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Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! \nDonate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcast\n\nThe United States, a "Christian" nation, has a bad habit of forgetting its own people. Really. We'll prove it to you! We forget that the territories are a part of our country. Why does that matter? It impacts if/when they can vote and allows us to withhold federal aid. That matters! What happens when a "Christian nation" ignores its own people?\nOur guest this episode is Daniel Immerwahr, author of the book "How to Hide an Empire" and an associate history professor at Northwestern University. In his book, he argues that the United States has been an empire since it's inception.\nSpecial thanks to:\nStand up comedian Nick Staron\n\n\nHelpful Links:\nFDR's "Day of Infamy" speech\n\n\nTopics Covered:\n\nIs the United States an Empire?\n\nCan Puerto Rico vote in congress?\n\nCan Puerto Rico vote for president?\n\nCan American Samoa vote for president?\n\nWho was bombed on December 7, 1941?\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices