
A podcast about the American Empire.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 6 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

An introduction to and overview of our sixth season: the story of Angola, Cuba, and apartheid South Africa's Cold War showdown.
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New episodes drop September 22. This season, Cuba sends an army to defend newly independent Angola from the combined forces of apartheid South Africa, the CIA, and one of the most infamous warlords of Africa.
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Wounded but not destroyed, Cambodia staggers into the 21st century.
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Vietnam ends Democratic Kampuchea and the US backs the Khmer Rouge.
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I had to take back my 5 star review after listening to S4 Ep5, the Taliban did not facilitate opium production, that is an outright lie. By June of 2001 opium production was basically at 0%, and Gus’s why it skyrocketed in the years after that?? US occupation, guys need to get your facts right.
Audio cinema - dramatic, noir. Some defensively call this annual series “tankie” or “hating America”. In reality the show - now in Season 6 (Iraq, Cuba, Korea, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Angola) - makes any decent USA-ian want to projectile vomit like Adriana in Sopranos when she realizes the FBI has her dead to rights.
Confronting the reality of the organized criminality of global US violence over the past century is a religious experience. This podcast series provides the music, voice, script, a... more
The research and production of this show is second to none. One of the podcasts I’ve ever heard.
I enjoyed the Cambodia season, but have to revise my overall review from “enjoy it but don’t believe it” to “thank heaven this’ll be behind a paywall.” Will add more but, gotta do more rage listening- it’s well researched like a good Comintern documentary from 1935.
This podcast is so thorough and so accurate that it’s one that I feel like I’m actually learning a great deal about American and global politics while I’m listening to it. My son turned me onto it eternally grateful for him having done so.
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The content explores the complexities of American involvement in global events, particularly in Southeast Asia and the ramifications of U.S. foreign policy. It covers a range of topics, including the legacy of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, the Vietnam War, and the role of key political figures like Henry Kissinger and Pol Pot. Each episode weaves together historical narratives, personal testimonies, and critical analysis, contributing to a deeper understanding of the implications behind America's geopolitical maneuvers. Notably, the podcast presents meticulous research and storytelling, making it engaging for those interested in history, politics, and human rights issues.
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