Hi, I’m Dr. Ashton Schottler.
A former teacher and architectural historian with a PhD in Human Geography…. You can say, I like studying communities and I do that by examining how humans across the globe have shaped them.
And as someone who has lived, studied and worked in both the United States and in Germany, I especially love the juxtaposition of life that manifests itself from one country to another.
From macro-economics down to micro-urbanism, I explore and explain the political economics, society, and culture that shapes the world around you…. And I share all of this through my personal lens of an immigrant navigating that world with you.
Uncovering the storytelling behind the data, I hope to keep these topics accessible, easy to understand, and interesting… I hope you will be entertained, and maybe learn something along the way.
Do you have a question worth diving into? Well, Type Ashton and let’s find out together.
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WE ARE LIVE.
Thank you to everyone for hanging in with me as I worked out the earlier issue with the upload. I hope you find the video is worth the wait and enjoy this week's topic!
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Hi Everyone.
Well, here’s what I get for trying to work ahead and have to videos ready at once. 😂🙃
It appears that the next video (two weeks) was uploaded with the this video's details (chapters, description, thumbnail, etc.). This is an error that was done 100% on my part, and was a mix up in prepping for my summer break. 🤬
I'm currently working to resolve the issue and will have the video with the correct information up to you shortly.
Apologies in advance for those who got a "sneak preview" of the SUPER early video already. When the new video is up, I would love for a watch for the correct content.
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This streetcar does something very rare in American urbanism. It makes the city feel like a city again. It shows that even in America — even in a red state, even in a car country, even in a place where “public investment” can sound like a dirty phrase — people will support infrastructure when it is useful, visible, and tied to local prosperity. Check it out in my latest video now!
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I recently had the pleasure with chatting with the Martin Ganslmeier from the ARD German Public Radio on the topic of "How do Americans view Germany and the Germans?".
Check out our chat here!
www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/wie-schauen-die-us-am…
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Americans often assume Europe “just doesn’t believe in air conditioning” — but the real story is a messy mix of old buildings, energy costs, climate politics, culture, and a continent heating faster than it was built for. In this video, we break down what Americans often get wrong about Europe’s heat problem, why AC is still controversial, and what the future might actually look like. Check it out now!
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Don't Sweat it - NEW POSTING TIME!
Given the feedback from you, I'm going to try out a new posting schedule for the next few weeks. Today's video will be debuting at 12:00 Central European Summer Time (06:00 Eastern).
A little "teaser" for the next video: It's going to be a hot one.
Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts on this heated debate.
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Check out my latest video out now on the culture shock of sex education between the USA and Europe, and let me know - how different was the kind of education you received?
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Popular media often portrays cafeterias as serving nothing but greasy pizza and unbaked French fries. But is this actually true?
In this week's video, I compare the USA School Lunch with Finland, Germany and Japan to ask:
What does American school lunch reveal about how America treats children, poverty, food, and public health?
And why do school lunches look so dramatically different abroad?
Check it out here!
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Over the past few months I've seen a recent growth in my audience from the US - which has had me considering the optimal posting schedule for videos. The algorithm "rewards" channels when subscribers and regular viewers watch a video shortly after posting (the first few hours are often the most critical). When that does well, only then does Youtube suggest that video to a newer, wider audience. At the moment my schedule is for 9am Central European Time - but I am considering a more friendly time for North America posting schedule (unless of course you are a night owl 🦉). If you could please, let me know what time would work best for you on Sundays - and in the comments, any suggestions or recommendations are always appreciated. Thanks everyone!
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I recently visited a farm in the Black Forest and was surprised to find a "Milchautomat" or a "Milk Vending Machine" - offering direct-from-the-farm organic milk. Have you ever used such a thing? What did you think?
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