Falconcast: Recent Episodes
St. Mary's School
A podcast series researched, written, recorded, and produced by the 8th grade students at St. Mary's School, an IB World School in Orange County, California.
In this episode of Falconcast, Carter explores the troubling causes and the human effects of what the Irish called the Great Hunger. This is known in America as the Potato Famine. After breaking down why this tragedy happened, Carter examines the life of one man who lived through this terrible time.
In this episode of Falconcast, Tommy and Aidan explore the amazing immigration story of Aidan's grandfather, Jose Ramon Villa. Through an interview with Aidan's mom, they learn the story of a man who never had any intention of leaving his home Cuba until the 1959 Revolution brought him to Miami
In this episode, we will talk about Henry's great grandmother, Yaya, and her story of immigration to the US. You will hear about how she learned English, why she came to the US, along with what she liked and didn't like. Enjoy!
In this episode of Falconcast, Izzy talks about his Abuelita, his grandmother. She came to America from Colombia after receiving a message from God, then made her way through some pretty tough times (sweatshop, anyone?) before finding a good life.
In this episode of Falconcast, Leo and Constantin discuss immigration to the United States from Iran. First, Con interviews his mother about why she left her home shortly after the 1979 revolution. Then Leo talks with his grandfather who left Iran earlier in search of education opportunities.
In this episode of Falconcast, Annika tells the amazing story of Irene Weiss on her journey from the ghetto, to a gas chamber, to America. Irene was only 13 when the Nazis shaved her hair and she went through the unimaginable. This podcast will truly make you grateful for what you have. Sources include The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Museum of Tolerance, YouTube, and History.com.
In this episode of Falconcast, Liem, Colin, and Noah discuss the story of Liem's mother, who fled Vietnam following the Communist takeover of the country in 1975. Her amazing story takes us on the high seas and into a refugee camp, as she made her way to safety in the U.S. Sources for this episode: BBC, The Immigrant Research Library, ABC News, The Library of Congress, Associated Press, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
In this episode of Falconcast Brianna and Annabelle explain the immigration and life story of Brianna’s great-grandfather. A Greek man who came to the United States in search of the “American Dream” at a very young age. Brianna and Annabelle bring you through the ups and downs of his story as an immigrant and soon citizen in the early 20th century. Sources for this episode: Interview, Heritage.org, and Britannica.
In this episode of Falconcast, Cassie describes and reflects on her parents' decision to move to America. Their home country, China, had instituted a one-child policy and they hoped to have another child, so when China opened up visas to the U.S., they jumped at the chance. It changed the path of their lives, and brought some unexpected challenges.
In this episode of Falconcast Jules and Alex explore how every immigration story is different. Three immigrants were interviewed about their experiences with immigration to the United States. Sources: Interviews,Wikipedia.
In this episode, I’ll be explaining how 20,000 young boys, most around six and seven, fled to Ethiopia to escape death or induction to the northern army. The boys walked over 1,000 miles. Along the way, half of them died. The few survivors and the many children who died along the way became known as the lost boys of Sudan.
In this episode of Falconcast, you will hear Brielle dive deep into the story of Adam Fine and how he came to be. His grandparents were all immigrants that met by chance, his parents found each other out of the 2 million people in Israel. He travels back and forth between Boston and Israel, two very different places. Sources for this show include the following: University of Minnesota UMedia, Wikipedia, and Orthodox Union.
In this episode of Falconcast, William, Seji, and Emily discuss the immigration story of Mrs. Kim, a Chinese teacher at St. Mary’s. She immigrated to China from South Korea, then to the United States from China. Listen in to hear about Mrs. Kim’s story, struggles, and connections to William and Seji’s immigration stories.
Chances are you’ve heard the two words “Culture Shock”. In this episode of Falconcast, Alden will be diving into the topic of culture shock. This episode features Francisco Morales, a Venezuelan-born immigrant. You might have a basic understanding of culture shock but after this episode, you will have a much deeper understanding of it. Our sources for this episode: Wikipedia and Dictionary.com
In this episode of Falconcast, Aashman interviews his grandfather about living through the partitioning of British India. His grandfather explains why it happened and then tells a crazy story about leaving on a train.
In this episode of Falconcast, Sara explored what culture shock is and how it can affect immigrants coming to America. Sara interviewed two immigrants on their stories of coming to America in the late 1960s to 70s and their experience with the culture shock of America. Sources include the Mariam-Webster dictionary and Brown University.
