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Synopsis: This week on "Learn Me Something," Aaron and Rich delve into what it means to seek asylum, with a focus on America's history. Has the U.S. always offered asylum? In the country's early history, people fleeing violence and persecution were treated the same as other immigrants. The millions of Europeans who flooded into the U.S. during the 19th century included political refugees and oppressed religious minorities as well as those seeking better economic opportunities. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial. Please support our podcast by making a sustaining monthly donation. Please also check out our GoFundMe campaign as we're trying to raise enough money to help cover our studio build costs. Duration: 45:33:00 Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb Episode Links The complicated history of asylum in America — explained Chinese Exclusion Act List of countries by refugee population KRISTALLNACHT The History Of Asylum Laws HOW CREDIBLE FEAR INTERVIEWS CAN HARM ASYLUM SEEKERS Changing Canada's asylum laws is nothing but a crass political calculation by Trudeau: Robyn Urback Requesting Asylum at U.S. Border? What to Expect at Credible Fear Interview Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter @LMSPodcast on Twitter Learn Me Something on Facebook @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts Subscribe to Learn Me Something! Get Learn Me Something on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, RadioPublic, or via RSS.