Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

Mao Zedong Part V: The Cultural Revolution

This is the fifth in a series of six episodes regarding Chinese dictator Mao Zedong.  This episode examines the Great Helmsman's political come back following his disastrous economic policy of the Great Leap Forward.  The podcast begins with a look at his self-imposed political exile, the role that foreign affairs played in his revival before moving into the Great Proletariate Cultural Revolution.  The roles of Lin Biao and Jiang Qing will also be looked at.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Mao Zedong Part IV: The Great Leap Forward (into a ditch)

This is the fourth in a series of six episodes regarding Chinese dictator Mao Zedong.  This episode examines the details behind colossal mistake that was the Great Leap Forward.  The policy, which was designed to enable the rapid industrialization of China (with a goal of catching Great Britain within 15 years), resulted in the mass starvation of the Chinese peasantry.  Mao's role as well as some interesting policies including Lysenkoism, the 4 Pests Campaign, Backyard Furnaces, and Houses of Happiness. The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Mao Zedong Part III: Maoism - a Chinese sized personality cult

This is the third in a series of six episodes regarding Chinese dictator Mao Zedong.  This episode examines the details behind the Chairman's personality cult.  His writings, obsession with China's 3 Big Mountains, and his peculiar hygiene habits will all be analyzed in an attempt to understand what drove China's most infamous dictator.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Mao Zedong Part II: His Long March to Power

This is the second episode in a series of six episodes regarding Chinese dictator Mao Zedong.  This episode explores the Chairman's military exploits that resulted in his rise to power.  Particular emphasis will be placed on the formation of the United Front, the Chinese Civil War, the Long March, and the Sino-Japanese War.  Events will be examined to explain how they contributed to Mao's rise to power and the formation of his personality cult.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Mao Zedong Part I: His Rise to Power

This is the first episode in a series of six episodes regarding Chinese dictator Mao Zedong.  Topics in this episode include details regarding the Chinese dynastic cycle, the century of humiliation and the rise of the Republic of China, Mao's early family life, his schooling, and his introduction to Marxism among other theories.  Events will be examined to explain how they contributed to Mao's rise to power and the formation of his personality cult.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Juan Peron Part II: His Policies and Fall from Power

This is the second of two episodes regarding Argentinian dictator Juan Peron.  We go more in-depth into Peronism, the political philosophy, as well as the relationship between Juan and Eva Peron in order to show how her death contributed to his fall from power.  Policies from his second and third term as President are covered.  We discuss his legacy in great detail - including the argument that he was a democratically elected dictator.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Juan Peron Part I: His Rise to Power

This is the first of two episodes regarding Argentinian dictator Juan Peron.  We begin with a short history of the preceding eras of the nation's history - including the Radical Era and the Infamous Decade.  We'll then travel along with Peron through the GOU-led military coup in 1943.  We will examine in detail the concept of patronage regarding his time as Secretariat of Labor before being expelled from government and the launching of his own Presidential campaign.  We also detail the initial meeting of his second wife Evita through charity related to the San Juan earthquake.   The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Fidel Castro Part II: His Policies

This is the second of two episodes regarding Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.  In this episode we look at his policies after he ascended to power.  We recognize his successes within the fields of education and health; while pointing out his failures within the economy, human rights, and dealing with the power imbalance created through the concept of Latino Machismo.   The year of ten million, the year of education, and the year of firing squad are all addressed.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Fidel Castro Part I: His Rise to Power

This is the first of two episodes regarding Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.  We begin with his life as the son of a wealthy planation owner and continue with the young man as he attempts to enter the political world.  The abrupt cancelation of Fidel's congressional bid sent the young man into a tailspin.  The attack on the Moncada barracks, the crossing on the Granma from Mexico and his guerrilla war in the Sierra Maestras are all discussed in detail.  We'll begin to dive into Castro's first couple of years in power as he solidified his rule as well as Cuba's history with imperialism and Fidel's personality cult.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Adolf Hitler Part VII: His Death & Legacy

This is the seventh and final episode in a series regarding German dictator Adolf Hitler.  The World War is coming to a close in Europe and the West is in a race against the Soviet Union to be the first to the Fuhrer's bunker in Berlin.   This episode will focus on the last days of Adolf Hitler and take an introspective look at his legacy.  Special focus will be given to the dictating of his last will/testament, his last minute marriage to Eva Braun, and is obsession at avoiding Mussolini's fate.   The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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