In this episode of Falconcast, Zaiden interviews his mother from Portugal and learns why she wanted to leave her country. He also discusses the reasons why immigrants might want to leave their country and an example when immigrants might want to leave their country. He also dives in to learn more about the mindset of immigrants.
In this episode of the three musketeers we interview Alex’s dad and his refugee story from Korea. Alex’s dad gives us all of the details that he had to work though to get to America. He has to go through many highs and lows that have carved him into the man he is.
In this episode of Falconcast, Susan talks about her own story of immigrating to the United States with her mom. She explores the reasons why she moved here, why her mom chose this country, why they stayed here, and the troubles they faced when moving to America.
In this episode of Falconcast, Arthur tells his own immigration story with the help of his parents. Interviewing them in French and translating for the listener, Arthur tells a story of leaving home and living in multiple countries in search of a better life.
In this episode of Falconcast, Logan will explain the hardships adventurers faced in search for opportunity and land. The episode mainly focuses on one particular story of a pioneer named Lucinda Brown and all that she lost to form the west coast as we know it today.
Sources:
The Oregon Trail Association, History.com, Newsela.org
In this episode of Falconcast I will be interviewing my grandma who is an immigrant. We will be asking some questions like, why did you immigrate, what do you miss about your country? Some answers will be very interesting and neat. So stay tuned and I hope you enjoy this interview.
In this episode of Falconcast with Katie and Hannah will be talking about the story of The Lost Boys of Sudan. Specifically Abraham Ater and his perspective on the journey. We also talk about how his immigration affected him and his life present day. Sources from the show: Northrop Grumman, international rescue committee, black past, and Georgia southern university.
In this episode of FalconCast I will be talking about my uncle Shane’s immigration story. Along with his story I will also be talking about the similarities between a story called Amir and his family. At the end of the podcast I talk about what I would do if I was an immigrant.
In this episode of Falconcast, Augustine will talk about the major reasons why his grandfather Magdy immigrated from Egypt to America. Augustine will also be talking about how blessed and fortunate he is to live in America because of his freedom of religion. His sources for this podcast are both of his grandparents Magdy and Magda.
In this episode of Falconcast, Alexia unpacks the tragic tale of the SS St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish immigrants fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939. Turned away by multiple countries, the ship had to return and many of its passengers met a deadly fate during the Holocaust. Sources include BBC and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
In this episode of Falconcast, Hogan tells us about his great-great-grandfather. After being forced out of Turkey one hundred years ago because of his religion, he came to America and came across some pretty famous figures in organized crime. Sources include the Wall Street Journal.
In this episode of Falconcast, Oliver talks about The Great Famine in 19th century Ireland. For details he talks about an eyewitness to these tragic events.
In this episode of Falconcast, Gavin interviews his grandfather about his journey from Italy in the 1950s. They talk about why he left home and what drew him to Canada and then, later, America.
In this episode, Ella and Malia talk about the immigration of Mr. Padilla. He immigrated from Mejcocan and was smuggled across the border to make it to California. He has lived in America for 50 years now. He has created a family and still lives in California. You can listen to the immigration story of Mr. Padilla here.
In this episode of Falconcast, Austin talks about the story of woman named Elena, who fled Mexico and encountered the dangers of crossing the U.S. border without documentation. Though Elena's story is a successful one, there are many more that are not.
In this episode of Falconcast, Maiya examines how climate change is creating a new kind of immigrant. In particular she looks at how the Maldives, an island nation, is facing the prospect of moving its entire population as sea levels rise.
In this episode of Falconcast, Sofia, Kaitlyn, and Sienna take a highly original approach: they synthesize different immigrant stories into one, original tale of a young woman's journey from Iran to America. Sources include the UMedia Lab at the University of Minnesota.
In this episode, students Christian, Blake, and Andrew talk about the hardships of German-American citizens during WW1. Students will also talk about the story of Frank Brooke, a German farmer who lived in America during WW1.
Sources include NPR, the Library of Congress (audio file), and Ohio History Central
In this episode of FalconCast, Alex and Lexie are going to dive into Mr. Marsh’s immigration story. Lexie and Alex will be explaining his immigration process. They will also go over why he decided to leave and the steps to get to America. We found this information from a 6 min interview with him. We can't wait to share his story with you!
In this episode of Falconcast, Sophie and Gianna tell the incredible story of Sophie's father, who left the Soviet Union in the 1970s with his family in search of a better life. He and his mother went through many hardships on his way to a successful life. This story is truly inspiring.
