The Sickle and the Hammer: A Socialist History of the Soviet Union
DanielWe are often told the USSR was an oppressive, authoritarian society, lacking freedom and democracy. There were endless purges that claimed the lives of millions of “dissidents,” purges that were designed for one thing and one thing only: to keep power in the hands of those who wielded it.
And as we all know, the economy was based on socialist and communist principles, which is why it barely functi... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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- Extremely good analysis of history
Great analysis backed by research. Not just a ‘russia bad’ or ‘soviet bad’ viewpoint
Apple Podcasts5gianlucagostini
Canada15 days ago - Great podcast
Good stuff but the old thumbnail looked way better.
Apple Podcasts5DanteLeón
Australia2 months ago - Outstanding!
This podcast is for those who genuinely want to know more of what happened before, during and after the 1917 revolution.
Outstanding work from the host.
Apple Podcasts5BurritoXL
Sweden3 months ago - Diligent history
it's excellent history, grounded in the context of the time of the events, avoiding "Great Man" history in favour of sampling what all kinds of contemporary people from all walks of life were saying, and always conscious that we're looking back at history through the lens of what we've been taught and what we think we know about the broad strokes.
Apple Podcasts5BrainzzzzCanada3 months ago - Brilliant
Nice to hear an alternative viewpoint, thank you!
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United Kingdom3 months ago
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A rigorous history podcast that reconstructs the Soviet era through careful source work, archival translations, and a clear emphasis on material conditions, class dynamics, and organizational theory. Across episodes, the host revisits pivotal moments—peace negotiations, land reform, the birth of state security, and the early Soviet state's attempts to consolidate power—through a lens that prioritizes context over myth. The show stands out for its ad-free format, a steady thread of Marxist-Leninist analysis, and a commitment to explaining complex events without resorting to simplistic triumphalism or demonization. Potential listeners may appreciate a thorough, theory-informed approach to 1917–1920s Russia, with emphasis on how governance, ec... more
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