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The History of the Cold War Podcast

Feb 15, 2018

In this episode we explore the complex cut throat politics of the Soviet Union and Beria's subsequent rise and fall from power. We explore his early life and his role in Soviet politics. His role in World War II and his influence on the Cold War and the Soviet Union along with his personal life.


Feb 1, 2018

In this episode we examine the life of J. Edgar Hoover and his subsequent rise and fall in American politics. We look at the questions surrounding his sexuality. We examine the rumors around his racial background, was Hoover part black? We also explore his ties to the Mob and why he claimed that the Mafia was a hoax.