In this episode of Falconcast, Jeremy and Matthew explore what it means to move around the globe as a kid. Where do you really feel at home when you've had so many homes?
In this episode of Falconcast, Harper interviews a family friend about her journey across the Mexico-USA border.
My grandmother immigrated to the United States of America when she was 16-years-old. She came from Belfast, Ireland, in 1951. The trip was ruthless one train ride, one seven-day boat ride, one four-day bus ride, and one plane trip. When she finally arrived in Santa Monica, California, she was moved to a public high school for a senior year when in Ireland, she went to a private all-girls catholic school. “The differences were immense,” she said as she explained her compelling story to me. As we dive into her life, we will uncover new things and a unique perspective of her life. It surprised me, will it surprise you?
In this episode of Falconcast, Caleb explores what happened when the potato--by far Ireland's top crop in the 19th century--stopped growing. The resulting famine set off a massive wave of immigration from the country, and Caleb follows one man's story to show you how it happened. Sources include History and NCBI.
In this episode of Falconcast, Marisol explains how climate change is creating a new kind of refugee. Drawing on two examples from the United States, she illustrates how massive climate change is already here for many people. Sources include National Geographic and The Intercept.
In this episode of Falconcast, Carson and Mason will explain about the farm industry and its reliance on immigrant labor. Carson and Mason will also talk about statistics throughout the farm industries. There will then be many stories on people’s/farmers perspectives and what they are all going through. Our sources include The Guardian and New American Economy.
In this episode of Falconcast, Cameron tells us about his father's journey from Iran to Germany and then the United States. Leaving his home due to the war with Iraq, he lived in a lot of different places as he made his way in the world as an immigrant.
In this episode of Falconcast, Adele explores the tragic and heroic tale of the Lost Boys of Sudan through the eyes of one of the survivors, Salva Dut.
In this episode of Falconcast, Cade tells us the story of his grandmother, who immigrated to the U.S. from England. Following the devastation of England during World War II, she came to America looking for better opportunities. Cade also reflects on the opportunity to interview his grandmother about her story.
In this episode of Falconcast, Reece tells the story of his Science teacher, who grew up in Brazil and immigrated to America and Europe.
In this episode of Falconcast, Myles takes the creative approach of using an Iranian immigrant's story (posted on UMedia from the University of Minnesota) and turning it into an "interview".
In this episode of Falconcast, Gavin interviews Tyler about an old family immigration story...we mean, really old. We're talking 17th century England and the British colonies in America. This is, by far, the oldest tale we've ever told on Falconcast.
In this episode of Falconcast, Mia describes the immigration story of her Grandma and the war torn country she grew up in. You’ll also learn more about how much World War II affected Japan and caused thousands of people to immigrate. Sources for this episode are my sisters interview with my grandma, wikipedia, atomicarchive.com, and history.com.
In this podcast episode, we will be taking a look at an immigrant from Europe in a post-war era. Taking a dive back to 1948, we will look at why my great grandmother immigrated to the United states, what was like before she immigrated, and how she adjusted to the United states. Enjoy!
In this episode of Falconcast by Maddie Jo, you’ll explore the world from the eyes of the 1840’s Ireland potato famine and learn about witnesses who experienced it. Maddie Jo will explain the Potato famine and the witness’s stories. Her sources for this podcast included eyewitness history, CENGAGE learning, and Irelandxo.
In this episode of Falconcast, Brody takes a deep dive into the life of his amazing aunt. After growing up in America, Brody's aunt moved to Israel to start a family and in this episode she shares her thoughts about immigrating to one of the most contentious places in the world.
In this episode of Falconcast, Layla and Sloane talk about the Ethiopian civil war and the immigrants it created. Then after we finish talking about the war then we transition into immigration and the process of it. Lastly, we talk about what most of the immigrants are doing right now and where they currently live.
In this episode of Falconcast, Kylie discusses the debates among the Founders regarding slavery during the creation of the Constitution. She challenges the morals and background of the Founders’ thinking during the Constitution’s creation, and how both slaveowners and anti-slavery citizens’ opinions were acknowledged. Sources for this recording: Britannica, Ashbrook.
Leaders throughout history have fought for what they believed in. American history is no different. It is a quality that is found so noble, that even now, we still discuss it in schools. However, when does passion grow too great? When do methods cross the line? In this episode of Falconcast, host Jesse discusses an interesting case in this discussion. This is the story of John Brown.
Sources for this episode include: History.com, Battlefields, and Civil War on the Western Border.
