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The History of the Cold War Podcast will cover the Cold War from the period of roughly 1945 to 1991 and the fall of the Soviet Union in bi-monthly instalments on the first and fifteenth. This Podcast will examine the Cold War from a number of different perspectives including political, diplomatic, cultural, ideological etc. This series is intended to be a grand narrative of the conflict exploring it from its early origins to its final moments and its effects on the world today. Please join us on this incredible journey as we reexamine the Cold War in light of new facts and new perspectives. Website: http://www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldwarpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodcast

The History of the Cold War Podcast


    • May 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 164 EPISODES

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    Podcast Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 0:50


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    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Origins Of Cold War 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 21:37


    For the Full Episode: Jeff examines the origins of Cold War 2.0 from the perspective of the West and East. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here:
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    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 13 | 3 - 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 21:30


    For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current state of the Russian-Ukrainian War, speculates on the downed Predator Drone, the ramifications of the proposed China Peace Agreement in Europe and the Middle East, the potential Tik-Tok ban in the United States and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here:
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    Episode 112 - American Spy Master - Allen Dulles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 46:20


    In this episode we examine the life of Allen Dulles and the forces that influenced his management of the CIA in the 1950s. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 12 | 2 - 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 23:12


    For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the Russo Ukraine War - including the current state, politics, force generation and more. Then he spends some time talking about the past year of the war - what he has learned about Modern Warfare and brings perspectives from past military thinkers, and finishes by touching on the current movement in East Asia, including a prediction that China will invade Taiwan in the near future. To Listen to the full Episode: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

    Movie Review 13 - Devotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 29:45


    Jeff reviews the 2022 Cold War Aviation film, Devotion, starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell and Directed by JD Dillard. Jeff Discusses why he choose the film, the Cold War Connection, juxtaposes the film with Top Gun Maverick and more. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 11 | 1 - 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 22:39


    For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current State of the War in Ukraine, Convicts in the Wagner Group, Taiwan Invasion Scenarios, India's motivation in Cold War 2.0, and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here:
www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Find the War Game PDF Here: https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/publication/230109_Cancian_FirstBattle_NextWar.pdf?WdEUwJYWIySMPIr3ivhFolxC_gZQuSOQ

    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 10 | 12 - 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 23:26


    For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the Current State of the Ukrainian War, Putin's difficulty recruiting, Xi meeting MBS in Saudi Arabia, the rising tide of authoritarianism in the West and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here:
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    Review Episode 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 45:29


    Jeff discusses the past year in the podcast, discusses Cold War 2.0, talks about YouTube Channel, answers mailbag comment/questions, and for Patreon Listeners talks about 2023. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 9 | 11 - 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 25:09


    For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current state of the war, talks about historical comparisons for Ukraine's current circumstances, Xi's consolidation of power, Biden's relationship with Saudi Arabia and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here:
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    Episode 111 - CIA and The Golden Age Of US Intelligence 1950 - 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 69:41


    In this episode we explore a high level examination of the CIA's operations in the early Cold War and its impact on the Cold War. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 8 | 10 - 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 26:40


    For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current state of the Russo - Ukrainian War, the Azerbaijan - Armenian conflict, the 20th peoples Congress, the Iranian Women's protest and more. For the Full Episode join us at: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

    Episode 110 - The Eisenhower Presidency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 48:52


    In this episode we explore the Eisenhower presidency and what it meant for the Cold War and American history. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Short* Cold War 2.0 - Episode 7 | 9 - 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 23:35


    For the Full episode: Jeff discusses the Ukrainian Offensive, the Possibility of a Russian Nuclear Response, Russia Buying arms from North Korea, China's doubts about Russia, an opportunistic Saudi Arabia and more. To get the full episode, become a patreon subscriber here:
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    Episode 109 - The European Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 34:11


    In this episode we explore the causes of Western Europe's explosive economic growth in the 1950s in contrast to the sluggish growth of Communist regimes across Eastern Europe. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 6 | 8 - 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 24:06


    For the Full Episode Jeff will Discuss the war in Europe, Wagner Group Recruiting, the Brittney Griner prisoner swap, Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan and more, then finishes with Advisor Roundup. For the full episode join us at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

