
A podcast about the American Empire.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

The Cold War ends. Apartheid falls. But Savimbi's war continues.
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The fate of southern Africa is decided at Cuito Cuanavale.
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The Reagan Doctrine puts Angola in the crosshairs as aid to UNITA is uncorked.
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Reagan arrives, emboldening South Africa and Savimbi. The MPLA hangs on. Cuba recommits.
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The things I’d let them do to me while lecturing about the dominating socio-political actors that ravaged countries and communities for the sake of economic and political hegemony
A total package of great production and good historical research. Hue and cry capitalist roaches.
So, ummm Yugoslavia is next for sure. Right?
Amazing podcast with excellent historical information along with first hand accounts. This is on par with hard core history if you like history
Weird commie nonsense. Rather cringe
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A historically focused show that investigates U.S. foreign policy, Cold War geopolitics, and proxy conflicts through archival material, interviews, and firsthand accounts. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into Angola, South Africa, Cuba, and other theatres, with attention to how superpowers, covert operations, and local actors shaped global events. The format blends rigorous research with narrative storytelling and often critiques American international interventions, offering nuanced perspectives that appeal to history buffs, policy wonks, and professionals evaluating geopolitical risk. A standout feature is the use of multiple viewpoints and archival sources to illuminate complex legacies of empire, while recent seasons hint at e... more
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