Quick Take: Life as a Japanese-American
Jan 13, 10:00 AM
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Giving Democracy Meaning: With George Takei [Rebroadcast]"
Michael speaks with George Takei about his American journey, from living in a U.S concentration camp as a child, to his interest in democracy as a teenager and his activism as an adult. The pair discuss George Takei's graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy," the importance of educating young Japanese-Americans about their history, and how science fiction often reflects our humanity and ability to advance as a society.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504
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Note: This episode was originally released in January 2022.
Michael speaks with George Takei about his American journey, from living in a U.S concentration camp as a child, to his interest in democracy as a teenager and his activism as an adult. The pair discuss George Takei's graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy," the importance of educating young Japanese-Americans about their history, and how science fiction often reflects our humanity and ability to advance as a society.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504
If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!
Follow George Takei @GeorgeTakei
Follow Michael @MichaelSteele
Follow the podcast @steele_podcast
Note: This episode was originally released in January 2022.