In this podcast Tylie is going to be talking about the end of slavery in America. She will start off by talking about how America split in “2”, the South, and the North and their beliefs and differences, which will lead up to President Abraham Lincon’s Election. This all lead up to the Civil War, which helped ended slavery but it wasn’t till the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment was made where slavery became illegal. The sources she used were, History.com, Ushistory.org, American Battlefield Trust, and The National Archives.
In this episode of Falconcast, Elizabeth discusses the remarkable story of the 1822 Vesey slave revolt. Denmark Vesey a freedman who orchestrated one of the most extensive slave revolts in American history. Though the plans of the insurrection were leaked by two slaves before the plot could even be carried out. Sources for this show: Denmark Vesey's biography, encyclopedia, nps.gov, and time.
In this episode of Falconcast, Imogen and Ellis deep-dive into the realities of the slave ship Mary. They uncover the shocking and dehumanizing events faced by the enslaved captives. By using these sources: 3D Model of Slave ship Rare Day by Day Log of Slave ship Mary. Original music by Ellis.
In this episode of Falconcast, host Grant talks about Runaway Slave Capturing which was the process of capturing runaway slaves, he discusses how the act of runaway slave capturing had ramifications on the economy of the time and helped to spark the civil war. Be sure to check out the sources of this show Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica.
In this episode of Falconcast, Kerry will explain the reason and major events that increased the tension between the North and the South, which eventually led to the civil war. Kerry will also explain what caused the secession of the South. Sources for the show: Ducksters, PBS, American Battlefield Trust.
In this episode of Falconcast, Maya, Evie, and Alma examine the life and work of William Lloyd Garrison, the most famous and influential white abolitionist of 19th century America. They discuss what inspired Garrison to take up the mantle of ending slavery and his newspaper The Liberator. Sources for this show include PBS and NPS.
In this episode of Falconcast, Isabella and Angelica discuss the history of cotton in the United States and the effect of cotton on slavery. It’s an interesting story of the United State’s history. Sources for this show: Cash crops, cotton, cotton gin.
Welcome back to Falcon Cast! Today, Ryan, Maibre, and Michael talk about five events that happened during and after the conclusion of the Civil War. They touch on the D.C. Emancipation Act, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Fall of Richmond, The Surrenders, as well as three amendments to the Constitution after the war. Sources for this podcast: U.S. Senate, National Archives, and National Women's History Museum.
In this episode of Falconcast, Kellen discusses the controversies of slave-represented companies in modern times. He discusses the Splash Mountain incident, Aunt Jemima, Dr. Seuss, and many other slave-incorporated companies. Sources for this show are Pushblack, Apnews, and travelandleisure.
In this episode of Falconcast, Justine and Alison talk about the side effects of slavery in America with the creation of Black Codes and Jim Crow laws and how these cruel rules created severe segregation throughout the United States. We discuss the devastating truth that racism is still a grave issue and having hopes for a more equal future. Sources for this show: U.S. Slavery, Confronting The Legacy Of Slavery, "We Live With the Legacy of Slavery", American Civil War Ends, and Segregation in the United States
In this episode of Falconcast, Elizabeth W. discusses the journey from Africa to the Americas. She talks about the harsh conditions the Africans had to endure, first hand witnesses, and rebellions that even sparked upon these journeys. Most important source used in this episode: Understanding Slavery Initiative .
Mia, Alexandra, and Daana discuss the story of Frederick Douglass, a slave abolitionist who was full of perseverance. His story is very inspirational as it showcases how he finally reached freedom and stood up for what was right. Sources for this show: Frederick Douglass’ life in depth, Britannica, Biography, NPS, and his autobiography. Music - intro
In this episode of Falconcast, Ali discusses the question of reparations for the descendent of enslaved people. She considers what politicians are promising, what reparations might look like, and whether the U.S. can afford it.
In this episode of Falconcast, Jenny discusses the cotton gin. The cotton gin is a machine for cleaning cotton from the seeds. Jenny mainly focuses on discussing about the history of cotton gins and the connection to slavery. Also the debate over the invention. The main sources for this show: History.com, Britannica and National Constitution Center.
And now a word from the teacher, Dan Kearney. Hear my thoughts on podcasting with students, and why my students were up to the challenge of podcasting about the history of slavery in America.
On this episode of Falconcast Kieran and Liam talk about how due to the demands of the Civil War the military on both sides had to enlist black after the fighting broke out. Abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass argued that the enlistment of Black soldiers would help the North win the war and would be a huge step in the fight for equal rights. Sources for this episode include Battlefield Trust and the National Archives.
