Best Hugo Chavez Podcasts (2024)

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Montezuma II vs. Porfirio Diaz 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

The dictator knock-out tournament continues. The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Mexican dictators; Aztec Emperor Montezuma II and Mexican President Porfirio Diaz. They discuss the creation of the Aztec Empire, human sacrifice, life in Tenochtitlan and the invasion of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors. They also discuss Porfir…

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Lingering Questions on The Nazi Legacy (Bonus) 9:15

6M ago9:15

9:15

There's far too much to discuss of Germany in just one episode. In this short, bonus episode Uncle Ian will answer your Nazi Germany questions spanning topics such as: the Second World War, ongoing Nazi influence, Homer Simpson, complicity, accusations of madness and the other Reichs.

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Kaiser Wilhelm II vs. Adolf Hitler 2:21:50

6M ago2:21:50

2:21:50

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two German dictators; Kaiser Wilhelm II and Adolf Hitler They discuss Kaiser Wilhelm's traumatic birth and disability, his love-hate relationship with his British relatives, his undiplomatic diplomacy, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand the subsequent 'blank cheque he gave that caused the first world wa…

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Manuel Noriega vs. Hugo Chávez 51:34

7M ago51:34

51:34

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Latin American dictators; Manuel Noriega of Panama and Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. They discuss the creation of the Panama Canal, Noriega's rise up the military ranks, his covert work for the CIA, the suspicious plane crash that brought him to power, his drug smuggling and the war that toppled him from …

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Agamemnon vs. Alexander The Great 43:01

9M ago43:01

43:01

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Greek dictators; Agamemnon and Alexander The Great. They discuss Agamemnon's ruthless treatment of his children, Paris' seduction/abduction of Helen of Troy, the Trojan War, Achilles, Odysseus and his Trojan Horse. They also discuss Alexander's maneuvers to become King of Macedonia, his invasion of th…

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King Philip II vs. General Franco 55:09

12M ago55:09

55:09

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Spanish dictators; King Philip II and General Francisco Franco. They discuss Philip's enormous Spanish empire, his marital misfortune, the Spanish Inquisition against religious heretics and the Spanish Armada sent to depose the Queen of England. They also discuss General Franco's ruthless campaign in …

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Kim Il-sung vs. Kim Jong-il vs. Kim Jong-un - North Korea Special 53:42

1y ago53:42

53:42

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of three North Korean dictators; #1 Kim Il-Sung, #2 Kim Jong-il, #3 Kim Jong-un They discuss Kim Il-sung's time in the soviet army, his relationship with Stalin, The Korean War and his unique Communist rule. They also explore Kim Jong-il's fantastical birth, his infamous debauchery, his kidnapping of film st…

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Akbar The Great vs. General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq 46:26

2y ago46:26

46:26

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two South Asian dictators; The Mughal Akbar The Great and Pakistani General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq They discuss Akbar's mongol lineage, his sometimes brutal conquest of India, his creation of his own religion and the legacy of his Mughal Empire. They also discuss Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's coup that brought him t…

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Chairman Mao Zedong vs. President Xi Jinping 56:18

2+ y ago56:18

56:18

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Chinese dictators; Chairman Mao Zedong and current President of China Xi Jinping. They discuss Mao's involvement in the creation of the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese civil war fighting the Nationalists, the world war fighting the Japanese, his brutality in taking control of China, the millions …

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Marshal Tito vs. Nicolae Ceausescu 52:26

2+ y ago52:26

52:26

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of Eastern European Communist dictators; Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia and Nicolae Ceausescu of Romania. They discuss Tito's rise up the Yugoslav Communist Party, his leadership of the resistance movement during World War Two, his imprisonment of Stalinists within Yugoslavia and the aftermath of his death. T…

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Cleopatra vs. Catherine The Great 44:54

3y ago44:54

44:54

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two female dictators; Cleopatra, The Last Queen of Egypt and Catherine The Great, Empress of Russia. They discuss Cleopatra's Macedonian heritage, her battles with he brother, her recruitment of Julius Caesar, her seduction of Mark Antony and her famous Shakespearean death. They also discuss Catherine's P…

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Caligula vs. Nero 39:31

3y ago39:31

39:31

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two Roman Emperors; Caligula and Nero. They discuss the Caligula's stellar ancestry, the origin of the nickname 'Caligula', his adoption by the Emperor Tiberius, his suspicious succession to Emperor, his cruel reign, sexual perversions and his eventual assassination. They also discuss Nero's many connecti…

