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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This is the sixth episode in a series regarding German dictator Adolf Hitler.  Hitler fought two simultaneous wars - one against the Jewish people and another against the world.  This episode focuses on the latter.   Rather than focusing on the war, this episode will look at the key decisions made by the German dictator.   Special focus is given to the invasion of France, the miracle of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, and the invasion of Russia.   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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This is the second portion of the fifth episode regarding the Holocaust in a series regarding German dictator Adolf Hitler.  The discussion picks up where the previous one left off by leading into the concentration camp/labor camp portion of the holocaust is discussed.  A side discussion regarding the medical experimentation within the camps is begun before shifting the discussion to the final phase of the holocaust - the extermination camps.  The episode will conclude with a look at Jewish resistance efforts and the criminalization (and trials) of the Holocaust.  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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