The American War
The Washington PostA podcast guide to "The Vietnam War," the new documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Washington Post Opinion columnist Alyssa Rosenberg breaks down each episode of the film with Burns and Novick themselves, getting the story behind the stories, and grappling with the lessons the United States learned -- and failed to learn -- in Vietnam and at home. Listen after you watch each episode of "The... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | After ShowsTV & FilmHistory | ||||
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“The Vietnam War” begins with Henry Kissinger’s call to put Vietnam behind us. It ends with the Beatles’ “Let It Be.” Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explain the difference, and how the painful lessons of the Vietnam era can help us today.
Some soldiers in Vietnam fought bravely, and then came home to oppose the war they’d served in. Their experiences are a reminder that Vietnam mixed up American notions of patriotism. As Ken and Lynn explain, we’re still trying to piece it back togeth... more
The Kent State massacre was one of the most searing domestic moments of the antiwar movement. Alyssa talks to Ken and Lynn about their memories of the shooting, and about finding new ways to tell the Kent State story.
In America, the My Lai massacre helped turn Americans against the war, while in Vietnam, atrocities such as the massacre at Hue are still taboo subjects. Alyssa asks Ken and Lynn about telling stories of brutality and survival.
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The host is clearly brilliant. I recognize that some bros will have difficulty because (1) she sounds like a young woman, and (b) vocal fry. These are *not* intelligent reasons to discount the content. Maybe a third of the US population sounds like that. It’s time for you to get over it. Or at least realize it’s *your* problem, not hers.
Apple Podcasts4JoanieNovember
United States6 months ago - Love the show
Amazing brave guests
Great format on how you do your interviews
Keep doing what your doing and I'll keep listening and supporting
Apple Podcasts5C-Row81United States2 years ago - Vocal fry and guys on the phone. 'Nuff said
Who wants to listen to somebody whose voice is crackling with vocal fry talk to guys on the phone?
Audible1Franz RaiterUnited States2 years ago - Magic
Iconic piece of research
Apple Podcasts5Simon Drought
New Zealand2 years ago - Disappointing
Unfortunately, the host cannot leave her political views and privilege at the door. This cheapens the impact of the film-makers and participants words and undermines her objectivity. Her questions are amateurish and her conclusions are too often made through a political or current lens. She fails to challenge the ideals and notions of the film’s creators, and thus reduces the potential relevance of her podcast.
Audible3STCUnited States3 years ago
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