Today on AirTalk, we discuss the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the efforts to preserve oral histories of those who served. We also examine Asian-American representation in the media; the court cases that could upend the Indian Child Welfare Act; and more.
Remembering D-Day And The Americans Who Fought In WWII
Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, with nations around the world reflecting on the bravery and sacrifice of Allied troops that stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6th 1944.
D-Day was history’s largest air and sea invasion, involving around 160,000 troops on that day itself and many more in the ensuing Battle of Normandy. Of those 73,000 were from the United States, while 83,000 were from Britain and Canada.
In the end, that single day cost the lives of 4,414 Allied troops, with 2,501 of them Americans.
President Donald Trump spoke at a ceremony in Normandy this morning where he addressed a handful of veterans who fought on D-Day, telling them: “Your legend will never die, your spirit, brave, unyielding and true, will never die.”
President Trump’s remarks reflect that this likely to be the last major anniversary of D-Day to honor living veterans. Guest host Libby Dankman talks with historians about efforts to preserve oral histories of those who served and how to best keep their memories alive.
With files from the Associated Press.
With guest host Libby Denkmann.
Guests:
James Holland, award-winning historian, author and broadcaster whose work focuses on World War II; his latest book, “Normandy '44: D-Day and the Epic 77-Day Battle for France” (Atlantic Monthly Press 2019), released this week in time for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Alex Kershaw, historian and New York Times bestselling author of several books on D-Day including his latest, “The First Wave: The D Day Warriors Who Led The Way to Victory in WWII” (Dutton Caliber 2019); a former journalist for The Guardian and an honorary colonel in the 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Division, which fought in the Normandy landings, on Omaha Beach
Katherine Landdeck, associate professor of history at Texas Woman's University; she tweets
UCLA Economic Forecast Predicts Slower Economy and Possible Recession Ahead. How Should Workers Respond?
Job growth is slowing down in California and a national recession might occur by 2021, according to a new report by UCLA Anderson School of Management released yesterday.
The quarterly report says California’s projected job slowdown is based on several factors, primarily employers experiencing difficulty finding new qualified employees. And the unemployment rate is expected to increase to an average of 4.6% in the first quarter of 2021.
According to the forecast, the previous four quarters show signs of recession precursors, such as weak home construction and residential investment, among others. The report says that predicted recession has a 15% chance of occurring in the next year, and between 24% and 83% chance the following year. Guest host Libby Denkmann sits down with two economists to breakdown the numbers, and asks an employment expert what workers can expect.
So what should employees be thinking about going forward? What’s your experience in today’s economic climate? We’re taking your calls at 866-893-5722.
With guest host Libby Denkmann.
Guests:
Jerry Nickelsburg, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast and professor of economics, which released its second economic report for 2019 yesterday
Chris Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics and director of the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting and Development
Kate Bischoff, owner of tHRive Law & Consulting, an employment law and HR consulting firm, based in Minneapolis
‘Always Be My Maybe’ And The Subversion Of Genre Tropes And Asian Stereotypes
Similar to “When Harry Met Sally,” “Always Be My Maybe” tells the story of two childhood friends who reunite after years apart and start to become romantically involved. However, beyond that, that’s where the two films begin to diverge.
When “Always Be My Maybe” was released last week on Netflix, it may have appeared to be just another conventional rom-com to the average viewer, but to Asian-Americans the film celebrates their culture and heritage and for some it signifies a step in the right direction for Asian representation in Hollywood.
“Always Be My Maybe,” in stark contrast to last year’s smash hit “Crazy Rich Asians”, a rom-com about the opulent and ultra-wealthy living in Singapore, is a movie that takes inspiration from the lives of working class Asian immigrants and their families.
With guest host Libby Denkmann.
Guest:
Marina Fang, DC-based reporter at HuffPost who covers the intersection of politics and culture, including media, entertainment and gender; her recent piece for the site is titled “Always Be My Maybe: Makes Asians Feel Seen In Subtle But Powerful Ways”; she tweets
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