Best Stalin T Podcasts (2024)

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Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 3 41:15

1h ago41:15

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A new mission, a new identity. Joseph Stalin, using the name Koba, takes on his latest role in the name of the Revolution: bank robber. He still found time for romance, though, falling hard for the only woman he would truly ever love. Now he faced a choice: fatherhood… or the Revolution? Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Produ…

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Reporting on the 1989 Revolution in Romania and the Czechoslovak Velvet Revolution (357) 57:33

14h ago57:33

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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

2d ago56:47

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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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Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 2 41:28

1h ago41:28

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Joseph Stalin was born the third, but only surviving son, to his parents Keke and Beso. His mother begged God to let him live, and when he did, she told her son he would devote his life to God. His family and friends called him Soso, and while his mother doted on him, he was often the victim of his father’s alcohol-fueled rages. Soso learned early …

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

16h ago1:15:40

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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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Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 1 53:28

5d ago53:28

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Welcome to our newest docuseries on Joseph Stalin. Over the course of this series you will learn how a little mama's boy called Soso became one of the most ruthless leaders in history. For decades a movement was growing. The Russian people were frustrated and angry with how the country was being run. Take a deadly war, a lack of jobs and food, comb…

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

11d ago1:08:40

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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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Democracy in Retrograde with Sami Sage and Emily Amick 35:00

14d ago35:00

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Ever wonder how you can get involved in your community but in a way that fits your interests and lifestyle? Authors Sami Sage and Emily Amick have the answer to that question. They see civic engagement as a form of self care, and say even the smallest action can have big results. The book provides a series of exercises to help readers understand th…

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Immigrants make vital contributions to British pensions and welfare benefits 8:44

13d ago8:44

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/05/18/news/immigrants-class-brothers-pensions-welfare/By The Communists

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The reactionary nightmare of ‘gender fluidity’ 33:18

13d ago33:18

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https://thecommunists.org/2019/03/23/news/the-reactionary-nightmare-of-gender-fluidity/By The Communists

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P&O boss admits he couldn’t live on the starvation wage paid to his workers 7:03

13d ago7:03

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/05/31/news/po-boss-admits-company-wages-unlivable/By The Communists

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Anticommunist journalist denounces rise of totalitarianism in Czech Republic 10:13

13d ago10:13

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/05/17/news/czech-anticommunist-journalist-denounces-totalitarianism/By The Communists

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What did the October Revolution do for us? 2. Housing 30:13

13d ago30:13

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https://thecommunists.org/2017/08/01/news/what-did-the-october-revolution-do-for-us-2-housing/By The Communists

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UN ‘investigates’ Nicaragua: human rights or capitalist wrongs? 16:27

16d ago16:27

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/05/13/news/un-investigates-nicaragua-human-rights-capitalist-wrongs/By The Communists

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Stalin – the History and Critique of a Black Legend by Domenico Losurdo, pt 1 44:32

22d ago44:32

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/02/22/news/history/stalin-history-critique-black-legend-domenico-losurdo-pt-1/By The Communists

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The Philippines’ political capture: former US colony, future proxy 15:12

13d ago15:12

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/04/11/news/usa-political-capture-philippines-colony-proxy-china-war/By The Communists

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Depleted Israeli military on brink of collapse 9:01

13d ago9:01

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/06/06/news/depleted-israeli-military-brink-collapse-gaza-lebanon/By The Communists

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The Communists’ message for May Day 2024: Where are the unions 4:52

13d ago4:52

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/06/04/tv/where-are-the-unions-may-day-2024-assange-palestine-crisis/By The Communists

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No votes for genocide-enablers or Nato warmongers! 12:05

13d ago12:05

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/06/11/news/no-votes-genocide-enablers-nato-warmongers/By The Communists

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The tragic fall of Kathleen Stock: another voice silenced by trans extremism 18:06

13d ago18:06

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https://thecommunists.org/2022/02/16/news/tragic-fall-kathleen-stock-silenced-trans-extremism-academia-free-speech-idpol/By The Communists

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The USA bears joint responsibility for the zionists’ Rafah holocaust 7:07

13d ago7:07

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/05/28/news/pflp-usa-joint-responsibility-zionism-rafah-holocaust/By The Communists

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Tory Lord Cameron escalates tensions with Russia in Ukraine 4:02

13d ago4:02

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/05/14/news/tory-lord-cameron-escalates-tensions-with-russia-in-ukraine/By The Communists

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Yellen’s visit to Beijing: penny lectures from economic ignoramuses 5:20