In the episode of the Falcon Podcast Andrew talks about how slaves were used by the South in the Civil War. Also, how the North employed free black Americans in the army and for war efforts.
In this episode of Falconcast, Anna talks about what actually happened to the slaves after the Civil War. She touches on the Reconstruction era, Black Codes, and sharecropping post-war. So what happens to the slaves after the war? To find out more about this topic check out this website and this one too.
In this episode of Falconcast, Jackson discusses Nat Turner, a slave in Virginia who led the only effective slave rebellion in 1831. His rebellion was one of the bloodiest, set the stage for the civil war, and it further separated the positions of the abolitionists and slaveholders. Sources for this show: Nat Turner’s biography, History, and PBS.
In this episode of Falconcast, Holly discusses the Missouri Compromise and the problems it created, as well as events such as the The Compromise of 1850, Bleeding Kansas and the Dred Scott case. This series of major events led the country to civil war. Sources for this show include: Britannica and History
In this episode of Falconcast, Alden and Julian discuss an excerpt from 12 Years a Slave, Solomon Northup's harrowing account of being a free black man captured and held in bondage in antebellum America between 1841 and 1853. The source for this conversation is Northup's book.
In this episode of Falconcast, Caiden and Ryan discuss the antebellum South. What was the South like? How did plantations operate? And what was life like for slaves on the southern plantations? Sources for this episode include Spartacus Educational and Eyewitness to History.
In this episode of Falconcast, Leo, Miles, and Grant discuss the heroic life of Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who contributed largely to the success of slave escapes on the Underground Railroad. It’s an incredible story of perseverance and bravery. Sources for this show: Britannica, History.com, Harriet Tubman Biography, NYHistory, and Wikipedia.
In this episode of Falconcast, Ty, Tay, and Marcus discuss the cotton gin, its creator, the effects it had on the civil war, and how it encourage slavery for economic gain, because of its method for taking the seeds out of cotton. The sources for this show are The Cotton Gin, The Invention of the Cotton Gin, and The Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney.
In this episode of Falconcast, Kaylee discusses how Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, had a major impact on the start of the Civil War. Sources for this show: Information on Uncle Tom's Cabin and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
In this episode of Falconcast, Lola and Alicia discuss how the triangular slave trade made numerous individuals exceptionally wealthy but further more demolished the lives of those captured into oppresion. They will also talk about Europe’s fixation with cotton. Sources for this episode include Britannica, Spartacus Educational, Slate Interactive Slave Trade Map
In this episode of Falconcast, Audrey breaks down the basics of slavery in America and describes how the 13th amendment brought it to an end. Sources for this episode include Cornell University, History, and the Washington Post.
In this episode of Falconcast, Gabby describes the hardships and horrors of life on a plantation for the enslaved. She details their daily lives, different roles, and how they resisted the inhumanity. Sources include US History and BBC.
In this episode of Falconcast, Thomas, Hayden, and Brady discuss the heroic story of Abraham Galloway, a slave who escaped his master, and then helped people including his mother escape the South. Sources include NCpedia, Our State, and ABC11.
In this episode of Falconcast, Kai talks about the demands placed on African slaves in the Americas. Many had been farmers in their homeland, but no were forced into backbreaking labor for cash crops.
In this episode of FalconCast, Will speaks on past presidents views on slavery, such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, and how their beliefs contradicted their actions. Sources for this episode: Early Presidents Views on Slavery, Monticello
In this episode of Falconcast, Charlie and Michael talk about the origins of European enslavement of Africans and how Prince Henry and Zurara used religion to justify slavery. They also discuss what major influences lead to the start of the Civil War.
In this episode of Falconcast, Aiden and William talk about important soldiers and leaders that helped liberate slaves during the Civil War.
In this episode of Falconcast, Athena and Leala discuss the shocking truth behind the mass production of cotton in the South and how it came to be. The episode is full of topics that make you feel as if you’re actually in the fields. Sources for this show: Cotton’s Growth and The Plantations
On this episode of Falconcast, Sophia goes over the heartbreaking story of Harriet Jacobs, how the tables were turned in the Nat Turner Rebellion, while taking you along through history with a timeline.
In this episode of Falconcast, Andre Owens and Jake Tatch discussed about cash crops and how it affected the triangular trade. We talked about where the cash crops went, and how it affected the slaves. Sources for this show: ArcGis and Khan Academy
In this episode of Falconcast, Oliver and Andrew discuss life aboard a slave ship and how it impacted Africa and America. It’s an morbid story that shows how truly unforgiving an experience as a slave is. Sources for this show: Slave Voyages, Britannica, and Slavery and Remembrance.
