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Conversations from PHS room 218Flight to 9/11Terrorism has led to mass destruction. Two planes crash into the twin towers. Mass chaos. News broadcasts all over. The sky is filled with an eerie gray smoke. 9/11 was a horrifying event that people will never forget.
The trauma and destruction of the event changed not just the country but the world itself forever. On September 11 2001 4 planes flew over America in an attempt for mass destruction. 3,000 people died that day which went down as the one and only terrorist attack that happened in America. This event also changed the way America looks at security.
Anchor...2022-06-0806 minConversations from PHS room 218Evolution of Rap: 90's Rap vs. Current RapBetween rap in the 90’s to rap now, rap has changed its sound. Constantly evolving rap, in this podcast, we take a look how rappers shape the genre, and how the rap of the past and present compare. In this episode, Michael and Owen dive into the differences between the 90's and current rap. Including an interview with Scott Borkenhagen, Owen’s father who listened to rap in the 90’s. Combined with his insight and their own research, they compare the sounds, styles, and influence of both generations. From N.W.A. to current artists like Lil Uzi Vert, they ob...2022-06-0826 minConversations from PHS room 218Consequences of ChernobylA radioactive explosion in 1986 changed the world forever. Contaminated livestock, radioactive towns, and people losing their lives was the result of the infamous Chernobyl Disaster. Learn more about the components to this true catastrophe in our podcast.
In 1986, the Chernobyl disaster in Pripyat,Ukraine caused a nationwide evacuation of civilians. After the nuclear reactor was overheated, it blasted waves of radiation almost 7,000 miles across countries. People had to leave their houses in hope to return when it was safe, but that never happened. To this day, the town of Pripyat is still abandoned.
United Nations. "...2022-06-0209 minConversations from PHS room 218Storms - 1998 St. PetersStorms! Minnesota has been damaged and torn by many but only a few have made a lasting impact. Nicole Pudwell joins as we dive into the history of the 1998 St. Peters storm outbreak and how it compares to the other great storms of MN. (Link for podcast below)
New Storm stories every Thursday and Sunday with new guests each week.
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1998 St. Peter Storm Outbreak and other destructive storms in MN
https://www.gofundme.com/f/taopi-relief?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source...2022-06-0107 minConversations from PHS room 218Hidden side of the Air ForceEnter Show Everyone knows about the Vietnam war, yet few know of those who helped our troops fight. Join Collin and Ian talk a bit about how the United States Air Force was supplied and maintained. They will also be joined by Sgt. Nicholas Fera, a Vietnam veteran who was one of the suppliers for the Air Force.
Further reading:
https://www.airforcemag.com/article/the-air-force-enters-the-vietnam-war/
https://secure.afa.org/Mitchell/Reports/1204vietnam.pdf
https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history
https://www.britannica.com/event/V...2022-06-0107 minConversations from PHS room 2189/11 through a New Yorker's EyesJust over twenty years ago a set of terrorist attacks on September 11th shaped the world we see today and ravaged the city of New York. It shifted public opinion and left an uncertain future for the United States. Today we look back at its effects on New York from the eyes of people that lived there at the time.
Links:
Timeline.911memorial.org
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2021/09/02/two-decades-later-the-enduring-legacy-of-9-11/
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/10/how-lower-manhattan-turned-into-a-24/7-community-after-9/11-attacks.html
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/911health/researchers/physical-and-mental-health.page
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/08/1035224815/for-many-there-that-day-the-attacks-on-9-11-have-had-lasting-mental-health-impac
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For...2022-06-0110 minConversations from PHS room 218George H.W. Bush: 41st President of the U.S.George H.W. Bush is one of the 13 presidents that only served one term in office. His one term was from 1989-1992. One may wonder why this is. What exactly caused Bush to get voted out of office in his re-election, and lose to Bill Clinton. What were his accomplishments and what were his wrongs?