    Episode 108 - KGB 1950 - 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 30:48


    In this episode we examine KGB operations from 1950-1960 focusing on operations in the developing world and against the United States. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    *Short* Cold War 2.0 - Episode 5 | 7 - 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 23:13


    For the Full Episode Jeff will Discuss the war in Europe, Nato Meetings, the passing of Shinzo Abe, the meeting of Biden and MBS, threats in Space and finishes with Advisor Roundup. For the full episode join us at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

    Episode 107 - The STASI - East German Secret Police 1949 - 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 50:52


    Out of all these Communist regimes the STASI or East German ministry for State Security grew to become the largest and most highly organized secret service in history - even in comparison to the feared KGB. Granted the KGB was larger but the STASI over the course of the Cold War became a much more extensive and elaborate security service. Eclipsing even the feared Gestapo of Nazi Germany. Join us for this episode as we examine The STASI.

    *Short Cold War 2.0 - Episode 4 | 6 - 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 20:40


    For the Full Episode Jeff discusses the Current State of the War, Russians making progress, Russian Propaganda, US re-clarifying Taiwan, Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia and more. Link To become a Patreon Subscriber: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Link to the Website: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/

    Episode 106 - The Two Germany's 1950 - 60 | Part 2 - West Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 50:45


    In this episode we examine West Germany in contrast to East Germany 1950-1960. We will discuss the West German economic miracle, Germany's membership in NATO and its integration with the rest of western Europe. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Short*Cold War 2.0 - Episode 3 | 5 - 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 23:41


    For the Full Episode Jeff and Dave discuss the current state of the Ukrainian War, China's challenge to the Global Economic Order, the Advisor Run Down, the death of the tank and more. Join us for the full episode at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

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    Episode 105 - East Germany 1950 - 1960

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 53:33


    In this episode we examine East Germany politically, economically and socially during the 1950s and in relation to West Germany. Additionally, we examine the first half of the Berlin crisis. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Short* Cold War 2.0 - Episode 2 | 4 - 7-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 21:13


    Join Jeff and Dave as we discuss the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. For this Short version of Cold War 2.0 Jeff gives an update on the war as it currently stands with some analysis. For the full episode on patreon, Jeff goes in depth into the possible use of Nuclear Weapons, current Air War, Russia's Logistical Problems and more. Want the full Cold War 2.0 episode with personal opinions and in-depth analysis, become a patreon subscriber here:
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    Episode 104 - The Warsaw Pact 1955 - 1968

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 69:23


    In this episode we explore the early political history of the Warsaw Pact and its military posture and capabilities from the period of roughly 1955-1968 For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Bonus Episode - Cold War 2.0 - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 53:49


    Join Jeff and Dave as we discuss the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Jeff goes in depth into the history of the relationship of the two countries. For the full episode please join us at: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

    Episode 103 - Eastern Europe From 1953 - 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 48:02


    In this episode we examine the situation of Eastern Europe as a part of the Soviet Empire and its context in the early Cold War. We examine the region as a whole and some of its various regimes during the period.

    Episode 102 - Hungarian Revolution Part 2 - Desperation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 53:37


    In this episode we examine the conclusion of the Hungarian Revolution. We explain the Soviet decision to use military force and its consequences for Hungary and the wider Cold War.

    Episode 101 - The Hungarian Revolution 1956 - Part One - Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 57:20


    In this episode we will examine the early days of the Hungarian Revolution. We will also examine the US initial response and the perspective of both the Hungarians and Soviets on the early Revolution.

    Episode 100 - History of the Cold War Podcast Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 52:03


    Join Jeff and Dave as they recap their first 6 years podcasting, Examine their top episodes, and more. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 99 - Prelude To The Hungarian Revolution 1956

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 46:08


    In this episode we explore the events leading up to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. We examine Hungary's role in the second World War and how it became a Socalist state following the Second World War under the leadership of Matyas Rakosi.