13d ago5:20

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/05/20/news/janet-yellen-in-beijing-ignorant-economics/By The Communists

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

18d ago46:34

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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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The New Happy with Stephanie Harrison 37:30

26d ago37:30

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Sharon is joined today by author Stephanie Harrison to discuss her international best selling book, New Happy. In this book, Stephanie explores why we often get happiness wrong and how we can get it right. She reminds us not to get trapped into what she calls the Old Happy, which is what society tells you you need in order to be happy. From the sto…

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

22d ago1:05:27

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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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In the Shadow of Liberty with Ana Raquel Minian 35:55

1M ago35:55

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You hear on the news about immigration chaos in the United States, but what can be done to address the systemic issues, and the very real concerns of Americans? What was the driving force of the exclusion of some immigrant groups? And how has immigration changed over the years? Sharon McMahon is joined by author and expert, Ana Raquel Minian, to di…

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

29d ago48:02

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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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Awakening the Spirit of America with Paul Sparrow 38:11

1M ago38:11

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If you are interested in the 1930s and 1940s, or have wondered how the rapid growth of authoritarianism in today’s political climate mirrors that of WWII, this is an episode for you. Sharon McMahon is joined by author Paul Sparrow to discuss his new book, Awakening the Spirit of America. It’s a story of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, his surp…

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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

1M ago1:12:45

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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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Too Close to the Flame with Joe Ingle 35:37

2M ago35:37

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When you think of prisoners on Death Row, what imagery comes to mind? Author of Too Close to the Flame, Joe Ingle, joins Sharon McMahon to talk about what it is like inside America's death penalty system. After spending 45 years working as a spiritual advisor to men and women on Death Row, Joe vulnerably shares his experiences of the final moments …

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

1M ago52:36

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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

2M ago33:58

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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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The Year of Living Constitutionally with A.J. Jacobs 42:18

2M ago42:18

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Imagine walking into your polling place on Election Day, and openly declaring who you were voting for. That is exactly what today’s guest did when researching and writing his book, The Year of Living Constitutionally. Author A.J. Jacobs joined Sharon McMahon to share what it was like to live a year, interpreting the U.S. Constitution literally. Wha…

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

2M ago1:08:40

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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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A Country of Unrest with Erik Larson 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Following January 6th and the current political climate, some Americans fear there will be a “new Civil War.” But what does that truly mean? If you are a lover of history, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. Author Erik Larson joins us to discuss his new book, The Demon of Unrest, which is set shortly before the outbreak of the Civil W…

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Revolution in Haiti: US-imposed comprador regime in dire straits 31:29

2M ago31:29

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/04/16/news/haiti-revolution-usa-comprador-regime-dire-straits/By The Communists

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Joti Brar and Garland Nixon episode 6: Julian Assange and 'rules based order' 6:41

2M ago6:41

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/04/17/tv/joti-brar-garland-nixon-julian-assange-rules-based-international-order-imperialism-ep6/By The Communists

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Stalin – the History and Critique of a Black Legend by Domenico Losurdo, pt 2 46:31

2M ago46:31

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/04/04/news/history/stalin-history-critique-black-legend-domenico-losurdo-pt-2/By The Communists

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Are we about to see the end of railway manufacture in Britain? 10:27

2M ago10:27

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/04/20/news/end-british-railway-manufacture/By The Communists

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Dockworkers in India take a collective stand against Gaza genocide 3:24

2M ago3:24

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/04/18/news/dockworkers-in-india-take-a-collective-stand-against-gaza-genocide/By The Communists

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Naomi Klein: We need an exodus from zionism 9:54

2M ago9:54

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https://thecommunists.org/2024/04/26/news/naomi-klein-we-need-an-exodus-from-zionism/By The Communists

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

2M ago50:25

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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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Say More with Jen Psaki 36:58

2M ago36:58

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In a world of social media fights, keyboard warriors, and misinformation, it’s easy to feel disconnected, even among close friends and family. What if we rethink how we’re communicating to build better relationships and maintain connection? Former White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, joins us to share lessons she’s learned about how to be an eff…

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

2M ago1:22:42

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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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An Unfinished Love Story with Doris Kearns Goodwin 39:30

3M ago39:30

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Imagine being a Pulitzer Prize winning presidential historian, knowing you had extraordinarily rare primary source material and Presidential memorabilia tucked away in the cellar of your own home… and not opening it for decades? Doris Kearns Goodwin joins us today to share her journey of exploring more than 300 boxes, alongside her husband of 42 ye…