In this episode of Falconcast, Preston takes his listeners through the growth of slavery in the South. It all hinged on one big invention: the cotton gin. Sources for this episode include PBS and Encyclopedia.
In this episode of Falconcast, hosts Eston and Christian talk about the Greek Civil War with much insight from their esteemed guest and grandfather of Eston, Dr. James Kallins. Dr. Kallins fought in this war and then immigrated to America. While Eston and Christian discuss Dr. Kallins’ experiences, they dive into what it really means to be an American and live in such a land of opportunity.
In this episode of Falconcast, Gabby, Rachel, and Charlotte discuss emigration from Venezuela to the United States as well as interview three generations of a Venezuelan family. This episode will give background information on the history of Venezuela and how it politically and economically crumbled to the society it is today. Sources include LA Times, CBS News, Al Jazeera, as well as Gabby's mom, Flavia, another Venezuelan immigrant.
In this episode of Falconcast we explore the immigration of European Jews during the Holocaust. We’ll lead you through the journey where you’ll learn of the history of the Third Reich and walk in the steps of Jews as the Nuremberg Laws crept over them. You will then go on Board the SS Louis and many other ships that sailed seas to be able to feel the torments of the Jews.
In this episode of Falconcast, we’re talking about the Iranian Revolution. We will have a special interview with Matthew’s father, who immigrated out of Iran in 1984. Sources used in this podcast: Middle Eastern Institute, Al Jazeera, Brookings, The L.A. Times, and Encyclopedia Britannica.
In this episode of Falconcast, Trinity, Sophia, and Natalie discuss immigration to the U.S. from Mexico. After some discussion of the topic and looking at surprising statistics, they welcome a special guest to discuss a very personal story. Sources include Pew Research, the Library of Congress, and Migration Policy Institute.
In this episode of Falconcast, we're discussing a history of Japanese immigration to the U.S. during and after World II. Today you will hear the awe-inspiring story of Yoko Kobayashi, a brave individual who faced many hardships throughout her journey to America, during World War II. Our sources include history.com, worldbookonline, and newsela.com.
In this episode of Falconcast, Hudson, Logan, and Leo talk about the Lost Boys of Sudan. We will go over their background, their journey, and their life after. We will also listen to one of the Boys themselves speak. Our sources include the International Rescue Committee, 60 Minutes, and UNICEF.
In this episode of Falconcast with the SQUAD, we will be talking about Western immigration in the U.S. We will explore the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark’s journey, the Oregon Trail, and the beginning and end of the California Gold Rush. We will find out some of the risks travelers took while traveling, and why so many were willing to take them. Our sources include Encyclopedia Britannica, the National Oregon and California Trail Center, and USHistory.org.
In this episode of Falconcast we learn about the Cuban Revolution and how it caused people of Cuba to immigrate to neighboring countries, mainly the U.S. We dig deeper into how life was like during that time for Cubans and hear a heart-felt interview with a Cuban immigrant. Our sources include history.com, britannica.com, cfr.org, and more.
In this episode of Falconcast, Ava talks about the Iranian Revolution and how it causes people to migrate to America. And also we have interviews from people who had to migrate and why. This episode also talks about the mix of government and religion, as well as equality, and how Iran is today.
In this episode of Falconcast you will learn the history of Honduras, as well as the violence and financial issues. You will also hear the thoughts and opinions of an immigrant from Honduras and the answers to many questions you might be wondering. Our sources include Newsela, wikipedia, AJS, and a Honduran Immigrant.
In this episode we explore immigration from Vietnam to America following the Vietnam War. We explore what led up to the fall of South Vietnam and what allowed the North to take over Vietnam as a whole. We then get a chance to hear from a surviving immigrant that shares how she got to America and how her life has changed. Our sources include history.com, epicureandculture.com, and kqed.org.
In this episode of Falconcast, Evee discusses where the Holocaust came from and its effects on Europe's Jewish population. She gives some background before talking to her grandfather about his experience escaping Europe.
In this episode of Falcon Cast, we will dive deep into the Gold Rush. From how it started, to the journey getting there, and what life was like in California. Then we interview a real-life gold miner! Our sources were Gold Fever, The California Gold Rush, Kidport Reference Library, History.com, and Norwich University.