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    Documentary Episode 2 - CNN Cold War Episode 1 - Comrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 36:40


    Jeff and Dave Review the 1998 Documentary CNN Cold War Episode 1 - Comrades produced by Jeremy Isaacs and Pat Mitchell. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh. Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Documentary Review Episode 1 - Khrushchev Does America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 44:08


    Jeff and Dave review the 2013 Documentary Khrushchev Does America by Tim Toidze. Per IMBD: The story of the unconditional, no-holds-barred tour of America by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, leader of World Communism and America's arch nemesis, during 13 sun-filled days in the fall of 1959. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 98 - De - Stalinization

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 64:09


    In this episode we examine the Destalinization's impact on the Soviet economy and society. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Movie Review Episode 12 - AK - 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 52:39


    Jeff and Dave discuss the Russian film AK-47 released in 2020 and directed by Konstantin Buslov. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 97 - The East German Uprising

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 29:48


    In this episode, we explore the events the lead up to the East German uprising. We examine how and why it happened and what it meant in context to the Cold War.

    Episode 96 - Nikita Khrushchev

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 42:30


    In this episode, we examine the life of Nikita Khrushchev and his rise from poverty to become the leader of the Soviet Union. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Mailbag Episode 2 - Critiques And Compliments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 42:22


    Jeff discuss positive and negative comments he has received about the podcast over the years from listeners reaching out via email, social media or the Survey. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 95 - The Soviet Empire 1953 -1960

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 75:33


    In this episode, we examine events in the Soviet Union from 1953-1960 and events during the Cold War from the Soviet perspective during the same period. We examine the power struggle after the death of Stalin and significant economic, social and political challenges the Soviet Union faced and how Khrushchev attempted to meet those challenges.

    Movie Episode 11 - The Circus (1936)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 37:59


    Please join Jeff and Dave for our Movie Review Episode of the 1936 Soviet Film The Circus directed by Grigori Aleksandrov and stars the famous soviet actress Lyubov Orlova. The Romantic Comedy deals with the issue of Race and juxtaposes the Western Position versus the Soviet Union.

    Episode 94 - Philip Randolph

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 29:41


    In this episode, we examine the life of Philip Randolph and his role in shaping the early Civil Rights movement. We examine his humble beginnings, his leadership of the Brother Hood of Sleeping Car Porters, his influence on Civil Rights in the 1930s and 1940s, along his decline from influence and marginalization. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 93 - W.E.B. Du Bois

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 38:24


    In this episode, we examine the life of WEB Du Bois one of the Civil Rights leaders of the early Cold War era. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 92 - Civil Rights 1950 - 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 66:30


    In this episode, we examine the Civil Rights Movement 1950-1960. We cover the effect of the Civil rights movement on US foreign policy, the major events of the period, and how the Eisenhower administration addressed the issue. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 91 - Prelude To Civil Rights 1930 - 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 46:56


    In this episode, we examine how the New Deal and the Second World II shaped the early Civil Rights Movement. We examine the decline of scientific racism and how World War II restructured American Society and the international order. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 90 - Segregation De Jure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 46:50


    In this episode, we examine what racism looked like in the rest of the United States outside of the south. We examine red-lining and US housing policy that built a virtual system of segregation in the rest of the United States. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 89 - The Jim Crow Social System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 33:01


    In this episode, we examine the Jim Crow social system explaining the various social customs and aspects of the system. We look at how segregation operated in practice and legal and extra-legal ways in which the system was enforced. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 88 - The Rise Of Jim Crow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 63:15


    In this episode, we examine the failure of reconstruction and the rise of the Jim Crow legal and social system in the South. We examine the forces that brought about an end to reconstruction and how these forces worked together to create a new social system in the South. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Review Episode 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 29:16


    Join Jeff and Dave as they look back on 2020 and look ahead to 2021, Including what are Jeff's favorite episodes in the past year and what is he most excited about for the podcast in the future. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 87 - Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 84:37


    In this episode, we examine the origin and structure of racism in America. How did racism develop in America and the west and what did it look like in the early Cold War. We examine how the development of slavery led to anti-black racism in the United States and how scientific thought about race changed America's perception on race relations over time. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 86 - Introduction To The Civil Rights Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 15:36


    In this episode, we provide clarification and explanation around our upcoming series of episodes for the Civil Rights Movement For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: 
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    Episode 85 - Ian Fleming and James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 22:06


    In this episode, we examine the influence the Cold War had on James Bond and Bond's influence on the wider Cold War culture.

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