Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order

Burn order is concise and a critical depiction of the events surrounding Japanese incarceration. It pains me so to see it unfolding again with so many cheering it again and yet so many protesting the current atrocities. I’ll remember January 30th from now on.

I sat and listened to the entire story in one evening. As I did so I found myself in tears several times. I have always felt that what our government did to fellow American citizens was so very mean and cruel all because of their nationality. Time cannot change what happened to them but apologies can be made and we can learn from those mistakes. Today though we live in a country that is torn by hatred, fear and violence towards another group of people who have come to this country seeking a bett... more

If you like this I definitely do it’s like a great big history lesson but I don’t fall asleep📔. You’ll love this thing I love it thank you so much Rachel as always your my favorite newscaster. Merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎆!🥳And if you didn’t like it you might want to try it again. The background music is not the main problem just listen to it harder and hear the voice of her and her teammates all you have to is LISTEN to her and her message that she’s trying to send! This is best thi... more

The past is here, again. Although I feel hopeful that this sad story will change someone’s heart. History has already answered. At no point in my school age years, this unfortunate historical event was never discussed or mentioned. Please continue looking for stories that shed a light of injustices, wherever they’re found. Gracias.

I’ve been a proud American my entire life because of stories like this. The bravery of these individuals was tear jerking as they faced incredible cruelty. Amazed by them, may they know a million copycats!

Inversely, I find the depths people crawl into to justify horrid behavior as fascinating as it is repulsive. And the light of day is what they avoid more than anything.

If you’re only ‘way’ is behind the backs of everyone around you. It is not the way and you’re nothing but trifling. May i... more

During the lecture and panel session in episode 7, Rachel asks what should we be doing now? Take this show on the road, like Bernie Sanders, and go state to state - educate and remind us where we’ve been and where we are today.

Once again, Rachel has brought a searing look into America’s past, hopefully, to inform and motivate Americans to be aware of the dangers of closing our eyes to the injustices being committed by enemies of democracy in the highest offices of this country. She is raising the alarm, as she did in her previous broadcasts, to wake up and see that the powers that want to turn the clock back in America are gaining momentum and we need to be aware, informed, and resist.

…but the incessant, unnecessary background music makes it unlistenable to me.

Fantastic presentation of so many people and perspectives in just 6 episodes! Amazing production! Strong parallels to today’s fascism! A valuable lesson!

Talk about history repeating itself! Rachael and her team compels and inspires readers to see why we absolutely must take action in these difficult times! She is the best storyteller for our times!

Thank you Rachel Maddow & Team! Incredible, riveting, informative, powerful & timely historic story. I’m sick to my stomach, sad, and encouraged all at once after listening to this shameful American crime story.

I waited until all 6 episodes were released to listen in one setting. I knew I had better go this route because after listening to Ultra I knew I couldn’t wait to see how the story ends. I was glued to my stereo.

I’m encouraged about our future as a nation because although history ... more

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Rachel and her team have crafted yet another incredibly insightful podcast to show us all how apt the words of Santayana are, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. As mentioned in the closing of episode 6, this topic is incredibly relevant today. It shows us how we must always question the actions of our leaders to ensure accountability and legality of our governments actions and to ensure that the constitution is upheld, due process followed, and the rights of all per... more

Great story telling of our history. As a Japanese-American, we only know one side of the history taught in schools. Thank you for your work on continuing to share our history—the good, the bad and the ugly.

I applaud you Rachel Maddow for bringing this portion of history to light. This podcast should be standard reading/listening material in all schools. This shows how history can repeat itself. I am a Canadian and we have had our stories of racism against the Japanese during WW2. I looked it up and I was surprised that our legislation for the incarceration of the Japanese was finally repealed in 1949. It makes me sad and angry to see what is happening in the US. It makes me sad and angry that hist... more