In this episode of Falconcast with Sidney, Ruth, Sonia, and Victoria we explore the immigration story of a St. Mary's teacher. We explore the troubles she faced, why she moved, and the difficulties she faced getting citizenship when moving to America. Our sources for this podcast include Infobase, Newsela, and Stanford CISAC.
In this episode Logan talks to his grandpa about his immigration from Italy to Canada. The damage after the Second World War destroyed life in Italy and the employment system was struggling. Logan interviews his grandpa about his decision leave, how he made it to Canada, and life after his immigration.
In this episode of Falconcast, Armon, Caden, Lucas, and Henry breakdown the causes and effects of the Iranian Revolution of the late 1970s and interview Armon's mother about her experiences leaving Iran and immigrating to America.
In this episode, we explored the struggles and journey of the 20,000 Lost Boys of Sudan. We specifically explored the refugee camps that housed the Lost Boys. We also shared an amazing story from one of the lost boys who escaped, survived, and returned to Sudan, Gabriel Bol Deng. Our sources include rescue.org, BBC News, and one.org.
On this episode of Falconcast Theo interviews his friend Sam about his Grandpa's story about migrating from rural China to urban China, this happened right after World War Two. The hardships that they had to face were very extreme.
In this episode of Falconcast we will be discussing immigration from Mexico to the United States. We will talk about the different ways that immigrants moved to America and what they had to do to get there. The statistics about how far they travel, deaths, and the dangers of trying to immigrate legally and illegally.
In this episode, you will learn about the relevance of the Gold Rush, and how it formed California as we know it today. You will learn about how it started, how people got to California, how much was sacrificed, and you will learn about the importance it had to California.
In this podcast you will hear about the Irish potato famine and the challenges the Irish people faced while immigrating. We will be discussing the differences in social standings and differences between the first generation Irish and the generations of Irish to come. Some of our sources include History.com, Brittanica, and Worldbook.
In this episode of Falconcast we go over how immigration and climate change are connected. We talk about several islands that are in danger of disappearing due to climate change. We discuss some solutions for these issues and how this will affect people on a bigger scale.
In this episode, we explore three questions about Central American Immigration. We question why the Sonoran Desert is dangerous to cross, how the Americans are helping, and why the immigrants are leaving their home country. Our sources include the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times.
This episode of Falcon Cast is about both of the Vietnam Wars (Their cause, the events that happened during them, their endings), and the resulting immigration and desperate measures people used to try to escape the Viet Minh and Viet Cong (North Vietnam's armies) invading South Vietnam.
In this episode, we tell the story of The Lost Boys of Sudan and how they had to leave their families behind in Sudan because of war breakout, and the rough journey these boys had to endure. Our sources include unicef.org, rescue.org, cbsnews.org, nationalgeographic.org, billygraham.org, latimes.org, and unhcr.org.
In this episode of Falconcast, we explore the journey of migrants for Mexico to the United States. You learn about the treacherous journey through the Sonoran desert, different religious groups, and how they help. We also interviewed an immigrant about her amazing journey.
In this episode of Falconcast, Olivia, Natalie, and Cole discuss the amazing journey of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Thousands of miles across the desert, only to reach their next obstacle, a refugee camp.
In this episode, our hosts discuss current immigration from Central America to the U.S. They tell a historical fiction story about someone who is going through the process of immigration. He will start his travel in El Salvador and will try to get into the U.S. Sources: CNN, PewResearch.org, CIS.org, and, MigrationPolicy.org
In this episode, the boys of Media Break discuss the Syrian Civil War and the refugees it's created. We touch on their journey and the challenges they face getting into America. Sources: Huffington Post, BBC, Al Jazeera, The Guardian
In this episode Brennan and Arman discuss the Sonoran Desert as an obstacle for migrants trying to cross illegally into the U.S.
In this episode Ethan and Matthew discuss the difficulty of crossing the Sonoran Desert and why so many people still try. Sources:ABC News, CNN, Latino Times
In this episode, Nate and John our host talk about Italian Immigration. Nate had a great-great-grandmother that migrated from Italy to the United States when she was a teenager. We ask him questions about what he knows on the topic. Sources: Library of Congress, New York Times
In this episode, we examine the use of drones on America's southern border. We contrast this with the president's promise of a wall and talk about the pros and cons of using high tech at the border. Sources: OC Register, Dept of Homeland Security, Wired
In this podcast we talk about immigration in the late 1960s. We have an open discussion about immigration from London to United States, and even have a personal story and interview from a immigrant who went through hard times and had to sacrifice everything for her true love. Sources: The Nation, The People History
In this episode we explore immigration to the United States from Iran following the Iranian Revolution. We interview a family member who lived in Iran during the war and ask him the difficulties and the result of immigrating. Sources: The Iranian Revolution (1977-1979).” ICNC, History of Iran: Islamic Revolution of 1979
Today in Falconcast we will be learning about a family immigration story that centers around religion. In this episode we spoke to someone who is a direct descendant of an immigrant. Sources: CNN, Fair Observer, Encyclopedia.com, and Classroom Synonym.
