The Fifth Column #438 - Guns & Flip Flops (w/ Tina Nguyen)
Jan 16, 2024
An entertaining podcast featuring guest Tina Nguyen, an expert in Vietnamese diaspora politics. The speakers discuss topics such as the complexities of conservatism and the MAGA movement, the political affiliation of Vietnamese immigrants, the moral complexities of war, and the consequences of inflationary pressure on shipping and goods.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Offering a Woman on the Podcast and Observing a Confrontation at a Bodega
01:46 • 2min
Memes, Tweets, and the War on ISIS
03:34 • 3min
Exploring 'Weeb' Culture and the Misunderstood Phenomenon of Magadairies
06:59 • 2min
Vietnamese Immigrants and Political Right
09:06 • 4min
The Complexity of Conservatism and the MAGA Movement
12:53 • 15min
Visiting a Militia Gathering in Spokane During Winter
27:36 • 13min
A Casual Conversation and Invitation
41:04 • 12min
Debating the Actions of the Houthis and the Justification for Military Response
53:33 • 2min
Consequences of Inflationary Pressure on Shipping and Goods
55:34 • 2min
Reactions to Political Situations
57:21 • 14min
The Moral Complexities of War and Decision-Making
01:11:25 • 16min
Analysis of Past Iowa Winners and Potential Impact of Trump Losing
01:27:21 • 2min
Lighthearted Conversation About Labels in Politics and Woke Apocalypse
01:28:58 • 9min
Lighthearted Banter and Plans for a New Project
01:38:00 • 2min