Quick Take: Life as a Japanese-American

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Giving Democracy Meaning: With George Takei [Rebroadcast]"<br /><br />Michael speaks with George Takei about his American journey, from living in a U.S concentration camp as a child, to his interest in democracy as a teenager and his activism as an adult. The pair discuss George Takei's graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy," the importance of educating young Japanese-Americans about their history, and how science fiction often reflects our humanity and ability to advance as a society.<br /><br />Check out the book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504">https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504</a><br /><br />If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!<br /><br />Follow George Takei @GeorgeTakei<br />Follow Michael @MichaelSteele<br />Follow the podcast @steele_podcast<br /><br />Note: This episode was originally released in January 2022.