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Muammar Gaddafi vs. Hosni Mubarak 39:38

3y ago39:38

39:38

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of Muammar Gaddafi of Libya and Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. They discuss the coup that brought Gaddafi to power, his bizarre manifesto, the Lockerbie bombing, his crazy behaviour on the world stage, his all female bodyguard troop and his eventual downfall during the Arab Spring. They also discuss Mubarak's survi…

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Ferdinand Marcos vs. Suharto 48:14

3y ago48:14

48:14

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of Ferdinand Marcos of The Philippines and Suharto of Indonesia. The hosts discuss Marcos’ election, his declaration of martial law, embezzlement of billions of dollars, and of course, the extravagance of his wife Imelda Marcos. They also discuss Suharto’s military seizure of power, the widespread massacres …

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Joseph Stalin vs. Vladimir Putin 1:07:42

3+ y ago1:07:42

1:07:42

The hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two rulers of Russia, Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Putin. The hosts discuss Stalin's bizarre childhood, his outmaneuvering of Trotsky, his superb use of propaganda, the great purge of suspected dissidents, how agricultural collectivization lead to famine, his leadership during World War 2 and his eventual d…

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Pope Alexander VI vs. Ayatollah Khomeini 43:52

3+ y ago43:52

43:52

In this episode the hosts unravel the lives and legacies of two religious rulers, Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) and Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran. The hosts discuss Pope Alexander's corrupt election to the papacy, his nepotism, profiteering, expansion of the papal states and wild sex life. They also discuss Ayatollah's Khomeini's Iranian Islamic …

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Charlemagne vs. Napoleon Bonaparte 44:40

3+ y ago44:40

44:40

In this episode the hosts unravel the lives and legacies of French rulers Charlemagne and Napoleon Bonaparte The hosts discuss Charlemagne's family's rise to power, his conquests throughout western Europe, the forced Christian conversion of subjects and the massacre of Verden. They also discuss Napoleon's rise to Emperor from humble beginnings, his…

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A Retrospective of the First 20 Dictators (BONUS) 43:51

3+ y ago43:51

43:51

In this bonus episode of Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause, the hosts look back at the 20 dictators covered thus far in the tournament. Which dictator would Uncle Ian most like to have dinner with? Which dictator would Scott travel back in time to kill? What warning signs are there of an emerging dictatorship? These questions and many others ge…

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Augusto Pinochet vs. Jorge Videla 37:27

3+ y ago37:27

37:27

The hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and Argentinian dictator Jorge Videla. The hosts explore Pinochet's rise within the military, the coup overthrowing his Marxist President, his tactic of 'disappearing' his opponents and Chile's 'miraculous' economy. They also discuss Videla's military junta, his contribut…

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Idi Amin vs. Robert Mugabe 45:48

3+ y ago45:48

45:48

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada and Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe. The hosts discuss Idi Amin's rise to power, his manic behaviour, his involvement with Operation Entebbe, the brutal massacres under his regime and his eventual downfall. They also discuss Mugabe's time as an African inde…

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Enver Pasha vs. Recep Erdogan 52:56

4y ago52:56

52:56

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Ottaman ruler Enver Pasha and Turkish President Recep Erdogan. These two dictators battle it out in Round 8 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Enver's rise to power, the trickery deployed to drag The Ottoman Empire into Worl…

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Ho Chi Minh vs. Pol Pot 52:53

4y ago52:53

52:53

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Ho Chi Minh and Pol Pot. These two dictators battle it out in Round 7 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Ho's fight for Vietnamese independence from France, the communist repression in North Vietnam, the war with America to …

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Henry VIII vs. Oliver Cromwell 56:54

4y ago56:54

56:54

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Henry VIII and Oliver Cromwell. These two dictators battle it out in Round 6 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Henry's determination to produce an heir, his creation of the Church of England, his cruel and numerous methods …

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Fidel Castro vs. François (Papa Doc) Duvalier 39:12

4y ago39:12

39:12

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Fidel Castro and François Duvalier. These two dictators battle it out in Round 5 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Castro's revolution in Cuba, the subsequent political repression, his battles with the USA, the Cuban Missil…

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Xerxes vs. Saddam Hussein 49:32

4y ago49:32

49:32

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Xerxes and Saddam Hussein. These two dictators battle it out in Round 4 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Xerxes rule of the Persian Empire, his suppression of the Babylonian rebellions, his failed invasion of Greece and en…

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Genghis Khan vs. Deng Xiaoping 39:18

