Best Warsaw Pact Podcasts (2024)

Allan Little recounts his journey from his student days in Edinburgh to working as a journalist the front lines of Cold War history in Eastern Europe and beyond. In 1989 he found himself on the night shift at the BBC’s Today programme in London when the Berlin Wall fell. Witnessing the world change in real time Allan’s desire to be part of these mo…

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Mafia Spies and the CIA Plot to Kill Fidel Castro (356) 56:47

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Thomas Maier an investigative journalist is our guide to the shadowy world of organized crime and espionage where shares insights from his extensive research and writing, including his latest book and drama documentary "Mafia Spies," which explores the unlikely alliance between the CIA and the Mafia in their attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro. We…

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Teaching English in East Germany (355) 1:15:40

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Bärbel was born in a village near Magdeburg in 1962, She explores her personal and professional life growing up in East Germany. We delve into her family's views on the East German government, her journey to becoming a teacher, and her experiences teaching English. We cover gender roles and the pressures to become a member of the communist party. A…

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Cold War Nuclear Bombing Missions and a UFO Encounter (354) 1:08:40

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Cold War RAF pilot Jeremy Lane, shares his gripping experiences, from nuclear bombing missions to a close encounter with a UFO. He was trained to fly the Canberra aircraft on nuclear bombing missions and describes how the American weaponry they would have used required dual control from both the President of the United States and the British Prime …

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A transatlantic alliance with former Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller 40:24

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Why is NATO important for the United States? Are we in a more dangerous nuclear situation than we were during the Cold War? What is the credible path back to peace in Europe? What was the significance of serving as the first woman and only second American Deputy Secretary General of NATO? In this episode, Rose Gottemoeller reflects on her time as N…

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Cheltenham Schoolboy to Cold War Canberra Jet Pilot (353) 46:34

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Jeremy Lane’s fascination for aviation was nurtured by countless childhood hours watching aircraft at Staverton Airport and North Weald. He shares his experiences flying the Jet Provost and later, the Canberra. He describes the capabilities of this versatile and iconic aircraft, from high-speed reconnaissance to its nuclear role. The Canberra's des…

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A Cold War Hungarian Journey Through War, Revolution, and Emigration (352) 1:05:27

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In this comprehensive narrative, Imre recounts his life from his birth in 1936 in Hungary to his emigration to the West after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. He discusses the influence of his family’s Hungarian and German heritage, his father’s work in the oil industry, and the impact of World War II and communist rule on his upbringing. The account…

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Mutiny in the East German Army (351) 48:02

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In this riveting account, Tilo recounts his experiences as an East German soldier during the final months of East Germany. He details the rising political awareness among soldiers, and his fear that his unit will be asked to shoot on demonstrators also provides a personal perspective on the pivotal moments leading up to and following the fall of th…

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Face to face with the Soviets at the Cold War Reykjavik Summit between President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (350) 1:12:45

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This episode is brought to you by the CNN Original Series Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game which premieres 2nd June 2024 and is available now on BBC Iplayer). The series tracks the spies operating behind the scenes in the 1980s as the Cold War brings two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war. This razor-sharp series examines the tenuousness of glo…

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A political-military alliance with Lt Gen Hans-Werner Wiermann 41:17

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How do the political and military sides of NATO work together? What lessons are NATO militaries learning from Russia’s war against Ukraine? How does an alliance of 32 countries combine their armed forces into one integrated military force – and how would this change in the event of war? In this episode, Lieutenant General Hans-Werner Wiermann, who …

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The President’s Kill List - Assassination and US Foreign Policy since 1945 (349) 52:36

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Luca Trenta is an associate professor at Swansea University and has recently authored The President's Kill List: Assassination and US Foreign Policy Since 1945. We dig in detail into the contents of the book delving into the history of Cold War CIA operations including instances of electoral interference and assassination. Our conversation explores…

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The sinking of the USS Scorpion and the Velvet Revolution (348) 33:58

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I’m a big fan of the History Daily podcast, where my good friend Lindsay Graham takes you back in time to explore a momentous moment that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Visit Historydaily.com or search History Daily in your podcast app to learn more. As an introduction to History Daily I have selected two Cold War-themed episodes that I know yo…

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A US Diplomat's Son in Cold War Soviet Union, Nicaragua and Cuba (347) 1:08:40

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In this fascinating interview, Patrick D. Joyce recounts his unique experience growing up as the son of a U.S. diplomat during the Cold War. Living in the diplomatic community of the Soviet Union, Nicaragua, and Cuba, Patrick shares vivid memories of his father's career as a Soviet and linguistic expert, who rose to become Deputy Ambassador at both…

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The Supreme Court Ruled On Plessy v. Ferguson 1:59

