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.

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Episode 102 - Hungarian Revolution Part 2 - Desperation

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 101 - The Hungarian Revolution 1956 - Part One - Hope

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Episode 100 - History of the Cold War Podcast Review

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.

Episode 99 - Prelude To The Hungarian Revolution 1956

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Documentary Episode 2 - CNN Cold War Episode 1 - Comrades

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Documentary Review Episode 1 - Khrushchev Does America

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Episode 98 - De - Stalinization

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Movie Review Episode 12 - AK - 47

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 97 - The East German Uprising

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Episode 96 - Nikita Khrushchev

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Mailbag Episode 2 - Critiques And Compliments

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.

Episode 95 - The Soviet Empire 1953 -1960

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.

Movie Episode 11 - The Circus (1936)

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Episode 94 - Philip Randolph

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:  www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Episode 93 - W.E.B. Du Bois

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