They're the largest ethnic group in the United States but remain relatively invisible, despite contributions that include beer, kindergartens, and Kissinger (oops). That's right, we're talking German Americans on this episode, joined by special guest Matt Christman of Chapo Trap House. How, when, and where did Germans immigrate in such huge numbers, what makes them different from other white ethnic groups in the United States, and what are some peculiarities of German Americans today?

You can of course listen to more of Matt over on Chapo Trap House (www.chapotraphouse.com) and you can find him on Twitter @cushbomb.

Co-hosted by Ted (@ted_knudsen) and Michelle (@shhellgames). Produced by Isaac Würmann (@wuermann).

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26 - German Americans w/ Matt Christman of Chapo Trap House