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East German Army Bullying, Serving in a Brigade HQ and Military Exercises (346) 50:25

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Warning: This episode does cover the subject of suicide. If you need help please use these links: UK https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Rest of the World https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp Tilo shares his raw and powerful testimony of a young man conscripted into the East German military at the height of Cold War tensions. …

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The Supreme Court Ruled On Brown v Board Of Education 1:40

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The Cultural Revolution Began In China 1:57

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The Seven Years War Began 1:40

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The Warsaw Pact Was Established 1:35

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Congress Votes In Favour Of Declaring War On Mexico 1:37

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The Berlin Blockade Was Lifted? 2:14

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Byzantium Becomes Constantinople 1:39

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America's Cold War Scottish Bastion (345) 1:22:42

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David McKay is a former Cold War special forces officer and author of Bubbleheads, SEALs and Wizards: America's Scottish Bastion in the Cold War. His book highlights the Scottish bases' significant role in supporting the US military over three decades. David brings his expertise into play, examining this intriguing story by reaching out to more tha…

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The First Transcontinental Railroad Was Completed 1:26

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L. Ron Hubbard Published Dianetics 1:28

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Germany Surrendered Unconditionally 1:26

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The Lusitania Sank 1:38

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The Hindenburg Disaster 1:45

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The Battle of Puebla 1:47

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Four Students Killed At Kent State University 1:55

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The Challenges of a Christian East German Childhood (344) 53:08

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Tilo offers an engaging and personal account of growing up in East Berlin before the fall of the Berlin Wall. He begins by describing his early childhood in a rundown building in Prenzlauer Berg before moving to a new prefab neighbourhood in Lichtenberg. Tilo’s grandfather on his mother’s side was a pastor in the Lutheran church and second in comma…

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The Constitution Of Japan Came Into Effect 1:41

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The First Edition Of The King James Bible Was Published 1:35

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Who leads NATO? with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg 34:20

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What are the main responsibilities of the NATO Secretary General? How and why did Jens Stoltenberg become the head of the Organization? How has NATO changed over the past decade, and what does its future look like? In this episode, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reflects on his time at NATO over the past 10 years. He shares the personal motivat…

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The Great Exhibition Began 1:29

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The First Presidential Inauguration Is Held 1:50

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Riots Erupted Across Los Angeles 1:23

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Mutiny Occurred Aboard The HMS Bounty 1:49

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The British Parliament Passed The Tea Act 1:41

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Commanding a Cold War US Navy Nuclear Missile Submarine (343) 1:22:01

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Bill Woodman is a former US Navy nuclear missile submarine commander, who shares his rich experiences from joining the US Naval Academy in 1964 to commanding two SSBN submarines, the USS James Monroe and the USS Alabama during the Cold War. Bill opens up about his initial aspirations, rigorous training at the Naval Academy, and his challenging inte…

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A Nuclear Accident Occurred At Chernobyl 1:28

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The Hubble Space Telescope Was Deployed 1:43

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The Easter Rising Began In Dublin 1:57

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My friend the Bridge of Spies spy - Part 2 (342) 59:47

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Burt recounts the surreal experience of learning about Fisher's true identity from a newspaper headline, the subsequent FBI interrogations, and the emotional courtroom testimony where he struggled to reconcile his friendship with the stark reality of espionage. Burt's journey leads him to Moscow in a failed attempt to reconnect with Fisher, reveali…

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My friend the Bridge of Spies spy - Part 1 (341) 1:07:08

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In a riveting episode that peels back the layers of Cold War espionage, we sit down with Burt, an artist who unwittingly befriended a man better known as Colonel Abel, the infamous Bridge of Spies Spy who was exchanged for shot down US U2 pilot Gary Powers. Burt knew Abel as Emil Goldfuss but his real name was Willie Fisher from Newcastle Upon Tyne…

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A Diver Sapper in the Cold War Soviet Navy (340) 45:16

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Valeriy was a Soviet Navy diver sapper and was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine. I have used a human translator for this episode so the main voice you will hear is my translator Galina Ryabova who was kindly funded by one of my financial supporters Valeriy opens up about his childhood, the impact of the Great Patriotic War on his family, and his mo…

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Gymnastics and Pills: An East German Childhood (339) 1:37:13

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Sirka offers a comprehensive exploration of life in East Germany, detailing the experiences of growing up in Neubrandenburg, the influence of the East German state and the Stasi, and the societal impacts of Mikhail Gorbachev's policies leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall. She also talks of her intensive gymnastics training and being given pil…

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NATO's 75th anniversary year 23:25

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Welcome to the NATO Through Time podcast! This podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. Our first episode introduces the podcast’s co-hosts: former NATO Spokesperson Jamie Shea, along with young content creators Ben Wheeler, Maciej Musiał and…

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