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In honor of Veterans Day, the show plays "Flowers of the Forest" as requested by a donor. The hosts reflect on the holiday's origins as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Personal family connections to military service are mentioned as the show observes a moment of silence.
Chinese Anti-Japanese Riots and The Flowers of War
The hosts explore the root of recent anti-Japanese riots in China, attributing the fervor to the movie "The Flowers of War" starring Christian Bale. They discuss how the film's depiction of historical atrocities in Nanking has been used by the Chinese government to incite nationalist sentiment over disputed islands.