From the Gulf War to the recession of the early 90’s, a lot occurred during Bush’s presidency. His campaign was adored by many with his well known line “Read my lips, no new taxes.” In this podcast Amber will go over George H.W. Bush’s a...2022-06-0114 minConversations from PHS room 218The Everyday Life of a Marine During the Vietnam WarJets flying above your ship, logging issues with planes after bombing missions: the Vietnam War for a Navy Seal. Working with pilots and jet fighter planes, an interview with an ex Navy Seal will help you to understand what daily life was like for him while he was out on the open sea.
Works Cited
Greenspan, Jesse. “Who Was Involved in the Vietnam War?” History.com, 17 June 2019, https://www.history.com/news/vietnam-war-combatants. Accessed 5 May 2022.
HISTORY.COM EDITORS. “Vietnam War: Causes, Facts & Impact - HISTORY.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, LLC., https://www.histo...2022-05-1612 minConversations from PHS room 218History of Wisconsin Conservation ft. Doug DurenImagine you are enjoying a day in a state park with your friends, swimming in Devil’s Lake, admiring the scenery in Lapham Peak, or hiking in Blue Mound. You may start to wonder, “How are people able to preserve the environment like this?” That’s exactly what conservation is, the process of preserving the environment. In this podcast, hosts Jacob, James, and Jayden interview renowned Wisconsin conservationist Doug Duren. Doug, who has been featured on popular podcasts such as the Joe Rogan Experience, and hunting podcast MeatEater, brings his decades of conservation knowledge to comment on the history and curr...2022-05-1326 minConversations from PHS room 218Ground Truth: 2008 Financial RecessionThis podcast is about the most important financial event in recent history. The 2008 financial crisis changed our view towards the monetary tools which affect the economy. In hindsight, the American economy's ability to stabilize coming out of 2008 was the strongest it has ever been, which was evident in the rapid recovery from the Covid crises.
In this episode, Tejaskumar and Kyle discuss and argue about the cause and effect of the 2007-2008 Financial Crisis to business owners and the impact on the economy.
Amadeo, Kimberly. "2008 Financial Crisis." The Balance, SOMER G. ANDERSON, 10 F...2022-05-1312 minConversations from PHS room 218The Clinton YearsWelcome to the Clinton years where we give you a closer look into the Economy, Marriage Laws, and the Monica Lewinsky Scandal during the 90’s to the early 2000’s.
The Clintons have been in and out of the news throughout their lives. The economy was at its best during the Clinton years, with the unemployment rate being at the lowest it had ever been at and the inflation at the lowest point too. Other topics that are discussed are the marriage laws that were argued about in 1996, which were then settled to have it be t...2022-05-1308 minConversations from PHS room 218Richard Nixon and the Watergate ScandalMost liked President? Least trusted President? Listen to us talk about the diverse and problematic history of Richard Nixon.
In this episode, Jackson, Conner, and a special guest discuss the political life of Richard Nixon including his accomplishments before and during his presidency, as well as discussing the Watergate scandal, and the public reaction to Nixon’s impeachment.
Works Cited
Britannica. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, 12 Apr. 2022, www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Nixon. Accessed 11 May 2022.
Gallup. "Presidential Approval Ratings -- Gallup Historical Statistics and Trends." Gallup, news.gallup.com/po...2022-05-1316 minConversations from PHS room 218Consumerism: Beneficial or Detrimental?Consumerism is responsible for forming the modern world we know today. But, is it really a good cultural model? What kind of effects does it have on the way we behave? What about the environment? In this podcast we analyze the positive and negative effects of consumerism as well as interview someone who grew up in the 1960’s, a time when consumerism was becoming more and more popular and accepted by society.
Research:
Cho, Renee. "How Buying Stuff Drive Climate Change." Columbia Climate School, 16 Dec. 2020, news.climate.columbia.edu/2020/12/16/buying-stuff-drives-climate-change/. Accessed 1 Apr. 2022.
Gaille, Lo...2022-05-1312 min
Conversations from PHS room 218Thoughts of a SoldierUnderstanding the Thoughts of a Soldier is an informative podcast episode dealing with the thoughts, feelings, and opinions of a Vietnam veteran.
Bibliography
Bensound royalty free music. music source. Bensound, https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/2.
History.com Editors. “Vietnam War.” HISTORY, A&E Television Networks, 29 October 2009, https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history.
Spector, Ronald H. “Vietnam War.” Britannica, ©2021 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/event/Vietnam-War. Accessed 19 April 2021.
UShistory. “The Vietnam War.” ushistory.org, https://www.ushistory.org/us/55.asp. Accessed 7 may 2021.2021-06-1021 minConversations from PHS room 218A Teenager During the Vietnam WarIn this Episode, Jack Glaspy and Nick Dettlaff interview Nick's Uncle, Uncle Mike, to learn more about what life was like as a teenager during the Vietnam War. Uncle Mike was just a kid in high school on the homefront during the Vietnam war and provides valuable insight into what life was like for him. We go more in-depth into certain topics that Uncle Mike covers in the interview that we find interesting. Please enjoy our interview and if you would like to learn more about the Vietnam War, please consider listening to other Observations of the Vietnam War...2021-06-0910 minConversations from PHS room 218Communicating with a VeteranThrough this podcast we introduce the many not so fun facts about the Vietnam war and how it affected the lives of people both on the home front and in the war itself. One of our podcast members interviewed their grandfather who was a Vietnam war veteran to see his perspective on the war itself and many of the different aspects of war that he went through. This podcast introduces topics that are beneficial to talk about today since our society's understanding of war is limited and starting to diminish as time goes by.
...2021-06-0822 minConversations from PHS room 218From the Sidelines of the Vietnam WarThis episode hosted by Cheyenne, Joe, and Grace gives an overview of what the Vietnam War home front was like with the special insight of Dianne, Joe's aunt. Her main points that she touches on is that she wasn’t majorly affected by the Vietnam War but she did know of people who were drafted in the war that made it clear for her to see that soldiers got treated very poorly and got little to no appreciation for fighting in the war when they didn't even want to fight in the first place, overall the Vietnam War didn’t do...2021-06-0709 minConversations from PHS room 218Behind the Scenes: Still in the FightIn this episode, Becca and Elise interview Elise's grandfather, who was in the army reserve during the Vietnam War. We discuss what it was like to be on the sidelines during the war and stories that made it feel like he was really there. Enjoy not only listening to the story of a humble veteran who takes pride in the work he accomplished and what he has taken from these experiences, but also learn from his words.
Works Cited
Heer, Rebecca S, and Keesler, Elise L. “Pop Talks about Vietnam War.” 23 Apr. 2021.
RudtheSpud, dire...2021-06-0620 minConversations from PHS room 218While the Soldiers Were AwayIn this episode we touch on what really happened to those at home while soldiers were in the Vietnam War. We discuss what the wives and families thought and how worried they were about loved ones at war. We deeply discuss the drafting process and the protests in the United States. Along with an interview with a wife of a former Vietnam Soldier.
Work Cited
Vietnam War Reference Library. Encyclopedia.com. 15 Apr. 2021 .” Encyclopedia.com, Encyclopedia.com, 27 May 2021, www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/wars-effect-vietnamese-land-and-people.
History.com Editors. “Vietnam War.” History.com, A&E Te...2021-06-0511 minConversations from PHS room 218The Homefront - An American PerspectiveIf you're eager to learn more about life during the Vietnam War and how it impacted the lives of Americans, this episode is for you. The Homefront, provides key details and experiences of what life was like as an American citizen during the Vietnam War; and includes a fascinating interview from the point of view of Daniel Thekan and what life was like during the war while entering adulthood.
If you would like to learn more information mentioned within the podcast, here are some links:
Buddhist Monk Protest:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history...2021-06-0423 minConversations from PHS room 218Observations of the Vietnam War TrailerWelcome to the podcast Observations of the Vietnam War, a student produced podcast from Mrs. Ganiere's English Class at Pewaukee High School.
In spring of 2021 students were posed with the task of finding a story from the Vietnam War era that is important to tell. Many students chose to interview relatives or community members in order to gain insight into this unique time in history.
The following podcasts represent the research and stories students gathered.2021-05-2100 min