4y ago39:18

39:18

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Genghis Khan and Deng Xiaoping. These two dictators battle it out in Round 3 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Genghis Khan's unification of the Mongol tribes, his formation of the world's largest contiguous empire, the man…

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Ivan The Terrible vs. Vladimir Lenin 49:58

4y ago49:58

49:58

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Ivan The Terrible and Vladimir Lenin. These two dictators battle it out in Round 2 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Ivan's consolidation of power as Russia's first Tsar, the atrocities, his reforms, and enduring legacy in …

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Julius Caesar vs. Benito Mussolini 1:03:39

4y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

In this episode the hosts discuss the lives and legacies of Julius Caesar and Benito Mussolini. These two dictators battle it out in Round 1 of the knock-out tournament to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. The hosts discuss Caesar's time as a Roman General, his rise to power, his reforms, assassination and enduring impact. They al…

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Introduction to Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause: History's Greatest Dictators 5:04

4y ago5:04

5:04

A brief introduction to the upcoming podcast. Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause is a history podcast obsessed with history's greatest dictators. The hosts have created a knockout competition to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. Each episode features a match-up of two dictators where the hosts discuss the life and times of each…

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Liz Warren is talking like Hugo Chavez 19:43

5+ y ago19:43

19:43

By News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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UW Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper's Sweet Deal 8:08

5+ y ago8:08

8:08

UW Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper's Sweet DealBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Porque Gustavo Petro evade la respuesta de si Hugo Chavez es un dictador ? 1:48

6y ago1:48

1:48

JAIME BAYLY, CELEBRA TRIUNFO DE IVAN DUQUE ELECCIONES PRESIDENCIALES DE COLOMBIA 2018.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lowhvbv5rk4

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Admira Gustavo Pedro a Hugo Chavez? 3:45

6y ago3:45

3:45

Univision NoticiasPublicado el 9 mar. 2018https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWVA3GyV68A&t=221s

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What Governor Walker's Recall Win Sounded Like Five Years Ago 3:08

7y ago3:08

3:08

What Governor Walker's Recall Win Sounded Like Five Years AgoBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Senator Johnson Joins The Dan O'Donnell Show 9:14

7y ago9:14

9:14

Senator Johnson Joins The Dan O'Donnell ShowBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Judge David Borowski on Milwaukee's Violent Crime Problem 13:27

7y ago13:27

13:27

Judge David Borowski on Milwaukee's Violent Crime ProblemBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Dale Kooyenga Explains his Transportation Plan 19:53

7y ago19:53

19:53

Dale Kooyenga Explains his Transportation PlanBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Governor Walker on the Dan O'Donnell Show 10:42

7y ago10:42

10:42

Governor Walker on the Dan O'Donnell ShowBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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What Democrats Don't Want You to Know About Andrew Jackson 3:34

7y ago3:34

3:34

What Democrats Don't Want You to Know About Andrew JacksonBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Some Simple Questions for 'The Party of Science' 8:10

7y ago8:10

8:10

Some Simple Questions for 'The Party of Science'By News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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A Brief History of Fantastically Wrong Climate Change Predictions 5:07

7y ago5:07

5:07

A Brief History of Fantastically Wrong Climate Change PredictionsBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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The Shame of Bill 4:52

7y ago4:52

4:52

The Shame of BillBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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The God of the Galaxies 6:44

7y ago6:44

6:44

The God of the GalaxiesBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Sheriff Clarke Responds to Jail Mistreatment Claims over Stillborn Baby 16:28

7y ago16:28

16:28

Sheriff Clarke Responds to Jail Mistreatment Claims over Stillborn BabyBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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How Democrats Nuked Decency in Judicial Nominations 20:35

7y ago20:35

20:35

How Democrats Nuked Decency in Judicial NominationsBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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He Loved a City That Killed Him 13:01

7y ago13:01

13:01

He Loved a City That Killed HimBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Congressman Glenn Grothman Explains How the Health Care Bill Failed 15:05

7y ago15:05

15:05

Congressman Glenn Grothman Explains How the Health Care Bill FailedBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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We Believe 11:07

7y ago11:07

11:07

We BelieveBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Debunking The Democrats' Russian Hacking Hysteria 21:24

7y ago21:24

21:24

Debunking The Democrats' Russian Hacking HysteriaBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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Congressman Sean Duffy on The Dan O'Donnell Show 19:17

7y ago19:17

19:17

Congressman Sean Duffy on The Dan O'Donnell ShowBy News/Talk 1130 WISN (WISN-AM)

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