In this episode, Nora and Simran present two interviews, featuring two different immigration stories. Why do people leave their homes? What do they find when they arrive in their new homes?
In this episode, the narrator, Helen, explains her immigration story from China to America. This is a true story from an EB-5 immigrant’s point of view. With some hard work, her family is able to legally immigrate to America. My main source of information is from “The History of Chinese Immigration to the U.S.” by Leo Luo.
Have you ever wondered why the U.S. is no longer excepting refugees? Our podcast emphasizes why we think the U.S. should and shouldn’t accept refugees. We have researched and analyzed important facts about how refugees immigrate, and how they are thought of by American citizens. Sources: rescue.org, usatoday.com, cfr.org, americanimmigrationcouncil.org, newsela.com, globalcitizen.org
In this episode we discuss the civil war that engulfed Sri Lanka from 1983 until 2009. We talk to a woman whose family fled Sri Lanka due to the violence. Sources: Council on Foreign Relations, Reuters, Britannica.
In this episode, the students' teacher weighs in with a podcast of his own, discussing the benefits of podcasting and playing some clips of the podcasting process. The music in this episode, like all Falconcast episodes, is 'podsafe' and comes from the Free Music Archive.
In this episode we explore immigration to Oklahoma from Georgia following the Trail of Tears. This is the story of two of the thousands of Native Americans that took the long journey on foot. Sources: history.com, ushistory.org, Britannica, and Infobase.
In this podcast we will be informing you about the immigrants from the 1845 Irish Potato Famine. We learn how hard their life was before and after they came to America, but they eventually came through and did amazing things. Main sources: History.com; Newsela.com; crf-usa.com
This episode is all about the migration routes and difficulties people have coming from Central America and Mexico. We will discuss the dangers of the Sonoran desert and the reasons why people migrate. Migration is a serious topic and even though there is jokes in this podcast it is not something funny. Hope you enjoy!
This episode is about the Irish Potato Famine and what the people of Ireland went through when the potato crops that they were so dependant on went bad. We also explore where the Irish immigrants went when they left home. The facts in this episode came from: Britannica, History.com, History Place, The Wild Geese, and BBC.
In this podcast Hunter and Reagan discuss the 1849 Gold Rush in California and 'interview', this duo talks about the struggles, the risks, and hardships these immigrants went through. Please enjoy and make sure to check out the other St.Mary’s podcasts.
This podcast will inform you about the Irish Potato Famine of the mid 19th century. We discuss how the Irish were affected by the potato famine and how they had to adapt to it. We also discuss how they had to immigrate to America because of it and how the people in America treated the Irish. Sources: Library of Congress, History.com
This podcast discusses the effects of the Iranian Revolution on the people of Iran. Many of them had to leave Iran and go to another country such as the United States, or anywhere in the UK. Our main sources were Britannica, LA Times, and Pew.
In this podcast, we will be taking you all on our journey from El Salvador to the U.S with a twist! We migrated alongside some illegal immigrants to see what they actually have to go through! There will be stories of many immigrants and why they flee. The source used for this includes PBS Frontline Separated, Nolo.com, and the New York Times.
In this podcast, we discuss Sendero Luminoso, also known as the Shining Path. We talk about how it started, their intentions, their actions, and the immigration it caused. We also had the opportunity to speak to a witness who lived through the Shining Path about her traumatizing experience. Sources: cfr.com, britannica, infobase.com, Carla & Sandro
In this podcast we discuss powerful immigrant women and what achievements they made that changed America. After listening you will be moved that our labor laws and some technologies that we use daily would not be the same without these strong immigrant women who came to America with an open mind for change. Sources: Biography.com, GG Archives, Norway-Heratige.com
In this episode, you will hear an overview of the Iranian Revolution and its affect on cultures followed by two interviews, one of an immigrant and one of a refugee. Sources: Al Jazeera, National Review, Britannica, interviews with relatives.