The History of the Cold War Podcast

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 o...

15 Syys 202144min

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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1 Syys 20211h 4min

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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15 Elo 202152min

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.

1 Elo 202129min

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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15 Heinä 202142min

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 g...

1 Heinä 202142min

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 o...

15 Kesä 20211h 15min

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 w...

15 Huhti 202138min