coalition government.

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    Further Reads:

    mRNA technology being used in other applications:

    https://www.nature.com/articles/nrd4278 Better supply networks: https://hbr.org/2020/09/global-supply-chains-in-a-post-pandemic-world The change in worker relations to jobs https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/19/business/economy/economy-workers-labor-force.html
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    33 m
  • #19 9/11 - Where We Were, Where We Are
    Sep 9 2021

    20 years after the terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001, Mike and Johannes remember their personal 9/11 stories, where they were and how this day has changed life in the United States and in Europe.

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    37 m
  • #18 Joe Biden’s First 130+ Days in Office
    Jun 1 2021

    In the latest episode of THE AMERICANIST Podcast, Mike updates Johannes on the first 130+ days (yeah, we missed the other one) of Joe Biden's presidency: What has been achieved, what is missing, and can America possibly heal and how? All on how Number 46 is doing ... and the usual nonsense in between ... in episode #18.

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    36 m
  • #17 What’s Wrong with Health Care in the United States?
    May 11 2021

    Why are healthcare costs in the United States twice as high compared to similarly developed countries? And why has Obamacare not been able to level out systemic inequalities? This and more in the latest episode of our German-American therapy session. Johannes has dug up some history on the German public health insurance system, while Mike shares the story of when he went toe-to-toe with a major insurer in the States. Tune in to see who won!

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    Mentioned in this show:

    Ronald Gerste: Die Heilung der Welt

    The Social Transformation of American Medicine

    Relative healthcare costs US / world

    US Health Care and Race Relations

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  • #16 Beating the Candy Crush: Is our Sugar Addiction a Political Choice?
    Apr 21 2021

    Just how bad is our daily sugar intake - and what happens if you try to cut sweets and chocolate out? Johannes has been trying it lately - with crazy consequences. High time THE AMERICANIST talked about just how unhealthy the sweet stuff in our life can be. Mike shares some perspective on the healthcare implications as well as the political side of the issue in the United States that has also been greatly influencing lifestyle throughout global societies.

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    Mentioned in the show:

    45 American Stats on Americans‘ Sugar Consumption https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/45-alarming-statistics-on-americans-sugar-consumption-and-the-effects-of-sugar-on-americans-health/ Subway Bread Ruled Not Bread https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/01/irish-court-rules-subway-bread-is-not-bread

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    33 m
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