Episodes

  • Mao's Victory: How Peasants Won China's Civil War

    Mao's Victory: How Peasants Won China's Civil War
    Feb 28 2026
    In this episode, we explore how Mao Zedong's communist forces, initially a ragtag guerrilla group, defeated Chiang Kai-shek's well-equipped Nationalist army, ultimately establishing the People's Republic of China. We also examine the crucial role of land reform and peasant support in Mao's revolutionary strategy, contrasting it with Chiang's conventional approach.


    Chapters
    01:48 Post-War China and Leaders
    02:53 Mao's Revolutionary Strategy
    04:11 The Tide Turns

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    7 mins
  • MacArthur vs Truman: How a General Lost His Command

    MacArthur vs Truman: How a General Lost His Command
    Feb 27 2026
    In this episode, we explore the dramatic firing of General Douglas MacArthur by President Harry S. Truman during the Korean War. We discuss the circumstances leading to this pivotal decision, the clash of two powerful figures, and the lasting impact on the American system of civilian control over the military.


    Chapters
    00:00 Truman Fires MacArthur
    01:44 Origins of the Conflict
    03:34 Civilian Control of Military
    05:43 Legacy and Conclusion
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  • Guevara's Final Stand

    Guevara's Final Stand
    Feb 19 2026

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    8 mins
  • The General's Fall From Grace

    The General's Fall From Grace
    Feb 18 2026

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    7 mins
  • How Mao’s Strategies Defeated Chiang Kai-shek

    How Mao’s Strategies Defeated Chiang Kai-shek
    Feb 18 2026

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    6 mins
  • How Ho Chi Minh Outlasted the French and the Americans

    How Ho Chi Minh Outlasted the French and the Americans
    Jan 31 2026

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    8 mins
  • Hiroshima Nagasaki and Total Defeat

    Hiroshima Nagasaki and Total Defeat
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we explain why the bombings removed any path to victory for Japan. We explore how surrender became the only option.


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    4 mins
  • How the Atomic Bomb Was Built Without Leaks

    How the Atomic Bomb Was Built Without Leaks
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we explain how one of history’s biggest projects avoided major leaks. In this episode, we break down security protocols and strict oversight.



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    4 mins