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Podcast: Where Are You From? A TCK Podcast
Episode: Building Bridges Unscripted - Ep. 2: 9/11 & 2Pac Shakur
Description: 2:30 – Mike opens up about his struggle with patriotism and the impact of 9/11. He reflects on his rollercoaster Navy career and his feelings about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
13:00 – In the second half, Mike discusses race. On the anniversary of Tupac Shakur's death—the West Coast rapper shot in a drive-by—he references Tupac’s song "Changes," which is quoted in his book, Building Bridges: Can We Love & Relate in a Polarized World?. Mike delves into his relationships with people in the Black community in the U.S. and the broader African diaspora, offering perspective on the challe...